Margibi County, Liberia – District #1 Representative Roland O. Cooper Calls for Unity and Community Participation
BY: Edwin N. Wleh Jr.
Representative Roland O. Cooper of Margibi County’s District #1 has issued a heartfelt call for unity among his constituents, urging the community to come together to drive forward the district’s development agenda. Cooper announced the central government’s allocation of $100,000 USD specifically for development in the district.
In a candid admission, Cooper acknowledged the shortcomings of his first term in the 53rd Legislature, attributing past failures to a lack of proper guidance. Now, with a renewed focus on collaboration and community involvement, he is committed to making significant strides in the district’s development.
His call to action highlights the importance of collective effort in driving progress and ensuring the effective use of government funds for the benefit of all residents. As part of this initiative, the Representative has invited constituents to propose projects from their respective communities for implementation.
The district has been strategically divided into zones, each of which will elect its own officials. These officials, coming from various communities within the zone, will form part of the proposed District Development Council. This Council will serve as the highest decision-making body representing all communities within the district. Its primary function will be to provide guidance to the District Representative on projects and the overall development agenda.
Mr. Steve Miller, a resident of the Rock Crusher community, has called on the Representative’s office to properly plan future meetings. He emphasized the need for written overviews of these meetings so that information can be effectively communicated back to the respective communities.
Representative Cooper’s appeal for unity and active participation underscores a shift towards inclusive governance, aiming to ensure that all voices within the district are heard and that development efforts are community-driven.
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