Im asking you to please Vote 1 for Melinda Canavan for McAlpin Ward. In order to respond to a tender you must first register. Why or why not?I would need more information from council as to where it currently sits. I will ensure your voice is heard and I will work with all levels of government as your representative for Tarralla Ward. My name is David White. Shortlisting takes place after the closing date for applications. With a background of 15+ years working in Logistics and Client (End to End) Service industries, I want to invest my time into matters that affect us all living here, and reinvent how a small town relationship can be if you only need to deal with the one person. I have lived in Maroondah for all my life and grew up in South Croydon. Question 8. Question 7. We need improvements around neighbourhood hubs and to keep upgrading our playgrounds, kinders, community and sports facilities. Do you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? Do you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? 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. As such, we're looking for your insights on our upcoming editions. I currently work in a community safety and engagement role servicing the State of Victoria. Vote 1 for Veronica Stevens for McAlpin Ward. Local government can directly improve the lives of residents. What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?I support initiatives like greening greyfields, community gardens, green street projects, food organics and garden organics waste services, and gardens for wildlife. I know when I was last on council they were more bitumen than green, not sure where they are nowWhat would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?Invite groups & individuals in on discussions of topics e.g. You may use the contact details provided to encourage them to do so. I am here for all of you. We will be back cheering you on very soon. $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. Given the states growing population, Maroondahs schools are going to be squeezed for space very soon. This candidate has not yet taken the survey. A new housing development on this site would create many problems for the area that would raise many questions. Mental health will become more of an issue, more people have had their income slashed, home schooling has had a stressfuleffect on students & parents, isolation & social distancing has been hard on all of us, even my own business is closed until December, we need people who really understand the situation, who know the struggles of making every dollar count. Part of living in a democracy is undertaking your civic duty and engaging with government Im glad Transition Towns does this on a regular basis. How people want to interact with their representatives and how they want to receive information. We need councillors that care more about the community rather than visions of grandeur. Maroondah City Council election results 2020 . 20967, Design and construct multi-deck carpark - EOI - contract no. I will advocate to ensure there is not an over development of Eastfield Park. Mandatory notification of and communication with all residents in the area of proposed new developments (not just immediate neighbours)?Yes, in theory I support this proposal; however, legally I dont know how it would stand up against state government legislation and the jurisdiction of VCAT in these matters. Our environment is important. Protecting and enhancing the green spaces that we all enjoy is important for our wellbeing, as is providing the many services that enrich our community, from the elderly, working families, and the vulnerable. As we move through the pandemic and the economic fallout its more important than ever to have steady leadership and experience to navigate through the next four years. Promote and uphold the Neighbourhood Character Review report (2019)b. I will ensure that Council uses our rates for good by continuing to deliver Covid-19 recovery and relief programs for rate-payers, community groups and businesses. Registrations now open! Crow Kid: Lemony S Puppet theatre performances and puppet-making workshops. I pledge to provide initiative, reliability, and strong advocacy in Council. 20919, Line marking services - contract no. As yet this candidate has not responded to the Transition Towns Maroondah Questionnaire. I believe that it is important to work with other levels of government for better results in all matters facing our community. Andrews could not immediately say . Protecting our unique biodiversity. I could go on. Please enable JavaScript in order to get the best experience when using this site. It has been my honour to represent the residents and ratepayers of Arrabri Ward as a Councillor for the past four years and to have been Deputy Mayor in 2019. You cannot meaningfully consult on a subject where you dont have all the information. 