Pembroke Hall's plight

The Editor, Sir:

For decades we have suffered miserably at the hands of our political representatives and the truth is, even with an escalation in knowledge and accessibility to current information, politicians continue to play their constituents. And there is no sign of imminent change.

Take the case of Audley Gordon, councillor for the Hughenden Division, in the North West St Andrew. For many years, the people of this division, in particular the citizens of Pembroke Hall, have been suffering from a terrible road infrastructure. However, prior to the last parochial election, Councillor Gordon, in his bid for re-election, enticed the electorate to vote for him by dumping two truck loads of marl on a section of Cardiff Hall Avenue - thus, giving the impression that improvement would soon follow.

Mr Gordon, now a second-term member of the Kingston and St Andrew Corporation (KSAC), has yet to revisit these constituents for whom he was elected work. Had he returned, he would have recognised that his 'marl injudiciousness' has dissipated, thanks to the rain, while the citizens of Pembroke Hall continue to find it arduous to navigate the treacherous potholes of Carawina, Rose Hall, Cardiff Hall, Marlemount, Merrywood, Anglesea and Chippenham avenues.

Transportation charges

The condition of these roads has lead to costly motor-vehicle maintenance, and an increase in transportation charges. But, the most poignant effect emanating from these poor road conditions is the rapid devaluation of our properties. The community road network resembles an ancient urban dilapidated area.

The citizens' frustration is further exacerbated by reports that our councillor chairs the "roads and traffic committee" at the KSAC. Furthermore, road repairs are taking place in other sections of the Corporate Area where the needs are minuscule in comparable to Pembroke Hall's.

Lest we forget, this constituency has been represented in parliament by Derrick Smith for approximately two decades. Hence, it wasn't in the ministry of national security were Mr Smith first failed "to perform". Congratulations gentlemen, your ways will soon find you out.

I am, etc.,

CHRISTOPHER THOMAS

Pembroke Hall