VEC Candidate Statement
Bass Coast Council needs an injection of capable new blood and new ideas. As ratepayers, you know it. With increasing population pressure on services, roads, parking and our beautiful coastline, we need a responsive council who has the community at its centre, and acts on resident’s concerns. I am a resident, Gippslander born and bred, writer and editor. My wife and I previously owned the Phillip Island Winery, experiencing at first-hand the challenges of business here. I’m not afraid to press an argument in any forum. If elected, my focus will be: 1. New ovals/facilities for Phillip Island Football Netball club. The land is there, they have waited long enough. 2. Coastal erosion impacting on Silverleaves (and elsewhere) must be a priority of Council. It must keep DEECA and the State Government on the hook on this. 3. Environmental protection for Westernport Woodlands to address the disaster of sand mine expansions (sacrificed for sand for Melbourne). 4. A General rates cap and a fairer deal for our farmers. 5. Designated ‘safe routes’ for EV mobility scooters for elderly, school-age and community users. 6. Pedestrian walkways in built-up areas (so that families, kids and pooches need not use busy road shoulders).
What is your vision for the municipality of Bass Coast Shire Council? (maximum 50 words)
That council have the Community at its centre, that it engage sincerely on matters that impact
on the lives of residents in accordance with the highest principles of governance and
accountability That it preserve and enhance the unique character of our region, of our
beautiful coastlines, woodlands, farmlands and lifestyle.
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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| Not answered | No response received | Click here |