West Tyrone MLA Joe Byrne has accompanied SDLP candidates lodging nomination papers for the upcoming local council elections to the Strabane District Council offices on Thursday.
Mr Byrne said: "Our Strabane candidates are the only new faces out of all candidates to challenge the local election. This election must be about a new fresh approach to Strabane and the issues which face our people. These candidates have been active within the community on behalf of the SDLP for almost three years now, this proves their dedication to the Strabane people and their willingness to do all they can to give Strabane a powerful voice on the new Strabane/Derry Council.
"I have every faith in their ability and application - and importantly that they will work hard to identify the key issues affecting our local economy and so many of our public services.
"They have all been listening to people's concerns and ideas during the election campaign.
"Unlike others, the SDLP is about delivering for others. At a time when people are struggling to make ends meet, they want a party that cares about them - not parties who are only obsessed about themselves and their status.
"Our candidates will reiterate that on health, the economy, poverty, justice and much more besides, great potential exists, waiting to be exploited - not least in terms of a shared future in Strabane and the expansion and development of third level education facilities which would ensure we have a young educated population who can compete with the rest of the world and strong businesses that can compete with the best in the world.
"I wish all of the candidates every success in the upcoming election and have no doubts they will take up the challenges of the present to pursue a better future for all. If you want things to change, vote Team SDLP on May 22nd"
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