Audie Myers, Councillor for the Siloah Division in St Elizabeth. (Image courtesy of the Jamaica Observer)
Councillor for the Siloah Division in St Elizabeth, Audie Myers, is requesting that each councillor receive at least $6 million dollars to assist residents at the local level.
His call for action follows the recent announcement by Prime Minister Andrew Holness, for Members of Parliament to receive $21 million for upcoming Christmas work.
The money is being allocated to carry out road rehabilitation, de-bushing, and other activities across the island’s 63 constituencies.
But Councillor Myers says he heard no mention of local government members.
Myers points out, that as Councillors, they too have a mandate and responsibilities in their respective divisions.
Audie Myers, Councillor for the Siloah Division in St Elizabeth.
