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Grumpy old men, grumpy old women
Dear Editor,
I welcome the submission by the Mayor of Georgetown that his successor should be a young and able citizen even if this advice comes from an octogenarian who held on to the position for the last two decades.
Clearly he is saying to those grumpy old men and women presently serving as councilors that it is time for them to get into their rocking chairs and not harbor any thoughts about returning as a city father or mother as they are now all old, tired, worn out, mentally bankrupt and out of touch of the modern times. They had their time. They had seven consecutive terms without facing the electorate; it is time to make way for the younger generation.
What is needed in Georgetown are Councilors and a Mayor who have fresh new ideas of how to transform the country’s capital into a modern, smart city. Today cities are changing faster than ever before—presenting local governments and municipalities with unprecedented challenges.
The new Mayor and Councilors of Georgetown must be competent and equipped to bring innovative responses to the new public service management needs that the present Council does not have.
I ask the political parties as they make up their lists not to make the mistake of recycling the present Councilors for yet another term, but rather to give young bright persons a chance.
Mark Roopan
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