VEC Candidate Statement
For the last 4 years it’s been an honour to be your representative for the ward. I have proven track record. I fought for transparency and accountability of Council and defended public question time. I achieved commonsense outcomes for the dogs off leash on the beach and inappropriate property developments. I valiantly moved motions 1. have the red bin to be picked up every week from Christmas to Australia day, 2. address the parking problems in Cowes, 3. to save the three mature gumtrees at the Cowes boat ramp carpark. Going forward I will concentrate on our core responsibilities; rates, roads and rubbish and cut back on spending. Rewrite the Council’s 10 year plan in light of economic climate. I will move; 1. the red bin be picked up in summer, 2. have a yearly free hard rubbish collection, 3. freeze the waste levy. Switch Council’s advocacy from the Cowes Streetscape plan to what we really need, sporting facilities. A new football and cricket oval, basketball, netball facilities, dog park and aquatic centre. Redirect the bike track from Cowes to Ventnor away from the foreshore and save the environment. A vote for me is a vote for our Island.
What is your vision for the municipality of Bass Coast Shire Council? (maximum 50 words)
Bass Coast and Phillip Island is where the city meets the bush. My vision is for a shire that meets the needs of a diverse community and can cater for the the tourists. A shire that delivers on rates roads and rubbish and can afford its capital works program.
In addition to the above, you can view this candidate’s responses to the following information requests by clicking the link:
| Council Watch Questionnaire | Island Voice Questions | VEC Questionnaire and answers |
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| See answers here | See answers here | Click here |