Port-of-Spain North/St Ann’s West MP Stuart Young said the council had a good mix of experienced and young councillors. He urged the newer ones to listen to their colleagues and make the right decisions.
“Don’t let it pass you today how important it is today the task you’re about to take on. Don’t forget for a moment that you are elected members of the council and what comes with that is major responsibility. All of you worked hard to get into or get back into office, and in doing so, you would have had conversations with those you are going to serve and you asked them for their votes, so remember that they are the ones we are put here to serve.
“As elected members, people often forget their responsibilities but it hasn’t happened here in Port of Spain. The people of Port of Spain took the decision unanimously to give us another term of four years, where there is no other force sitting at the table making decisions for the city. The government, the PNM, are the ones, through you and our soon to be sworn-in aldermen, who must carry us forward for the next four years.”
He challenged the councillors to carry the city back to the heights it used to be over the next four years.
“Promises were made about reform. We spoke a lot about policy and what needs to be done. The PNM government will deliver upon those no matter what difficulties face us.”