VEC Candidate Statement
I am a committed environmentalist with a background in the corporate world. My family has a long association with Phillip Island and I now live on a West Creek bush property with a Trust for Nature covenant. I have practical experience and skills from farming, the arts, CFA, Landcare and other community service organisations, teaching, risk management in multinational companies and running my own OHS consultancy. I will be a strong and independent voice for the Western Port Ward. I will advocate to: protect and enhance Bass Coast’s natural environment, especially the Western Port Woodlands; increase arts and cultural opportunities as part of a strong local economy; improve community connectedness, local transport options and access to health and community services in the smaller Waterline townships; improve services and facilities for residents of the shire’s new estates, including safe, accessible public open space; and support our younger generations to become more involved. Bass Coast needs safer roads; more public transport options; better community services and better protection of our environmental assets. Given the current rate cap, I will push for our council to secure additional funding from State and Federal Governments to achieve these aims. Vote: 1 Jon Temby.
What is your vision for the municipality of Bass Coast Shire Council? (maximum 50 words)
Our council is transparent and accountable. Our climate policies focus on the needs of future generations. Our community is informed and engaged. Our volunteers feel supported. Our natural bushland areas are preserved and linked. Our ecotourism sector is booming and our younger generations are becoming more involved