I am a proud resident of Maroondah and the Wombolano ward where I live with my husband and four children. Gardens for Wildlife or similar programs, more community gardens across the municipality with leadership from locals, not necessarily Council. My family has a police background with my father a member of the Victorian Police Force for 28 years. Are cars electric, LPG?, what sort of heating/cooling do they use, is passive heating part of council design? 20990, Notice of Intention to Amend Road Management Plan, Waste disposal services - contract no. Promote and uphold the Neighbourhood Character Review report (2019)b. As a Professional Engineer, and graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, I will bring a fresh, invigorated approach to the leadership of our local area. Maroondah City Council election results 2020 . beside the land swap there is another $23m in this years budget for what? 20881, Street Tree Management Services - Contract No. I would like to see more established and ongoing community forums, and advisory groups of representatives, like Transition Towns Maroondah, and other local environmental and conservation, and historical groups. Local planning laws that require a detailed assessment of the cumulative impact of development on neighbourhood character and streetscapes prior to any approval?c. This is why I am proposing a comprehensive jobs and economic recovery strategy in Maroondah to build opportunities from education to employment, especially for younger people and those out of work. Ill work with the community and town planners to ensure minimal congestion to our suburbs. The hard work must continue and your vote will enable me to keep delivering the improvements our community deserves. There are elections in England on 4 May 2023. BH: (03) 9725 2503AH: (03) 9725 2503Mob: 0419 525 [email protected]: https://www.facebook.com/pmac54841. Im an owner operator of a plumbing business that employs 10 local workers. As your local representative on council, I see all your good work, and you have my full support. BH: (03) 9723 4545AH: (03) 9723 4545Mob: 0417 391 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Les-Willmott-OAM-JP-Candidate-for-Wicklow-ward-Maroondah-City-Council-103380771530808. You cannot meaningfully consult on a subject where you dont have all the information. We must preserve the wonderful flora and tree-canopied character of our suburbs. Remember to fill in all the boxes on your ballot paper to make sure your vote counts. We need councillors that are willing to scrutinise the budget and trim the fat. https://www.facebook.com/MarijkeGrahamMaroondah, https://www.facebook.com/brightsidejubilee, https://www.facebook.com/MikeSymon4Maroondah, Suzanne Stojanovic forMaroondah McAlpin Ward, https://www.facebook.com/Elect.Christy.Youssef, https://www.facebook.com/Les-Willmott-OAM-JP-Candidate-for-Wicklow-ward-Maroondah-City-Council-103380771530808, https://www. We need councillors who listen to all the community, not just the groups with the loudest voices. Advocating to State Government to ensure their planning laws dont ruin our amenity. 14 - Submissions Invited - The Age - 5 September 2018, Notice of Tender - Cleaning Ringwood & Dorset Golf - Contract No. Our environment is important. So, weve collated their campaign statements and responses from a TTM survey. 1.Maintaining and enhancing our parks and gardens.2.Improving our sporting facilities.3.More bicycle paths and walking tracks.4.An improved waste management system, to stop reliance on land fill, and improved recycling. For the best website experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser. I will continue my advocacy for community groups, sporting clubs and work to ensure we continue the redevelopments of our community facilities and provide access for all regardless of ability. Ive lived in our local Maroondah community all my life. I strongly support well-resourced libraries, ample child and home care. Ive lived in Maroondah my entire life. We will need to identify and reserve sites for new schools in the coming decade. Crow Kid: Lemony S Puppet theatre performances and puppet-making workshops. Community Focussed. If you live in Bungalook ward you do not need to vote. If elected, I will listen, be accountable and work hard towards achieving the best results for our community. 20964, Carpark lighting installation - contract no. Question 3. I have volunteered for local organisations associated with the council , participated in fundraising activities for the RMH, Movember, Cancer Council Victoria, Eastern Health and RSPCA. A healthy community is a happy community. I strongly believe in serving our community by collaborating and consulting with the community and working towards resolving needs and issues facing them. The election results were declared by the VEC on Tuesday 22 March, 2022, with Cr Linda Hancock elected to represent the Wonga Ward. Where do you find your information on Climate Change?From various sources, like the Climate Council of Australia, Climate Action Network Australia, and Environment Victoria. 