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 Ensure Council staff are reviewing planning applications consistent with the Ruskin Park planning objectives.c. Ill fight for the following issues: Development in youth, open parks and sports grounds; Upgrading the South Croydon Football Club Pavilion; Keep vacant land at the old Croydon South primary school in community hands; Reject any inappropriate developments that lead to an increase in traffic congestions; Fund the enhancement of Tarralla creek with a shared pass for bike tracks and an underground water storage system; Ensure the Dorset golf course remains an 18 hole course; Improve community services for the elderly; Oppose any further development of Eastfield Park by private developers; Responsible financial management, with no rate increases for the next financial year to help ease the burden on local families; Genuinely consult residents on planning issues. I am independent and self-funded. 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. Day time in person and evenings on Zoom or similar perhaps. In addition to what we are already doingId love for our whole municipality to become a carbon sink and be emissions negative play our role in draw-down, FOGO and extensive food-waste reduction education campaigns, be able to fine developers a very substantial amount of money for illegal removal of trees, complete the Tarralla Creek re-naturalisation project and expand this to our other urban waterways. The information you provide on this form is being collected by Maroondah City Council for the strict purpose of conducting Council business. Tarralla Ward is a wonderful community to live in. Do you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? Why or why not?Yes! (1) The Climate Reality Project, Environment Victoria, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute. We appreciate the time that Councillors and prospective Councillors have take to respond to our questions, and the interest in appearing on our podcast. Amend aspects of the Municipal Planning Scheme to better support existing neighbourhood character and well-being.d. Question 1. I am not a member of any political party, nor am I a career politician. It is a place for positive, long-term change but this requires community voices to be heard. Vote 1 Les Willmott OAM. I am your current Ward Councillor and twice Mayor. For the best website experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser. 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. I volunteer locally. Mob: 0419 513 370noralamont67@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/councillor.nora.lamont. Im married to a policewoman, together, we understand community safety. I believe The people of Maroondah genuinely care for each other. I want some of that $28M planned for Eastland to use it in Croydon and Bayswater North. Therefore, council is looking to develop Eastfield park into a professional sporting area rather than a park for the people to enjoy. Council rates need to be kept as low as possible while keeping our budget sound, and I support the State Government Rate Cap. Barngeong Ward. Metro Council has five at-large seats that serve the county as a whole. The Reformed Residential Zones (State Planning Scheme) were enacted in 2014. We need councillors that are willing to scrutinise the budget and trim the fat. 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. Please contact me 0409003048 or jo-annetaylor4@bigpond.com or look at my fb page https://www. .I support all of the measures listed above, and add that Victoria adopt similar legislation to NSW and Queensland that prohibits property developers from donating to local government campaigns or candidates, and similar to a Bill introduced into the NSW Parliament this year, I would advocate to the Victorian Government to implement bans on property developers and real estate agents from serving as local government councillors. I will ensure council provides essential services such as more footpaths, improved sporting facilities, quality public spaces, and support for community groups. Authorisation: W. Gately, AM, Electoral Commissioner, 530 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria. I am a passionate community volunteer and sports enthusiast. I think after the experience of the Corkman Pub demolition in Carlton, there is extra vigilance and sensitivity to heritage protections. Im sure weve all come to know one another much better than before. It involves selecting the candidates who most competitively meet . Please vote 1 Christy Youssef so I can address all issues for the needs of all community. Note: unsuccessful candidates not shortlisted or interviewed are notified in writing at each stage of the selection process. Im Sebastian Moon, a 37 yr old single resident of Ringwood since 2016. E.g. I am asking for your support, so together, we can continue to make Yarrunga and Maroondah more broadly, an even better place to live, work & play. I will consult with you on the matters bought before the council and listen to your ideas ahead of my own. I initiated the 9-instalment option for the paying of rates and I will continue to ensure that with the current Covid-19 issues, residents are given every assistance for the paying of rates, without financial penalty. I am a proud resident of Maroondah and the Wombolano ward where I live with my husband and four children. 