Short answer; scientists and other QUALIFIED experts in the field. What I am is a working resident of Ringwood who has had enough of council bureaucracy. Dion Terrell McGill Teresa R. Chandler Cherli Montgomery Joseph Williams Verna M. Swan Krystal Peters Eighth District Albert "Al" Cacciottolo Mark Hamberlin Jason Huff Ninth District Erin Vogel. 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. Where do you find your information on Climate Change?Usually abc news or google for things, david Attenborough, my partner is usually all over that sort of news so we talk about it. This is what we need to be as a community. (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. 21002, Bill payment and banking services - contract no.20996, Croydon Central redevelopment - contract no.20998, Reactive tree maintenance services - contract no.21004, Road enhancement works - contract no.21011, Minor stormwater drainage maintenance - contract no.21009, Stormwater harvesting - contract no.21007, Car park and pathway lighting upgrade - contract no.21015, Leisure centre management system - contract no.21018, Maroondah Liveability Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy, Maroondah Disability Action Plan 2022-2026, Summary of Candidate Election Campaign Donations 2022, Summary of Candidate Election Campaign Donations 2020, Blank Candidate Donation Campaign Return Form, Submit a submit a written report to the Minister for Local Government, specifying, (a) the names of the candidates in the election; and, (b) the names of the candidates who submitted a return under section 306, AND. Any major decisions should be communicated about before the decision is made. Maps of the new ward boundaries are available below. I have lived in Maroondah for all my life and grew up in South Croydon. 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. Make sure you number all of the boxes to ensure you vote will count. 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. 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. Bringing Our Community Together. 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. The events of this year have inspired me to take the plunge and stand for election. Maroondah City Council consists of 9 councillors elected by the Maroondah community every 4 years. We have many big challenges facing us in Maroondah, so, in order to continue enjoying and improving the great amenities this community has to offer, we must protect our parks and gardens. 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. More than ever we need representation on council that will listen to the community and ensure that the council during this difficult period, provides the essential services and support that we all expect. D. D. R. Following the 2020 presidential election, 62.2% of Utahns lived in one of the state's 26 Solid Republican counties, which voted for the Republican presidential candidate in every election from 2012 to 2020, and 37.5% lived in one of two Trending Democratic counties: Salt Lake and Summit. I believe The people of Maroondah genuinely care for each other. 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. Mob: 0430 117 386c_youssef18@hotmail.comfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Elect.Christy.Youssef, Where do you find your information on Climate Change? The rate and size of development in Croydon is increasing. With the ongoing challenge of Council planning decisions being contested and declining outcomes for revegetation and canopy in the private realm, do you have any other suggestions for improving outcomes.Improving our planning control. I am a strong advocate for our tree canopy and open spaces, and I will fight to maintain our leafy green neighbourhoods and continue to fight against inappropriate development. 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. 20964, Carpark lighting installation - contract no. Protecting our unique biodiversity. My husband and I are raising our 2 kids in Croydon North. As your local representative on council, I see all your good work, and you have my full support. Questions from Ruskin Park Residents Action Group. 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 always looking for ideas that are as ambitious as possible when it comes to environmental action. Im active and engaged in our local area: from volunteering as a coach for womens self-defence classes, to local schooling and sporting groups. Im a local dad living locally with my wife, i have two adult daughters. For too long, our town center has been neglected and permitted to become rundown. Why or why not?Yes if it is appropriate. Even if replanting occurs, biodiversithy is lost. My first priority is to freeze 2021 rate increases and offer 12-month deferral of rate payments for proven hardship. Working with the state government to better sort and recycle waste. 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. Vote 1 Mike Symon for Jubilee Ward, 0456 631 612email: mikesymon4maroondah@bigpond.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeSymon4Maroondah. $16.5m Maroondah Nets, $4.5m HE Parker Pavilion including female friendly facilities. I am standing for council to be your voice in Wicklow Ward and to use my knowledge for the benefits of my community in a way to build Maroondah to be a better place to live, work, and play. I do not want another Civic Centre empty and decaying like Croydon. in more languages and also in plain English. What do you believe are the top three issues for Maroondah in the next four years? 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. Knowing the people you seek to represent matters. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 20975, Pavilion redevelopment - contract no. I live in Croydon North. 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. Why or why not?Yes. You cannot meaningfully consult on a subject where you dont have all the information. The Act disqualifies individuals subject to certain sexual offence legal orders from standing for election or holding office in local authorities. Whilst many services are of high standards, our Council can always do better. Make a summary of each return available on Council's website until the entitlement date for the next general election in 2024. 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. As a member of Bicycle Network Victoria, I would also include the creation and implementation of a neighbourhood bike plan; bicycle parking; cycling links not just through reserves and parks, but also connecting to retail and commercial areas, to schools, playgrounds and kindergartens; and more dedicated bike lanes along major thoroughfares, including trials of pop-up bike lanes. Other (Please describe). I volunteer locally. Therefore, council is looking to develop Eastfield park into a professional sporting area rather than a park for the people to enjoy. First elected to Local Government in 2016. Better protections for canopy trees and open space in private spaces?e. Thank you to everyone who has shopped small and supported local business, because every dollar spent in our community goes back into our community and supports local employment. This candidate has partially pledged to supporting the priorities of LGBTIQA+ people. Australia. I will address the affordable housing shortfalls in our community. Because someday in life you will have been all. Experienced Secondary School teacher currently working at Swinburne University of Technology Department of Education as the Schools Partnerships Development Officer . We need to enhance our planning controls so that inappropriate over-development is restricted, and our attractive leafy green environment is retained. The declaration of the poll was conducted by the Victorian Election Commission and took place at 10am on Thursday 5 November, 2020. 14 - Submissions Invited - The Age - 5 September 2018, Notice of Tender - Cleaning Ringwood & Dorset Golf - Contract No. I have worked for government and have successfully run my own business for the last 29 years. Hi Tarralla Ward residents: My Name is Jay Bhat, and I am running to be your local council representative for the city of Maroondah. 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. I will advocate to ensure there is not an over development of Eastfield Park. Its been an honour to represent you since 2016 and to be the Deputy Mayor this year. The City of Maroondah should aim to become carbon neutral as soon as possible. Your information will not be disclosed to any external party without your consent, unless Council is required or authorised to do so by law. 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. Council needs to provide our local community and sporting clubs with the tools and assistance to not only survive during covid but to also prosper moving forward. It also attaches some urgency to acting to mitigate climate change. 13 Nov Results Declared Results in the 2020 Maroondah Council Elections will be declared on Friday 13th November 2020.