Before the start of this mornings historic first Council meeting for the DA led coalition government of Nelson Mandela Bay joyous supporters from all the coalition parties danced and sang in the street in front of the Feathermarket Hall.
The following positions were filled:
- Speaker: Jonathan Lawack (Democratic Alliance)
- Executive Mayor: Roland Athol Price Trollip (Democratic Alliance)
- Deputy Mayor: Mongameli Ellcotte Bobani (United Democratic Movement)
- Chief Whip: Werner Senekal (Democratic Alliance)
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Alan Straton
Chief Cook, Bottle Washer and Broom Mechanic at MyPE
Passionate about Port Elizabeth and definitely NOT packing for Perth.
Alan's ethos is epitomised in the words of Nelson Mandela; "I have fought against white domination and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the idea of a democratic and free society. If need be, it is an ideal for which I am prepared to die."
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