20917, Floodlighting upgrade - Contract no. I am committed to continuing this advocacy on your behalf. facebook.com/Elect-Jo-anne-Taylor-Wicklow-ward-MaroondahCouncil-2020-114308203750519 thank you. I will advocate for council to maintain and improve the vital local community services, including aged and disability services. I will take tough action to stop developers from sitting on vacant shops, cut the red tape and reduce bureaucracy for small businesses and residents. What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?A comprehensive risk assessment of the potential impacts on the Maroondah councils operations, environment, community and economy arising from impending further changes to the climate, enabling council to identify and prioritise, find practical solutions and act upon it. Last election councillors promised to save the former South Croydon school site for public open space, yet four years on we still have no answer whether the site will be saved for open space or sold to a developer to turn into a large housing estate. . This election was uncontested and the following candidate(s) are declared elected unopposed. 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. 20895, Proposed Local Law No. Their responses are beginning to come in and we're publishing them on our website. As yet this candidate has not responded to the Transition Towns Maroondah Questionnaire. 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. 20987, Sportsfield redevelopment - contract no. (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. Those advocacy skills ensured that at the last federal election, as Mayor, I was able to secure over $140m in funding for Maroondah. Together we will build a stronger Maroondah. Yes. NOTICE: The contents of candidate statements were provided by the candidates and from their responses to the Victorian Electoral Commission, for your reference here. Why or why not? The Reformed Residential Zones (State Planning Scheme) were enacted in 2014. in more languages and also in plain English. Vote 1 Todd Greaney for Tarralla Ward. Any major decisions should be communicated about before the decision is made. Community Focussed. Required fields are marked *. As your current Councillor I have voted to keep rate increases at zero and will continue to do so. Consulting the community before making decisions is what you can expect if Im elected. How do you believe these zones are working in Maroondah? This gives a context for the councils climate action plan. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) conducts Council Elections and manages all aspects of the election process. 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. Improving car parking at stations and shopping centres. I am approachable, responsive and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for Wombolano ratepayers. Maroondah City Council Map - Detailed Arrabri Ward (3 vacancies) Results for this election have now been finalised. Encourage and support resident groups to achieve landscape outcomes that fulfill neighbourhood objectives.e. Your Javascript is disabled. Ive lived in Maroondah my entire life. Maroondah is a truly wonderful place to live. 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. 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. Id also like to see in-person consultation this could be at various times by various means. $16.5m Maroondah Nets, $4.5m HE Parker Pavilion including female friendly facilities. A new ward; we need new energy, new ideas and a new level of commitment, care and compassion for our community and environment. Upgrading community and sporting facilities for more inclusive activities. I will ensure there will be delivery of high quality and accessible services for our residents and have a vision to develop our council into a prosperous, safe, healthy and active one. 20972, Pavilion redevelopment - contract no. Question 3. I ask that you vote 1 Suzanne Stojanovic to represent McAlpin Ward. Vote 1 Peter Feeney 2 Donna MacKinnon 3 Other candidate. My local knowledge, strong collaborative and advocacy skills, together with my real passion to energetically represent the community of McAlpin Ward, make me the best candidate to fill the position of councillor. 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. Jobs give people purpose, especially our youth. Council is a multimilliondollar business do no waste your vote on an amateur. We here at Connecting Maroondah, in collaboration with Transition Towns Maroondah (TTM) have noted an increase of interest in local council matters and the upcoming elections. We will need to consider how we can link our local parks, gardens and reserves as available recess and lunchtime breakout areas, and how old industrial sites might be converted to school sites in the future. People need to wake up to the seriousness. We will need to identify and reserve sites for new schools in the coming decade. 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. We must preserve the wonderful flora and tree-canopied character of our suburbs. For a fresh face on council who will represent this community with rigour and will not be afraid to support what matters most, I seek your vote. Vision: Is to meet resident needs of today, without compromising the future. Mission: I Love our local area and it is time we focus on the things that matter to us. New residential developments need to blend into the existing neighbourhood character. Please contact eProcure on 1800 . At the moment only 8.9% of the budget is spent on community, this needs to double or even triple over the next few years. No more $20m spent on new council offices, + another $23m in this years budget to fit out ($43m to date) the biggest single budget item, no more regional facilities that are available in every other council, no more money wasting, its not an endless resource. 