Cllr Jolene Bunting is currently being investigated by the The Local Government Commissioner for Standards, in connection with 14 complaints about her alleged breach of the Councillor Code of Conduct. Two of those complaints have significant co-signatories, one with 87 co-signatories, another with 79 co-signatories.
Due to these allegations; the magnitude and unprecedented amount of complaints against Cllr Bunting; and the current suspension of Cllr Bunting - we believe Cllr Bunting has failed in her duties as Councillor and her responsibility to adhere to the Councillor Code of Conduct, and must be strongly sanctioned in response.
Further information on the complaints against Cllr Bunting can be viewed here: https://nipso.org.uk/nilgcs/nilgcs-latest-news/int...
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September 10, 2018
I just looked at the screen and saw 500 names which is frankly wild because I honestly thought this might just disappear into the digital abyss. It is a strange feeling knowing that many people actually care about the code of conduct but here we are and I suppose I should figure out how to get this in front of the right people now.
Reached 500 supporters
September 9, 2018
September 8, 2018
I just looked at the screen and saw we hit triple digits which is honestly surreal because I honestly thought this might just float around the internet unnoticed. Someone from a local news outlet actually pinged me earlier and I am still trying to process how to even respond to that wild turn of events.
Reached 100 supporters
September 8, 2018
September 5, 2018
Watching the total climb and thinking about how much noise we can make once we cross that hundred mark (it really feels like we are on the verge of something big here). I keep checking the screen every five minutes and honestly my pulse is racing because the commissioners really need to see that we are not going to let this slide into the background.
206 Comments
Jolene Bunting has failed in her duties as a Councillor. She has been spreading hate. She must be removed from this position.
This woman is a disgrace to politics. Not a word from her mouth has garnered an ounce of respect from me or many others. How she conducts herself and her affairs is not professional, I'd say her behaviour is more deplorable than the petty squabbles up in stormont. She should not be a representative of the people of this city. Out.
This is important to send the right message. The message that hate and lies against a minority to achieve ones end goal is unacceptable.
As a native Irish man her comments about the famine are on the same level as holocost deniers. As somone who has worked with autistic people her blasé attitude towards belittling them is infuriating.
There is NO room for bigots in Belfast, talk more of the city council. Belfast has become a city of sanctuary to migrants and as such, she should be removed since her behaviours does not reflect the ethics of a welcoming Belfast.
Dear God, do what is right and retire this bitter person.
This women is twisted from what I have seen of her all for one with her get her out disgusting
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Cllr Jolene Bunting is currently being investigated by the The Local Government Commissioner for Standards, in connection with 14 complaints about her alleged breach of the Councillor Code of Conduct. Two of those complaints have significant co-signatories, one with 87 co-signatories, another with 79 co-signatories.
Due to these allegations; the magnitude and unprecedented amount of complaints against Cllr Bunting; and the current suspension of Cllr Bunting - we believe Cllr Bunting has failed in her duties as Councillor and her responsibility to adhere to the Councillor Code of Conduct, and must be strongly sanctioned in response.
Further information on the complaints against Cllr Bunting can be viewed here: https://nipso.org.uk/nilgcs/nilgcs-latest-news/int...
Please ensure any comments you make are not in breach of community guidelines.
Updates
September 10, 2018
I just looked at the screen and saw 500 names which is frankly wild because I honestly thought this might just disappear into the digital abyss. It is a strange feeling knowing that many people actually care about the code of conduct but here we are and I suppose I should figure out how to get this in front of the right people now.
Reached 500 supporters
September 9, 2018
September 8, 2018
I just looked at the screen and saw we hit triple digits which is honestly surreal because I honestly thought this might just float around the internet unnoticed. Someone from a local news outlet actually pinged me earlier and I am still trying to process how to even respond to that wild turn of events.
Reached 100 supporters
September 8, 2018
September 5, 2018
Watching the total climb and thinking about how much noise we can make once we cross that hundred mark (it really feels like we are on the verge of something big here). I keep checking the screen every five minutes and honestly my pulse is racing because the commissioners really need to see that we are not going to let this slide into the background.
206 Comments
We don't need uninformed divisive loudmouths in local govt. We need people to look at facts and not twist them or how can we ever respect what they say in the future? Local councillors should deal with on going local issues and not their own agenda.
Jolene Bunting has failed in her duties as a Councillor. She has been spreading hate. She must be removed from this position.
This woman is a disgrace to politics. Not a word from her mouth has garnered an ounce of respect from me or many others. How she conducts herself and her affairs is not professional, I'd say her behaviour is more deplorable than the petty squabbles up in stormont. She should not be a representative of the people of this city. Out.
This is important to send the right message. The message that hate and lies against a minority to achieve ones end goal is unacceptable.
As a native Irish man her comments about the famine are on the same level as holocost deniers. As somone who has worked with autistic people her blasé attitude towards belittling them is infuriating.
There is NO room for bigots in Belfast, talk more of the city council. Belfast has become a city of sanctuary to migrants and as such, she should be removed since her behaviours does not reflect the ethics of a welcoming Belfast.
Dear God, do what is right and retire this bitter person.
This women is twisted from what I have seen of her all for one with her get her out disgusting
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We don't need uninformed divisive loudmouths in local govt. We need people to look at facts and not twist them or how can we ever respect what they say in the future? Local councillors should deal with on going local issues and not their own agenda.