There are elections in England on 4 May 2023. Many residents in the Ruskin Park Neighbourhood believe the current rate and nature of residential development in this area, has been detrimental to the character of the neighbourhood in respect to the canopy and the objectives of the SLO4 overlay. I am not a member of any political party. Weve all had to dig in deep and make many sacrifices. Failure to provide the information requested may make you ineligible to receive the service or be part of an event/function that is the subject of this form. What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?I would like to investigate new ways of engaging the community such that it is easier and more transparent to access council, see how council members voted, and put views forward to council. it may be assistance with solar panels for renters.What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now?Protection of habitat, vegetation and biodiversity. Council being the final Responsible Authority/decision maker for all residential development in Maroondah?d. I am excited to be running for Tarralla Ward within Maroondah City Council. 4. Shortlisting. Other councils are giving refunds, others are not increasing. I would like to see more available independent living for our capable elderly. I live in the ward and have lived in the Maroondah Council my entire life. Why or why not?The overall information points towards this, the data is compelling and I will always rely on the expertise of environmental scientists. I know that COVID has made doing business very hard for many. The hard work must continue and your vote will enable me to keep delivering the improvements our community deserves. I kindly ask for your vote. We need councillors that are willing to scrutinise the budget and trim the fat. How do you think the outcomes can be improved within your capacity as a Councillor?a. Post-COVID, our council needs to shift its focus to better support residents and small businesses. I have a record of refusing inappropriate development and I will ensure that Yarrunga remains, predominantly, a single house on a single block, green, leafy community that it is today. (2) Increase grant opportunities and bring together environmental leaders to support accelerator programs where community members can get involved to come up with solutions that are sustainable for the environment, What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now? Our local Transition Town (TTM) has sent sent a questionnaire to each candidate across Maroondah's three council wards. Mr Marks nominated as a candidate for McAlpin Ward in Maroondah Council in the 2020 general election. 3. I will fight to protect our public open space and ensure that the South Croydon Primary School site and Dorset Golf Course remain in community hands and are not sold to developers. If elected, Ill get straight to work. Sport brings our community together. 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My campaign slogan is Back to Basics and I precisely mean that, now is not the time for flashy projects, but to keep rates low and repair the damage from Covid-19! Over 340 species identified during 2022 City Nature Challenge! 20924, Croydon Main St. shopping centre - Proposed declaration of special rate and charge scheme, Condition assessment - Contract no. I will work to ensure that the Council continues to deliver high-quality Services that assist youth, seniors and families from all faiths and cultures. This unprecedented period of time has brought our local environment and wellbeing into sharp relief, and I believe that council has a critical role to play in ensuring that everyone in Maroondah has a chance to feel supported and uplifted. Opening up new housing opportunities for people to move into our wonderful municipality must be done in a responsible way. Following are the nine Councillors declared for each of the new nine wards. I will advocate to ensure there is not an over development of Eastfield Park. During that time, I have worked with South Croydon Primary, Tintern Grammar and Irabina Schools Committees. Would you support an enforceable Maroondah Residents Charter (or Bill of Rights), which includes the following items (Y/N is fine):a. by admin | Oct 8, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 comments. Im a born and raised Maroondah resident committed to representing our whole community. The results of that sees the soon to be constructed multi-deck commuter car park at Croydon Station, the redevelopment of Dorset Road between Maroondah Highway & Hull Road and a significant number of sporting & community facility upgrades. They face an uncertain future, as evidenced by the horrendous bushfires over summer. Why or why not? Are cars electric, LPG?, what sort of heating/cooling do they use, is passive heating part of council design? As yet this candidate has not responded to the Transition Towns Maroondah Questionnaire. I will keep empowering locals by listening and encouraging participation in planning, project and policy community consultations. Remember to fill in all the boxes on your ballot paper to make sure your vote counts. I am a civil engineer living in Croydon. Secondary legislation has also been . It is a place for positive, long-term change but this requires community voices to be heard. Maroondah City Council election results 2020 . Ill open up council land to create more parklands, with trails, for community and recreational use. New residential developments need to blend into the existing neighbourhood character. I understand business, technology and community. I now live in Heathmont with my 3 amazing children. I will continue to be a voice for fiscal restraint. My first priority is to freeze 2021 rate increases and offer 12-month