0419 334 794 rob@liqcon.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/crrob.steane. I am proud of serving my community to make our wonderful city even better, always with your needs at the front of my mind.Please vote 1 Kylie Spears, M:0412977961kyliespears1@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/crkyliespears. Maroondah City Council election results 2020 . 2023 | New York City Campaign Finance Board - nyccfb.info As a candidate for the Arrabri ward in the upcoming Maroondah Council 23 Oct Voting Closes Follow the instructions on the ballot pack and make sure your completed vote is in the mail or hand-. Ill open up council land to create more parklands, with trails, for community and recreational use. To think Global you need to act locally. My focus will be: To liaise with other councillors and council and see how we can support local small business back on track and create more jobs, Better elder and disability services. It is because of this support, I am able to study a Bachelor of Law, service victims of medical-negligence, offer pro-bono services back into our community and participate in individual and team sports. If you live in Bungalook ward you do not need to vote. But I think Council can at least make some accommodation for local residents and ratepayers in its polices and guidelines that gives priority to protections for residents against inappropriate development, detailed assessment of the cumulative impact of development on neighbourhood character and streetscapes prior to any approval, protections for canopy trees and open space in private spaces, and mandatory notification of and communication with all residents in the area of proposed new developments. As a resident for 30+ years, Im standing for re-election because I am a passionate and independent voice determined to make our local community a better place to live, work and play for all. The deadline to register to vote in these elections is 11:59pm on Monday 17 April. 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. Its heartening to see how our community has banded together to support one another this year. Where do you find your information on Climate Change?Australian Conservation Foundation, Emergency Management Australia, Climate council, fb sites, Captain Paul WatsonWhat most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?start with solar panels on council buildings, Im sure their energy provider is a coal muncher, What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now?with more building we need to make sure our parks are protected, make sure that wildlife corridors work, we need to plant now for the futureDo you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? To represent your community, its important to be active in it. LGiU News from our local Transition Town regarding Maroondah Council Elections, which may interest some of our readers. In my relatively short time coming from Vermont South Ive seen a lot of Ringwood, and a lot that can be improved! What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now?Global Warming (is everyones problem)Degradation of local waterwaysLoss of wildlife habitatDo you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? Seven candidates have qualified for the ballot in the special election to replace former Los Angeles City Councilmember Nury Martinez, according to the City Clerk. 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. If elected, I seek to be an effective, active and accessible Councillor. Ensure Council staff are reviewing planning applications consistent with the Ruskin Park planning objectives.c. I went to Heathmont Secondary College. I will also complete the now defunct promise to acquire the vacant South Croydon Primary School and soon to be vacant Croydon Community School Sites for community use and stop the possibility of their sell off for housing development. 20880, Notice of Special Council Meeting - The Age - 24 March 2018 - Maroondah Leader - 27 March 2018, Notice of Tender - Pit & Pipe Cleaning Services - Contract No. Let me tell you about myself. Advocating to State Government to ensure their planning laws dont ruin our amenity. Weve all had to dig in deep and make many sacrifices. City council seats are up for election for about half of Oklahoma City's residents on Feb. 14. Promote and uphold the Neighbourhood Character Review report (2019)b. 20895, Proposed Local Law No. Myself, partner and our 5 kids are blessed to call Maroondah home. New ward boundaries for the eight councils are informed by modelling by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC). What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?Better recycling, including reuse of hard rubbish and reducing corporate food waste. 14 - Submissions Invited - The Age - 5 September 2018, Notice of Tender - Cleaning Ringwood & Dorset Golf - Contract No. When I left Council in 2005, there was $12M in the bank that was used to build the Croydon Pool. Maroondah is a truly wonderful place to live. Ill work to facilitate part-time youth employment by introducing a council registry for local job hunters to match local employers. Do you believe improvements in heritage protections are required in Maroondah? I live in Croydon North. If you wish to contact me you can do so on my mobile: 0429 403 489 or by email: david_a_white@gmx.net. I just think we need concrete action on climate change. