The woman who lead a revolt calling for beleaguered councillor Collin Brewer's resignation will stand for election against him in May.
Collin Brewer made a surprise decision to stand for re-election despite his resignation in February amid public fury that he said disabled children "should be put down."
Both he and Sarah Maguire are standing as independents for the Wadebridge East Ward on May 2nd.
Maguire told www.thisiscornwall.co.uk "Collin thinks he has the support of the electorate - I guess we'll find out on polling day."
Talking about the events of last February, Maguire said "Everything kicked off on social media. I thought if we're not careful we're going to get pitchforks and torches in the town where I live - where my children live. Before anyone else did, I organised a protest, with police support."
"People are telling me that this whole thing around Collin and what he said, that they're quite uncomfortable about it.
"They're being known across Britain and the world for it. But this isn't how Wadebridge sees Wadebridge."
Asked on her views about disability she said "I think people are people. We all have our abilities and things we are less able at. We're all someone."
Despite her being the driving force behind Brewer's downfall, Maguire is "very sorry that this news story is overshadowing the election," adding "We've got far more things to be looking towards."
The 32-year-old mum-of-three has lived in Cornwall predominantly since she was four and is standing for council for the first time this year. She is also the ward's only female candidate.
"I think the fresh approach is the best thing about me.
"People are a bit more cynical of the established London political parties of late. Coming from outside of that I'm not a 'Politician', I'm genuine.
"People will know where they stand with me. It's not about me, it's about representation."
She added "I would rather [the electorate] turned up to vote against me than didn't vote at all.
"Democracy is really important. I hope I'll engage people who don't always engage with the political process."
She is standing, she says, off the back of public demand following Brewer's resignation.
"After [Brewer resigned] I had so many calls from so many people on opposite ends of the political spectrum saying 'we really think you should stand'.
"I decided that the best way I can represent Wadebridge and the villages is to be an independent - then I've never got conflict between Westminster and the constituents."
Maguire, who is currently a baby sign language teacher, describes her political views as 'centre-to-left' and says her biggest passion is about Cornwall's "long-term future".
She said "We need to get to a situation where councillors are thinking not just about the immediate future but over 10, over 20, over 30 years time.
"I will still be working in 30 years time - my children will be working in 30 years time."
"We haven't just got tourism, we've got high-speed broadband and a really literate population. We should be looking towards service industries, banking, anything that doesn't involve a lorry carving up the countryside."
"Cornwall's one of the poorest places, yet we've got this amazing lifestyle and we could do better for ourselves financially without upsetting our life balance."
