VEC Candidate Statement
It has been an honour serving our community as councillor and Deputy Mayor. Let’s build on our achievements and do better. Ravaged by extreme weather, our community suffers from lack of quality facilities. Re-elected I will push for new aquatic facilities in Wonthaggi as our regional hub, it needs more upgrades. The disgrace of the old College site left to decay must be addressed with a bold vision that develops the site for the community: arts, education and community facilities. Inverloch is in desperate need of activity centre upgrades. The scourge of coastal erosion has resurfaced, and we need commitment and action on the Cape-to-Cape Resilience Plan. We successfully changed council’s position to restrict the northern boundary of Cape Paterson to Seaward Drive, but without the Distinctive Area Landscapes plan being finalised, we remain vulnerable. The fight continues. I will fight to protect our natural spaces; protect town boundaries and revegetate where we can. I care about our local community deeply. It’s a precious place – I value it for future generations. As a qualified lawyer, I work locally and I’m raising my family here which includes my three children. Vote 1 Leticia Laing for a better Bass Coast.
What is your vision for the municipality of Bass Coast Shire Council? (maximum 50 words)
A thriving community that has quality facilities, a strong local economy providing opportunities for everyone, while protecting and enhancing our natural spaces.