Well I just found out that I didn't get elected and I was beated by a candidate who not only doesn't have a blog; she doesn't even have an e-mail address or a computer so I guess all this was probably a waste of time anyway.
However, in the unlikely event that anyone actually reads this I would like to thank all those people who helped me by distributing my leaflets, taking photographs, and generally supporting my campaign.
For any of you out there who like to denigrate politicians; I say try it some time! Even running for council isa stressful soul destroying process. Over the last couple of months I have been publicly attacked, threatened with legal action, anguished over the wording of leaflets most of which were probably thrown out without being read and have spent hours talking to people who demanded to know my religious beliefs, where I went to school, how I feel about compulsory voting, abortion, telephone towers, migration, women's health, reconciliation, council conformity to open source standards, and every imaginable issue some of which were actually relevant to local government.
So I have renewed respect for those who devote their lives to politics and I now know I won't be one of them.
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Peter,
I realise it is disappointing but you have much to offer the Maroondah community.
I must admit I was at first sceptical about your intentions when we spoke several months ago but I have come to deeply respect you and your integrity.
While you may have narrowly missed out on council I am certain you will be contributing to be the betterment of Maroondah and I am honoured to have gotten to know you and your vision for the municipality.
You are a great person with much to offer and please do not forget that.
Alex
Mr Feeney,
It is a rare thing indeed to come across someone of your calibre with such passion for helping their local area across a variety of issues.
Coupled with this passion to see proactive change in the local area is your strength of character in the face of such intense scrutiny from the public and from your fellow candidates.
We are disappointed for you with the results of the election. The fact that you put such massive efforts and energy into your campaign is testament to your tenacity as a true local supporting their community.
May your home always be too small to hold all your friends.
Matt and Tony
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