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Council being the final Responsible Authority/decision maker for all residential development in Maroondah?d. My family has a police background with my father a member of the Victorian Police Force for 28 years. What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?Council needs to run regular community forums to discuss issues, such as climate action, development, community involvement and wellbeing, and so on. I will work to save the leafy environment of our city and limit overdevelopment, keep Dorset Golf Course intact, maintain Eastfield Park and not relocate the Croydon Outdoor Pool but relocate some services back to Croydon. Even if replanting occurs, biodiversithy is lost. 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. Maroondah City Council currently has 9 wards: Barngeong, Bungalook, Jubilee, McAlpin, Tarralla, Wicklow, Wonga, Wombalano and Yarrunga. Vote 1 for Veronica Stevens for McAlpin Ward. (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? Moreover, I pledge to balance the needs of our families and single members households, students and workers, young people and older residents. 20922, Adoption of Council Plan 2017-2021 (2019/20 Update) and Budget 2019/20, Notice of intention to discontinue road and sell land, Amenities refurbishment - contact no. Please click on your ward, to jump to your local candidate information. All these things can be realistically achieved. I currently work for the City of Whittlesea as a Family Violence Project Officer leading a team project and collaborating in the northern metropolitan region. Why or why not? You will be able to unsubscribe at any time. Families and elderly residents simply cant afford rate increases in the current economic environment. I volunteer locally. Amend aspects of the Municipal Planning Scheme to better support existing neighbourhood character and well-being.d. Australia. This candidate has not yet taken the survey. Ruskin Park residents are noticing the erosion of canopy, vegetation and open space, not only in our neighbourhood but also in adjoining areas that are in the Yarra Ranges Shire. Find your current ward Find out your ward, councillors, and see the parks and facilities near you by entering your address in My Maroondah: Im seeking for your vote to represent you as your Ward councillor on Maroondah City Council. Vote 1 Les Willmott OAM. in more languages and also in plain English. 20904, Local Law No. I agree that globally and locally we are in the midst of a Climate Emergency and with so many prominent leaders (from Greta Thunberg to Al Gore) advocating for change in the way were looking after our planet. If you have any questions, please contact me, Suzy, on Suzanne.stojanovic.naarm@gmail.com, 0491 602 049, on Facebook Suzanne Stojanovic forMaroondah McAlpin Ward, LinkedIn @SuzyStojanovic. what are they fitting it out with. Contact me at donna4wonga@gmail.com ph: 0424 372 752 Vote 1 Donna MacKinnon, Vote 2 Peter Feeney, then all other candidates in the order of your choice.https://www.facebook.com/Donna4Wonga, You can listen to Donna MacKinnon on our podcast. Do you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? I will act to maintain our distinctive neighborhoods. 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. My name is David White. At the close of nominations for this election, the number of candidates was equal to the number of vacancies. I currently work in a community safety and engagement role servicing the State of Victoria. Maps of the new ward boundaries are available below. Sharing information provided by prospective Councillors seeking our votes is important information. Amid these disasters, we have learnt that what we need most is a local community that we can rely upon. 20978, Notice of the preparation of an amendment - Amendment C142maro, Manage and operate MFE Cafe - EOI - Contract no.20853, Pavilion redevelopment - contract no. Mandatory notification of and communication with all residents in the area of proposed new developments (not just immediate neighbours)? Ive lived in our local Maroondah community all my life. Im a local dad living locally with my wife, i have two adult daughters. See Information on election advertising signs in Maroondah: Election advertising requirements(pdf,49KB). Question 1. Im an owner operator of a plumbing business that employs 10 local workers. However, the golf course makes a profit now, so why change it now, or is the council looking to sell the surplus land to a developer for a housing estate? 20928, Pavilion Redevelopment - Contract No. First elected to Local Government in 2016. This includes working with the community and developing solutions around terrestrial ecosystems and thematic issues covering climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation. Promote and uphold the Neighbourhood Character Review report (2019)b. I have lived in the Maroondah area all my life and I am a manager of local business. What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now?Climate change, replacement of canopy cover being lost to development but also due to die-back, replacement of loss of shrubs and understorey vegetation due to development, water saving initiatives on public land and incentives for new developments to implement more water sensitive urban design principals.