Mountains Message to Pollies - Don't Sell Our Power

Mountains Message to Pollies - Don't Sell Our Power

Members of People Power Blue Mountains took their message of
opposition to the sale of NSW electricity assets to the ALP conference
in Darling Harbour on Saturday morning.

"We are determined to let the ALP delegates know how strong the
community in the mountains feels about power privitisation and to
support the delegates who voted against this regressive decision by Mr
Iemma and Mr Costa," said People Power
spokesperson, El Gibbs.

Boarding the train at various stations going down the mountain,
concerned Blue Mountains residents braved the morning chill to head to
the big Stop the Sell Off rally outside the NSW ALP conference.
Joining groups from all over NSW, including unions and environmental
organisations, they unveiled their banner in front of the conference
venue.

"There has been an enormous response to our petition, with hundreds of
signatures collected at stalls in Blackheath, Katoomba, Springwood and
Hazelbrook, in recent weeks.

"Residents have spoken about their worry that electricity prices will
increase, and that supply will become less reliable. There are also
key questions about how a private electricity system will be able to
address the practical realities of climate change," said Ms Gibbs.

"We are happy that we were able to take these concerns and let all at
the ALP conference know how our community is feeling on this issue."

Members of PeoplePower Blue Mountains presented
petitions to ALP delegates from the Blue Mountains
urging them to oppose the selloff.

Members of the community who are concerned about electricity
privatisation are urged to contact PeoplePower Blue Mountains on 0419
290 788 or email peoplepowerbm@gmail.com