Having assisted 80-year-old Henry Green in his most likely successful campaign to win a seat on Parramatta Council, I was disappointed to see elder statesman Alan Jones declining a similar political role in Canberra. (Please, please Alan run, 5/12, NSW Council Elections 2021 – Online, 5/12). By running, Mr Green has sent a strong message to the electorate that our valued elders are a wonderfully wise resource to communities. While Mr Jones opines passively from the back seat, the energetic Mr Green is truly in the driver’s seat. Alan Sexton, North Parramatta. 6Dec2021.