20890, Notice of Intention to Sell Land - The Age - 15 August 2018, Notice of Tender - Footpath, Kerb & Channel Works - Contract No. 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. To get in touch, call 0438633193 or email Vote1 VeronicaStevens@gmail.com. 20929, Dandenong Creek Trail renewal works - contract no. Elected candidates Count summary First preference votes Please note: all first preference percentages have been rounded to two decimal points. Mob: 0481 742 959brightsidemily@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightsidejubilee. 20935, Floodlighting upgrade - contract no. Tarralla Ward covers some parts of Croydon, Croydon South and Bayswater North, the traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. (1) Undertaking co-design workshops with the community, community leaders and environmental groups to achieve sustainable outcomes. 7. Maroondah Access, Inclusion and Equity Advisory Committee, Maroondah Community Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee, Maroondah Liveability, Safety and Amenity Advisory Committee, Maroondah City Council Electoral Representation Review, Indoor cricket training centre at Jubilee Park taking shape, Reusable Nappy Program set to help families, Help shape our new Play and Gathering Places Strategy, Council endorses the Melbourne East Regional Sport and Recreation Strategy, Council adopts Maroondah Housing Strategy: 2022 Refresh, Do the right thing and pick up after your dog, Support for the 16 Days of Activism campaign, Share your thoughts on the Norwood Reserve draft enhancement plan, Have your say on the Woodland Park draft enhancement plan, New Mayor Cr Rob Steane to lead Council for 2022/23, Council wins Tennis Victoria award for Local Government, Maroondah part of collaborative feasibility study into uptake of reusable nappies, Make mental health a priority this October, Caring for our carers during National Carers Week, Giving thanks to our incredible seniors this October, Council adopts Maroondah Extreme Sports Strategy, FOGO kits to support households divert food waste from landfill, Seventy-three recipients share in over $208,000 in community grants, Council adopts the Sustainability Strategy 2022-2031, Geoffrey Moss honoured with 2022 Bill Wilkins Volunteer Award, A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers, 2022-23 Arts and Cultural Grant recipients announced, 2022 Community Satisfaction Survey: see how you rated your Council, Tips for maintaining your wood heater this winter, Council adopts Maroondah Disability Action Plan 2022-2026, Celebrating our artistic Indigenous community at Maroondah Federation Estate, Maroondah unveils new Child Safety and Wellbeing Policy as a Child Safe Organisation. You have a strong voice and each vote matters. 5. 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. Its heartening to see how our community has banded together to support one another this year. Following are the nine Councillors declared for each of the new nine wards. Over the years I have served on numerous government committees and on the committees of the Ringwood and Croydon Chambers of Commerce, Maroondah HomeBiz, National Council of National Seniors Australia, the board of Life Activities Clubs Victoria and the Maroondah Photographic Society. In 2013 I was recognised as Maroondah Citizen of the Year for my service to a wide range of community groups. Im married to Kathy and we have two sons, Michael and David. I will act to maintain our distinctive neighborhoods. Sport brings our community together. 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? I will keep Ringwood and Dorset Golf as 18-hole courses, upgrading facilities at both, and increase Councils budget for new footpaths, after more than tripling it over the last 4 years. I cherish the fact that local sports and recreation, which has played such a big role in my life, is now being taken up by my kids. 20962, Floodlighting upgrade - contract no. It provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering activities and quotations. 23 Oct Voting Closes Follow the instructions on the ballot pack and make sure your completed vote is in the mail or hand-. 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. 13 Nov Results Declared Results in the 2020 Maroondah Council Elections will be declared on Friday 13th November 2020. (2) UNLEASH Alumni UNLEASH is a non-profit founded in 2016 with the aim of developing solutions to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and building capacity for young people from around the world. I have the energy and enthusiasm to make a positive contribution to our local council. I believe in fairness and equity and will always put our community first. This is why I supported Maroondahs Climate Change Risk and Adaptation Strategy, Vegetation Strategy 2020- 2030, and Children and Families Strategy during my time on Council.
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