Bermudians are used to seeing Suzann Roberts-Holshouser host the nightly weather forecast on ZBM's TV news St. David's residents know her primarily as their representative in the House of Assembly.

After four-plus years as a United Bermuda Party MP, Mrs. Roberts-Holshouser, 48, is asking St. David's voters for another term. Currently she works full-time as marketing and promotions manager for Dunkley's Dairy, which happens to be the company owned by Opposition Leader Michael Dunkley.

"I cannot presume to guess how the people of St. David's will vote," Mrs. Holshouser speculated, "However, I truly believe that voters have seen me fight for their needs and indeed for the recognition they deserve."

She is married to Michael Holshouser, has two sons, whom the eldest is 26-year-old Owain, who is currently away in university, ten-year-old Dylan and a foster daughter.

And she revealed she has always kept a close ear to her constituents even through her own troubling times.

She continued: "I have been canvassing St. David's for seven years, with the exception of my mother's illness when I stepped back from my responsibilities as a politician.

"As well as a mother to be a daughter to care for my mother until she passed away.

"Both of my parents are buried at Chapel of Ease, my father with his father, which is why I enjoy singing in the Choir, I feel that I am still singing for them.

"Even then, I sent a letter to the constituents to explain my absence. I have historically canvassed most Saturday's year-round throughout St. David's.

"Often when issues were being debated in the House of Assembly, I would take these issues out while canvassing, so I could represent the people of St. David's and not necessarily my personal beliefs when speaking in the House of Assembly."

She's been calling passionately since the start of her political tenure for St. David's to become Bermuda's tenth Parish and talked about what she's been hearing on the doorstep.

"One that comes to mind was laying a petition of signatures on the floor of the House to have St. David's recognised as the tenth Parish," she reflected.

"I was proud to explain the history behind the petition and the wishes of constituents, all within the first few months of being a Member of Parliament.

"The petition was not successful and I must say I was mystified by the lack of support from the Minister of Community and Cultural Affairs who seemed to be concerned with 'what will happen to County Cup'.

"But I feel, nevertheless, that it was a proud moment for St. David's and it is a fight that is not over yet."

I am not distracted by the political promises made by the PLP as they pertain to St. David's.

"With the continued support from the United Bermuda Party and the people of St. David's, I will continue until the dreams of those individuals named on that petition which lay in the House of Assembly becomes a reality."

Mrs. Holshouser has received criticism in the past from detractors who claim the only time she's ever stood to speak on anything in the House, it was on St. David's.

And they compare her push for St. David's to become a Parish as an obsession at a time when many worry about having an affordable place to live as well as healthcare.

Asked on her opinion of her opponent and the PLP, she stated: "Individuals in St. David's for the last election faced a choice between two 'unknown' political candidates and consequently voted party rather than candidate.

"I do not know my opponent personally, consequently I am only aware of the political position she stands for.

"I am an individual who does not hesitate to get my hands dirty, or to roll up my sleeves.

"I am passionate about the people of St. David's and am honoured to have spoken on their behalf."

She gave numerous examples of how she's helped constituents and people in need from teaching young children arts and crafts, to rendering assistance to a house fire victim.

"I have not hesitated to appear at an individual's door after a fire," she recalled, "then collect beds from Red Cross, or drop by the Barn to collect sheets, blankets and clothing just to make sure they had what they needed.

"My work for the people of St. David's surpasses the responsibility to stand in the House of Assembly. My work encompasses addressing the 'needs' of constituents and that includes even cooking food for the needy.

My husband has even assisted me with this." She also recalls receiving some good advice from a legendary politician, which she'll never forget.

"The Hon. CV (Jim) Woolridge once gave me some wonderful advice which was, 'only speak when you have something to say'. I could not imagine at the time, how often that would be.

"A gentlemen who was present almost every Friday in the gallery one day approached me and said, 'St. David's has been mentioned more times with your presence in the House, than probably in its history'.

"This statement was a statement of encouragement, especially from a PLP supporter."