I understand business, technology and community. 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. Please vote 1 Christy Youssef so I can address all issues for the needs of all community. Please vote 1 for Todd Greaney. Any major decisions should be communicated about before the decision is made. During that time, I have worked with South Croydon Primary, Tintern Grammar and Irabina Schools Committees. As your councillor I will support and champion initiatives to boost economic development for our businesses and wider community. As a 39 year-long resident of Wonga ward, a parent and a teacher, I understand this community inside and out. I agree that council should declare a Climate Emergency. I wish to redraft the Croydon Civic Centre Masterplan to ensure that U3A Croydon and the Croydon RSL and Croydon Bowls Club and other community organisations get decent accommodation. There is not much point if the wider community doesnt know about it. Vote 1 for Andrew Schafer for Yarrunga Ward. Therefore, council is looking to develop Eastfield park into a professional sporting area rather than a park for the people to enjoy. Im standing for Maroondah Council because Im passionate about caring for others and my community. We need councillors who listen to all the community, not just the groups with the loudest voices. Overall, Utah was Solid Republican, having voted . Last updated: 23 January 2023. Find out more about the candidates and 20904, Local Law No. Tony Dib is the only candidate for this ward. 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. And, according to my understanding, state legislation sufficiently protects cultural, indigenous and native vegetation through heritage protections. With our economy in recession, local families are doing it tough. Why or why not?Yes. 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. Our Global Local bulletin highlights local solutions to global challenges, with a different theme each week offering critical insights, policy suggestions and case studies. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) conducts Council Elections and manages all aspects of the election process. 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. Local planning laws that require a detailed assessment of the cumulative impact of development on neighbourhood character and streetscapes prior to any approval?c. What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?For council to hold public meetings. 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. This candidate has refused to take the pledge or demonstrated a lack of support for LGBTIQA+ priorities. Do you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? 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. Andrews could not immediately say . Please click on your ward, to jump to your local candidate information. If you vote for me, you will get someone who listens and puts the welfare of people above all else. My best wishes to you in this COVID-19 environment. Advocating to State Government to ensure their planning laws dont ruin our amenity. If you have any questions about voting or about my policies, please call 0492500340 or email Toddgreaney4Tarralla@gmail.com. Maroondah is moving to a Sustainable development design framework, but at this stage only for developments of 3 or more dwellings on a block (down from 10).Do you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? Local community groups and events are so important in uniting and uplifting our community. The Hon Michael Sukkar MP Member for Deakin Shadow Minister for Homelessness Shadow Minister for Housing Shadow Minister for Social Services Liberal Party 5/602 Whitehorse Road I am running because I have a vision to represent and be an advocate for our diverse and growing community during these unprecedented times. The environment and climate change are also significant issues, particularly in the eyes of younger people. A new ward; we need new energy, new ideas and a new level of commitment, care and compassion for our community and environment. Families and elderly residents simply cant afford rate increases in the current economic environment. 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. Working with the state government to better sort and recycle waste. I am also a member of the amazing Eastern Regional Coop and have a strong environmental sustainability focus. In Ward 5 which encompasses southwest Oklahoma City largely between Interstate 44 and S Santa Fe Avenue Councilman David Greenwell stepped aside to make way for four candidates to run for his seat held since 2011. 20990, Notice of Intention to Amend Road Management Plan, Waste disposal services - contract no. It provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering activities and quotations. A healthy community is a happy community. 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. I will protect Maroondahs leafy green suburbs by advocating for sensible town planning, so we do not have inappropriate structures within our community. I would be honoured to be re-elected. 20935, Floodlighting upgrade - contract no. 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. It sends a signal to state and federal governments. I want some of that $28M planned for Eastland to use it in Croydon and Bayswater North. I am committed to leading with passion and integrity. I know that COVID has made doing business very hard for many. I am an entrepreneur, business woman, with a legal and health background. The election results were declared by the VEC on Tuesday 22 March, 2022, with Cr Linda Hancock elected to represent the Wonga Ward. For the best website experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser. 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. I was elected to Council in 2016, and as the Mayor of Maroondah, I seek your support to build on our achievements over the last 4 years. Three of those seats will have no incumbent contenders in 2023. As a proud local resident of Maroondah, I understand the diverse needs and voices of our vibrant community. I strongly support well-resourced libraries, ample child and home care. Vote 1 Peter Feeney 2 Donna MacKinnon 3 Other candidate. Type a minimum of three characters then press UP or DOWN on the keyboard to navigate the autocompleted search results. Maps of the new ward boundaries are available below. I will address the affordable housing shortfalls in our community. Ive got the skills, passion and work ethic to be your representative for Yarrunga Ward. There are elections in England on 4 May 2023. 8. And through the policy team on Council. in more languages and also in plain English. The Act disqualifies individuals subject to certain sexual offence legal orders from standing for election or holding office in local authorities. New residential developments need to blend into the existing neighbourhood character. Can't get to the polling station on polling day? Following the resignation of former Councillor Nora Lamont, the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) managed a by-election for the Wonga Ward. Mob: 0419 513 370noralamont67@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/councillor.nora.lamont. 1. 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. Vote 1 Les Willmott OAM. 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. Whether you live in East, South or North Ringwood i want to be a strong voice for you on Maroondah council. Promote and uphold the Neighbourhood Character Review report (2019)b. As a councillor, I will prioritise the provision of quality services and fight for secure employment that is accessible to all. 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. You can listen to Suzi Stojanovic on our podcast. Introduce a new notification system to alert neighbours when a permit is being applied for to remove a canopy tree.f. Their responses are beginning to come in and we're publishing them on our website. I have worked in the Commonwealth public service and in the mining industry. 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. Because someday in life you will have been all. .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. A widower with a daughter and granddaughter, both of whom live in Maroondah, I am retired after a successful career in Information Technology and Logistics. If it benefits the community, Ill support it. I look forward to hearing from you. Like you, I believe in the need to protect our leafy open space, our recreation reserves, and balance new residential and commercial areas. I want to work to keep it that way. Facilitating and creating opportunities and connections for learning, empowerment and positive change. Its an established fact, I think we should persevere despite those who deny the science and not let them stand in our way. Our children have asked for more places to ride their bikes. What do you believe are the top 4 infrastructure needs of Maroondah residents? Lets not just buy local, lets employ local. Moreover, I pledge to balance the needs of our families and single members households, students and workers, young people and older residents. The rate of vegetation loss in Maroondah will have significant ecological, climatic, and biodiversity impacts. Manager at Early Childhood Centre. 20970, Pool and plant maintenance - contract no. Steven Andrew Marks will serve the bond without conviction and pay a $300 penalty and $700 towards the prosecution's costs. Its heartening to see how our community has banded together to support one another this year. So, weve collated their campaign statements and responses from a TTM survey. Why or why not?I would need more information from council as to where it currently sits. What do you believe are the top three issues for Maroondah in the next four years? \. the new council offices at Eastland, no one was consulted on this, is it really good for Maroondah? I ask that you vote 1 Suzanne Stojanovic to represent McAlpin Ward. Question 8. 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. What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now?Maintaining a tree canopy across Maroondah. 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.