20975, Pavilion redevelopment - contract no. Council is a multimilliondollar business do no waste your vote on an amateur. What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?To hold more consultative meetings and have community workshops. Please vote 1 Christy Youssef so I can address all issues for the needs of all community. If elected I will work tirelessly to protect and improve our local community. Already, weve achieved so much together. Four Oklahoma City council seats are on the ballot this February in an election where representatives will be chosen for about half of the city's residents. I want to ensure local traders are given support, so our community shopping strips not only survive but flourish. Do you believe improvements in heritage protections are required in Maroondah? In fact, Ive lived in our community for 58 years. What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council? 20878, Adoption of Council Plan 2017-2021 (2018/19 Update) and Budget 2018/2019, Ringwood East Shopping Centre Proposed Declaration of Special Rate Scheme, Draft Maroondah Affordable and Social Housing Policy & Draft Maroondah Gambling Policy, Maroondah City Council Extraordinary Vacancy - Maroondah Leader - 3 July 2018, Notice of Tender - Pool Boiler Replacement - Contract No. October 24, 2023 - November 30, 2023 (27 day post-election) 11. 20890, Notice of Intention to Sell Land - The Age - 15 August 2018, Notice of Tender - Footpath, Kerb & Channel Works - Contract No. Its going to have a significant impact on Councils budget and our ability to fund projects and initiatives into the future. I am committed to continuing this advocacy on your behalf. Check OKC ward map, where to vote and more. 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. Where do you find your information on Climate Change?ABC News, The Guardian, Michael West Media, SBS, What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?I would like Maroondah council to declare a climate emergency. 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. A new housing development on this site would create many problems for the area that would raise many questions. Upgrading community and sporting facilities for more inclusive activities. You deserve better, McAlpin Ward and Greater Maroondah deserve better! Thank you for the patience of all the local sporting clubs, players and supporters. Tarralla and Maroondah for that matter are part of a rich ecosystem that needs to be protected for future generations to come. This year I fought for a zero rate increase and voted against a rate increase! As your community representative I have been focused on delivering for the community for 12 years and will continue to not only be a community representative for the Wonga Ward but throughout the Maroondah municipality. My first priority is to freeze 2021 rate increases and offer 12-month deferral of rate payments for proven hardship. Maroondah is a truly wonderful place to live. And better representation at VCAT hearings. What do you believe are the top 4 infrastructure needs of Maroondah residents? 1. Therefore, council is looking to develop Eastfield park into a professional sporting area rather than a park for the people to enjoy. January 16, 2024. I moved into the area as a very young, disadvantaged child in desperate need of a new beginning. Ringwood VIC 3134, 179 Maroondah Highway E.g. I will be an advocate for the smaller issues we have, such as emptying bins at our parks, getting the unfinished footpaths to full footpaths in our streets, and keeping residents informed about developments in our area. Yes. Tony Dib is the only candidate for this ward. Council can take a lead role in creating an environment that promotes happy healthy living for our elderly. [email protected]. Now, Its the time to get Croydon moving again. I will address the affordable housing shortfalls in our community. I look forward to representing you in council and providing a clear and balanced voice that reflects the views of our wonderful local community. Labor would begin construction on the new Maroondah Hospital in 2025, which would open in stages from 2029 at a cost of between $850 million and $1.05 billion. Even if replanting occurs, biodiversithy is lost. I ask that you vote 1 Suzanne Stojanovic to represent McAlpin Ward. About me: I am a management graduate working in the financial sector I have been living in Maroondah for the last 9 years with my wife and a 7-year-old son. Maroondah City Council Map - Detailed Arrabri Ward (3 vacancies) Results for this election have now been finalised. eg. Ive got the skills, passion and work ethic to be