Now more than ever we need our local community, our local shops, our local tradespeople and our local jobs; and we need a Council that helps this to happen. What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now?Maintaining a tree canopy across Maroondah. I would be honoured to be re-elected. 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. I want to work to keep it that way. If youre interested in finding more about what your candidates hope to achieve, if elected, check out our latest podcast episodes and join the Connecting Maroondah Facebook group to stay up to date with all things Maroondah. Your email address will not be published. My family has a police background with my father a member of the Victorian Police Force for 28 years. Candidates: Ron Davis Matthew Mitnick Kenneth Wilson District 5 I know many in my community are doing it really tough. My second home for the last 4 decades either playing or volunteering has been the East Ringwood football club. How do you think the outcomes can be improved within your capacity as a Councillor?a. PO Box 156 I live in the ward and have lived in the Maroondah Council my entire life. Ballot packs have been posted, you simply need to vote numbering each box, and posting back. I play vets football for North Ringwood FC; Coached junior football for 9 years; Member of Aquanation and MVC; and sponsor numerous local sporting clubs and charities. 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. Because someday in life you will have been all. 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. I will act to maintain our distinctive neighborhoods. By working together with State and Federal governments Maroondah has received funding for community facilities like Maroondah Nets, the HE Parker sporting pavilion and the Athletics Pavilion at Proclamation Park. Maintaining core service levels while fighting to eliminate waste in Councils budget and operations. All these things can be realistically achieved. Following are the nine Councillors declared for each of the new nine wards. During this Covid Pandemic I support a freeze on rates and fee increases as well as continued support to the many people that have been financially impacted. Maroondah City Council is divided into 9 single-councillor wards. We love hearing what our subscribers are up to, and the successes and challenges they've experienced in policy or projects. More recently I have been a home tutor for VCE students. 2. So, weve collated their campaign statements and responses from a TTM survey. I have a lifetime of local knowledge to draw upon, having attended primary and secondary schools locally and been a volunteer in many community organisations, including as President of South Croydon Football Club. In my experience, protections are working to the degree that they need to be. As a member of the Eastern Transport Coalition, I would nominate public transport connectivity and serviceability, which includes improvements to service routes, timetabling, disability access, commuter parking, and passenger safety. I have lived in the Maroondah area all my life and I am a manager of local business. Transition Towns Maroondah: Questionnaire ResponsesWhere do you find your information on Climate Change?Environmental groups, friends, Scientific American, documentaries many places.What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?Implement as many draw down principles as possible, but also invest in renewable energy farms as an income stream.What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now?Water quality in our creeks and ponds. $2.3m increased investment on footpaths across the municipality, reviewed, updated and introduced the Disability Policy and Action Plan for 2019-2021, $2.7m Coopersmith Pavilion at East Ringwood Reserve including the Chin Community Hub, new Maroondah Golf Strategy, Dog Park at Eastfield reserve, Annual Maroondah Kindergarten Expo and much more. I kindly ask for your vote. In my relatively short time coming from Vermont South Ive seen a lot of Ringwood, and a lot that can be improved! A total of 12 candidates will be vying to represent the four wards, each with their own ideas about improving Oklahoma City governance. Please Vote 1 for Andrew Schafer for Yarrunga Ward. I will keep empowering locals by listening and encouraging participation in planning, project and policy community consultations. Hi, Im Veronica. I understand the challenges businesses are facing right now because I grew up in a family business. My best wishes to you in this COVID-19 environment. Im wonder what the water quality is like and if its toxic.Cooling our suburbs down by greening up everything we can.Do you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? Ratepayers are doing it tough and finding it difficult to make ends meet, yet Maroondahs 9 councillors voted 6 to 3 to increase the rate by the maximum allowed by the state government. Post-COVID, our council needs to shift its focus to better support residents and small businesses. Like you, I believe in the need to protect our leafy open space, our recreation reserves, and balance new residential and commercial areas. Ill open up council land to create more parklands, with trails, for community and recreational use. Please vote 1 for Nadine Beecher. See above! Do you see a role for Maroondah Council to liaise with Yarra Ranges Council to achieve better overall landscaping outcomes?Yes, this can be a dialogue conducted through direct, interpersonal channels as well as through more formal channels like the Eastern Region Group of Councils. My name is David White. 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. As a rate payer, I want, like everyone, accountability and transparency around expenditure of rates. Why or why not? Doesnt matter if youre a small business owner, single resident, small or large family, rate payer or renter, we all pay good money to live here, and would simply like to pick up the phone, report a problem and get it sorted! What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council? Any access to the information, amendments that may be required or any privacy enquiries may be directed to Council's Privacy Officer & Health Records Officer on, Swimming pool and spa registration and fencing compliance requirements, Community celebrations. Moreover, I pledge to balance the needs of our families and single members households, students and workers, young people and older residents. Our elderly have been treated as disposable lately. I have also worked on Belmont Park, South Croydon Scouts, Croydon Soccer Club and METEC Committees. Many people, ignorantly, dont understand that with a declaration comes a very substantial action plan and a commitment to understanding that the climate emergency means that business as usual is not going to work if we only have 8-10 years left. At-large Councilmembers Bob Mendes and Sharon Hurt were. Amend aspects of the Municipal Planning Scheme to better support existing neighbourhood character and well-being.d. January 16, 2024. My qualifications focused on Urban Geography, my thesis on transport at the local government level. Theyre often polluted with rubbish. What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues? Im standing for Maroondah Council because Im passionate about caring for others and my community. I do not want another Civic Centre empty and decaying like Croydon. 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. 20898, Notice of Tender - Flood Mitigation Works - Contract No. 20916, Toilet block construction - Contract no. Many households and businesses will find this difficult to pay, council needs to reassess the rate burden on the community, and look at ways to reduce the burden for the immediate future. I will consult with community on all big decisions and will always address your concerns. Im Melinda Canavan. 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. 20940, Notice of intention to sell land - abutting Joffre Street and Kitchener Road, Proposed road discontinuance - abutting 435-445 Mount Dandenong Road, Notice of the preparation of Amendment C130maro, Design services - Ringwood multi-level carpark - contract no. 8. Council elections Maroondah City Council consists of 9 councillors elected by the Maroondah community every 4 years. 20924, Croydon Main St. shopping centre - Proposed declaration of special rate and charge scheme, Condition assessment - Contract no. All of this done in an engaging, open and respectful environment. As your Wonga Ward Councillor I will continue to make your community a better place to live, work, and to raise your family. To get in touch, call 0438633193 or email Vote1 VeronicaStevens@gmail.com. 20929, Dandenong Creek Trail renewal works - contract no. I believe in fairness and equity and will always put our community first. Steven Andrew Marks will serve the bond without conviction and pay a $300 penalty and $700 towards the prosecution's costs. One of my main priorities is to improve council services for a safer integrated transport system, better roads, safer walking and bicycle paths, and for an improved community infrastructure. Your ongoing support will enable me to keep making the improvements our community deserves. Its these small everyday interactions which have shaped the place we call home. As your local representative on council, I see all your good work, and you have my full support. (1) The Climate Reality Project, Environment Victoria, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) conducts Council Elections and manages all aspects of the election process. I advocated more strongly than others to ensure Aquanation received state and federal funding and got built, resulting in the magnificent facility that provides a return to ratepayers.
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