First-time Democratic Labour Party (DLP) candidate, Quincy Jones, is promising proper representation for Christ Church East Central if elected.
Speaking at the DLP candidate presentation in Oistins on Thursday night, Jones highlighted key issues raised by constituents across the constituency.
Jones, who also serves as the party’s second vice-president, outlined several changes he plans to implement if elected on February 11.
“I commit to you regular constituency clinics, open lines of communication, a constituency advisory structure and clear reporting back to the people, because this seat does not belong to any individual, not Quincy Jones, not whoever it is, but it belongs to the people of Christ Church East Central.
“Representation is not a privilege, it is a responsibility, and I’m offering myself to carry that responsibility with seriousness, discipline, and integrity,” Jones told the crowd.
“Representation means presence like me. Representation means I am listening. Representation means I’m an advocate. Representation means I’m accountable.”
Jones said even though he was new to politics, he was eager to serve.
“This is my first time offering myself for public office, and I do not apologize for that. I am quite excited to be part of the Democratic Labour Party because what some call inexperience, I call a fresh commitment. What some call newness, I call freedom from baggage. What some see as weakness, I see as opportunity to do better and to do things differently,” he said
Jones used the opportunity to highlight several concerns he had heard from residents across the constituency.
“Let me share what I have learned and have heard constantly across Christ Church East Central. I’ve heard about the cost of living squeezing families to the breaking point. I’ve heard about the cost of living, in terms of the roads and drainage that only gets attention when an election is near,” he said.
“I have heard about young people who are trained, about underemployment and definitely unemployed and overqualified. They can’t get a job. I’ve heard about small businesses struggling to survive under pressure.
“I’ve heard about community safety and fear creeping into places that once felt secure. These are not abstract issues. These are daily realities in Barbados, and they require more than talk. They require representation that works, and the Democratic Labour Party, with its slate of candidates, shows that they will work when February 12th comes,” Jones added.
