Marigot:--- The founder of the United Saint Martin Movement, author, and former municipal councilor Daniela Jeffry is advising voters on the French side not to sell their votes. Jeffry said the registered voters should go out and vote on Election Day. "I cannot tell anyone who to vote for, but what I will say is chose the best from the worst and when you vote for them make sure you demand what they have promised to do for the country. If you take monies for your votes you will not be able to make your demands or hold the politicians accountable."
Jeffry made the call during an interview on SMN News Election Countdown. Jeffry said the native St. Mariners are becoming more vocal since they are demanding protection from the politicians. "Right now, the natives are outnumbered and they feel threatened since they are not allowed to play their respective roles. The situation on St. Martin is very bad," Jeffry said.
Jeffry further explained that the influx of foreigners on St. Martin has created numerous problems for the island and the politicians that are contesting the upcoming election does not have any idea as to how they will solve those problems. Jeffry said most politicians are promising to create jobs when they are elected but politicians or the local government are not the ones to create jobs they are supposed enhance the private sector so they can hire people.
Here is the video of the interview in full with Daniela Jeffry:
