Brighton and Hove Conservatives have selected their team to contest the Goldsmid ward in the 2015 City Council elections.
Their candidates for the three member ward are:
Linda Freedman, former manager of a law firm, local school governor and charity volunteer. Linda describes herself on her twitter account @lindi_lmf as ‘anti-bigotry and pro equalities, dog, fresh air and freedom lover.’ Linda is passionate about education, and in particular ensuring children from less privileged backgrounds are given the opportunity to attend excellent schools.
Paul Freedman (who is no relation of Linda!) is an investment manager who lives in Goldsmid and in common with many other local residents endures the daily commute to London from Hove. Paul is a Hove boy who is keen to enhance the City’s reputation as one of the UK’s premier holiday destination. He is committed to keeping council tax down, and has campaigned against the hike in parking charges which have impacted negatively on so many Goldsmid residents.
Lucy Sami is a solicitor who instigated a campaign with fellow leaseholders to take over from the freeholder the management of the large block of flats in which she lives in the ward. She is a director of the ‘Right to Manage’ Company and liaises with leaseholders in order to ensure their concerns are addressed. Lucy has a particular interest in housing and tackling anti-social behaviour. She is keen to contribute her business and professional skills to make a difference for the local community, and is proud of her Coptic Christian heritage.
Linda Freedman said:
“Lucy, Paul and I are very proud to have been selected as the Conservative candidates for Goldsmid. We are committed to addressing the concerns of local residents, and are developing a positive and realistic set of policies on school places, traffic, conservation and housing which we think will appeal to Goldsmid voters.”
Mike Weatherley, MP for Portslade and Hove, added:
“Once again I am delighted with the talented candidates stepping forward to become Conservative Councillors. I will be working closely with Linda, Paul and Lucy over the coming months as we campaign to win in 2015. They make a fantastic team.”
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