Paterson is one of the Coalition’s most marginal seats, with just .6 of a per cent the difference between Bob Baldwin and his Labor rival, Jim Arneman.
So Mr Baldwin was today forced to deny a big election promise on roads was designed to shore-up voters, claiming it’s simply the right thing for the electorate.
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This promise of funding for roads in the Dungog shire is wonderful news. All credit must go to Dungog mayor Glenn Wall who , with the support of council staff and community members, has lobbied hard and consistently on this issue for a number of years.