Journey
Your Journey Starts Here
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As a councillor for the City of Greater Bendigo until elections in Oct 2024, my commitment remains focused on bringing transparency, accountability, and common sense to the council’s work. It is crucial to listen to the community, clearly communicate the progress of ongoing and upcoming projects, and openly share the changes taking place.
I advocate for responsible rate increases alongside cost-saving measures to support ratepayers, particularly given the current economic challenges and rising inflation. It’s essential to refocus priorities on strengthening local industry and the economy, creating new job opportunities through initiatives like fostering technology-centric industries and revitalising the Golden Square area. This will not only bring businesses and vibrancy back to our suburb but also help address critical issues such as housing, homelessness, and mental health.
Supporting the community’s growing needs and taking the voices of ratepayers seriously are top priorities. I encourage open dialogue, assuring people their voices will be heard and acted upon. The council must concentrate on its core responsibilities while setting long-term goals to benefit the region. I am committed to empowering local businesses and bringing jobs back to the people of Bendigo.
Councillors must be the true voice of the people they represent, not merely echo the Council's agenda!
Roads, Rates
Rubbish
Council must concentrate on its core responsibilities, first & foremost for the whole community.
Footpaths, drainage upgrades and better road maintenance are high priorities on my list. Together with a visionary future transport plan.
Affordable Housing
Social & Emergency
Social and affordable housing is great and what is needed, but are we are missing the point! What is needed urgently is transitional accommodation/housing. So, people in their thousands now, can get back on their feet and eventually move back into the housing/rental market. Council needs to be a strong advocate for a growing population and those most in need. Is the old way of generational housing one of the answers?
Local Agriculture & Farming
Food Security
Advocating for food security, agriculture & our great farming community is high on my agenda. Community gardens, nature strip gardens and education in this sector is also a must to help keep Bendigo in a good place for food security and a strong agriculture industry. I sit on the Farming & Agri Advisory Committee and Chair of the Bendigo Livestock Exchange Committee.
Business, Jobs
Technology
Supporting Local Business is key to a strong Bendigo and a growing population. I have advocated for a new Bendigo Technology Hub, that would cover all technology from AgiTech, Software development, new Startups & TechManufacturing. Tourism, Retail, Manufacturing, Hospitality & Agriculture are all crucial for the successful growth of Bendigo.