deferral of rate payments for proven hardship. We need to manage council finances carefully over the next few years. Already, weve achieved so much together. Experienced Secondary School teacher currently working at Swinburne University of Technology Department of Education as the Schools Partnerships Development Officer . Council is a multimilliondollar business do no waste your vote on an amateur. At the close of nominations for this election, the number of candidates was equal to the number of vacancies. It provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering activities and quotations. What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?I would look at holding information forums for residents so there is an active dialog between council and the community. If you wish to contact me you can do so on my mobile: 0429 403 489 or by email: david_a_white@gmx.net. It is important to continue to pressure the Federal and State Governments to provide adequate funding for maintenance, and improvement of existing and future services, especially for our seniors, children, and youth. Ill fight hard to achieve the following: Rate relief for struggling families with a zero per cent rate increase in the next council budget; Expand our maternal and child health services; Efficiently managed local government Early Education Centres to meet the current booming demand in our City for places; Increase home support services for our isolated elderly; Protection of our natural habitat and public open spaces; Fight for our fair share of Federal and State Government funding for local roads and traffic management; Targeted development programmes for small and homebased businesses, to help grow jobs locally; Remove all graffiti from our City in a major clean-up drive; Beautification of our precious parklands; Improve participation rates in sports by having better facilities and higher quality ovals and grounds. How do you believe these zones are working in Maroondah? And better representation at VCAT hearings. (3) Supporting Innovation communities and accelerator programs, that help communities identify solutions to climate change. Denver City Council at-large candidate Dominic Diaz. 2020 has been a year of unprecedented environmental, health, and economic disasters from which Australia and the rest of the world will take years to recover. Your Javascript is disabled. Im married to a policewoman, together, we understand community safety. 20964, Carpark lighting installation - contract no. Your email address will not be published. As a long-time resident in Ringwood East whose children have and are attending local public schools, I have loved volunteering in the classroom, being a member of the Kalinda Parents and Friends Association and being an enthusiastic Maroondah Magic mum. Maintaining core service levels while fighting to eliminate waste in Councils budget and operations. 20951, Preparation of Council Plan 2017-2021 (2020/21 Update) and Budget 2020/21, Proposed road discontinuance - Pitt Street Ringwood, Karralyka Centre early works - contract no. We can start with a local community newsletter that can be mailed out to those without access to or knowledge of technology, but also an opt in of the newsletter to email. These and other opportunities for community consultation need to be well publicised so that as many people as possible are aware of their opportunity to be involved. December 4, 2023. Ive seen a lot of change over the years. Ill work to facilitate part-time youth employment by introducing a council registry for local job hunters to match local employers. Every day, I speak to local families. We must continue to have community consultation meetings, to ensure that the residents concerns are heard and acted upon. Derelict buildings are an eyesore and attract crime. It involves selecting the candidates who most competitively meet . As a former President of the Ringwood Highland Games I recognise the value of community events and the many hard-working volunteers who put in so much time and effort to make these events happen. In 2013 I was recognised as Maroondah Citizen of the Year for my service to a wide range of community groups. BH: (03) 9723 4545AH: (03) 9723 4545Mob: 0417 391 743les.willmott@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/Les-Willmott-OAM-JP-Candidate-for-Wicklow-ward-Maroondah-City-Council-103380771530808. Your ongoing support will enable me to keep making the improvements our community deserves. Manager at Early Childhood Centre. What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?I think Council documents and consultation should be more accessible i.e. I am retired so I can freely put my time into the responsibilities of being a Councillor. It would be an honor to serve as your Ward Councillor. 14 - Submissions Invited - The Age - 5 September 2018, Notice of Tender - Cleaning Ringwood & Dorset Golf - Contract No. Maroondah region The Federal election was held on Saturday 21 May, 2022. Please click on your ward, to jump to your local candidate information. Why or why not?Yes! Local planning laws that require a detailed assessment of the cumulative impact of development on neighbourhood character and streetscapes prior to any approval?c. (1) The improvement, maintenance and protection of Maroondahs canopy and unique native flora & fauna, (2) Assisting residents to create Gardens for Wildlife, (3) Lowering Maroondahs carbon emissions and moving to more renewable energy initiatives, (4) Maroondah council declaring a Climate Emergency, (5) The council consulting with the community about the environment on a ongoing basis that is transparent. I am running because I have a vision to represent and be an advocate for our diverse and growing community during these unprecedented times.