your representative for Yarrunga Ward. I will consult with you on the matters bought before the council and listen to your ideas ahead of my own. What I am is a working resident of Ringwood who has had enough of council bureaucracy. Better protections for canopy trees and open space in private spaces?e. Maroondah City Council elections were conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commission on 24 October 2020. For too long, our town center has been neglected and permitted to become rundown. Manager at Early Childhood Centre. Knowing the people you seek to represent matters. Im a born and raised Maroondah resident committed to representing our whole community. I have lived in Maroondah for all my life and grew up in South Croydon. No matter how big of small an issue is, the best decisions are made with real feedback from real people. Our selection process is designed to find the best person for the role. Our resilient and vibrant community is dealing with challenging times and local government matters to support in the recovery. It would be an honour to represent you on the Maroondah City Council. What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?I could write an essay on this question; not sure where to begin. I volunteer locally. As yet this candidate has not responded to the Transition Towns Maroondah Questionnaire. Find your current ward Find out your ward, councillors, and see the parks and facilities near you by entering your address in My Maroondah: Its these small everyday interactions which have shaped the place we call home. 20972, Pavilion redevelopment - contract no. Required fields are marked *. How would the developer access to work on the subdivision and when the subdivision is finished will all the local roads be opened as through roads for the new estate? At present I dont believe there are any in Maroondah..I would like council to work with a group like Ironbark to assess where the biggest gain in emissions reduction can be achieved in our community. Would you support an enforceable Maroondah Residents Charter (or Bill of Rights), which includes the following items (Y/N is fine):a. Current councillors Barngeong Ward GRAHAM, Marijke Bungalook Ward DIB, Tony Jubilee Ward SYMON, Mike McAlpin Ward STOJANOVIC, Suzanne Tarralla Ward MACDONALD, Paul Wicklow Ward DAMANTE, Tasa Wombolano Ward SPEARS, Kylie Wonga Ward HANCOCK, Linda ( by-election results) Yarrunga Ward I know where and how to get results for you. Ringwood VIC 3134 At-large Councilmembers Bob Mendes and Sharon Hurt were. I will ensure your voice is heard and I will work with all levels of government as your representative for Tarralla Ward. The Reformed Residential Zones (State Planning Scheme) were enacted in 2014. Cutting red tape, fast-tracking small business applications, and fixing day today issues that matter. Last updated: 23 January 2023. This election was uncontested and the following candidate(s) are declared elected unopposed. I will keep advocating for upgrades to intersections such as Yarra Rd & Maroondah Highway and for public transport improvements (especially buses). This quote best sums up my values: How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. I will use my experience to continue to work on behalf of businesses in Maroondah to ensure their growth, cut red tape that hinders them, and focus on our ability to attract and retain new business. Maroondah has an annual budget of 163 million dollars. Those advocacy skills ensured that at the last federal election, as Mayor, I was able to secure over $140m in funding for Maroondah. I have a wide range of professional exposure and have advocated for; human rights issues, education reforms, health and wellbeing initiatives, supporting sporting clubs and organisations. While The Council of Capital City of Lord Mayors, major Global corporations and community groups have now signed on to the Climate Emergency pledge, a lot of work needs to be done at a local council level on the protection of our environment. My family and I have lived in South Croydon since I joined the Victoria Police Force in 1975. In the current climate and over the next 4 years it will be hard, really hard. I will listen to residents without prejudice and help solve community issues, so we can have a better place for our families to live and work. Families and elderly residents simply cant afford rate increases in the current economic environment. Do you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? Shortlisting takes place after the closing date for applications. I have also worked on Belmont Park, South Croydon Scouts, Croydon Soccer Club and METEC Committees. I will protect Maroondahs leafy green suburbs by advocating for sensible town planning, so we do not have inappropriate structures within our community.
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