Ged Power says difference can be made at local level
Chris Thomas's call for people to use their votes in April's local authority elections has the backing of a Port Erin commissioner.
Ged Power is also hopeful good quality candidates will come forward, to make sure as many seats as possible are contested.
He agrees with Mr Thomas that a real difference can be made at local level:
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