20916, Toilet block construction - Contract no. Ballot packs have been posted, you simply need to vote numbering each box, and posting back. A hard-working health care worker for the last 16 years. Our children have asked for more places to ride their bikes. An eighth candidate is running a . I volunteer locally. 3. Please Vote 1 for Veronica Stevens on your voting papers. Candidates: Ry Armstrong Andrew Ashiofu Joy Hollingsworth Alex Hudson Asukaa Jaxx District 4 Neighborhood: Northeast Seattle, including the University District and Wallingford State of play: Incumbent Alex Pedersen says he isn't running for re-election. Wonga Ward by-election At the close of nominations for this election, the number of candidates was equal to the number of vacancies. 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. How would the developer access to work on the subdivision and when the subdivision is finished will all the local roads be opened as through roads for the new estate? See above! Registrations now open! Check OKC ward map, where to vote and more. Promote and uphold the Neighbourhood Character Review report (2019)b. 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. Introduce a new notification system to alert neighbours when a permit is being applied for to remove a canopy tree.Other (Please describe). Ensure Council staff are reviewing planning applications consistent with the Ruskin Park planning objectives.c. . citizenship and awards, Engineering Development Design Guidelines. 1. David Attenborough) andorganizations such as the ACFWhat most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?I am not sure until I see what the situation is from the inside. Question 6. 20988, Kinder redevelopment - contract no. Encourage and support resident groups to achieve landscape outcomes that fulfill neighbourhood objectives.e. Professionally I am a banker, my past work experience include working in Retail industry, postal services and various Customer service based roles. 20904, Local Law No. 27th Annual Mayoral Art Exhibition 2022 acquisitions announced, Goats in the city - Sustainable vegetation removal, Caring for our carers - Pathways for Carers program, Lift your spirits with the Maroondah Lift Project, New pavilion boosts membership interest for user groups, Explore the great outdoors this Nature Play Week, Community Grants Funding Program Chin Community Victoria Inc, Cr Nora Lamont resigns from Maroondah City Council, Fresh Theatre returns to Maroondah with new show, The Unsaid, Be Brave. Would you support an enforceable Maroondah Residents Charter (or Bill of Rights), which includes the following items (Y/N is fine):a. are they attainable? 0419 334 794 rob@liqcon.com.auhttps://www.facebook.com/crrob.steane. Cutting red tape, fast-tracking small business applications, and fixing day today issues that matter. It is also having a disproportionately greater effect on those experiencing disadvantage and migrant communities. Tarralla Ward is a wonderful community to live in. Manager at Early Childhood Centre. Amend aspects of the Municipal Planning Scheme to better support existing neighbourhood character and well-being.d. 20987, Sportsfield redevelopment - contract no. No matter how big of small an issue is, the best decisions are made with real feedback from real people. My name is David White. We must protect, maintain and enhance our natural and beautiful environment. Question 7. I will ensure the jumps at Yarrunga remain, are enhanced, and safe but away from residents. where does our green waste & recycling really end up? I now live in Heathmont with my 3 amazing children. 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. I am a passionate community volunteer and sports enthusiast. BH: (03) 9725 2503AH: (03) 9725 2503Mob: 0419 525 538pmac54841@gmail.comfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pmac54841. What we need are Councillors who are not politicians but real people who care about their community, are compassionate enough to look after everyone in this crisis and connect us not divide us along party lines. See the Australian Electoral Commission website to find out which Federal electorate you live in. 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 Let me tell you about myself. I am committed to continuing this advocacy on your behalf. Vote 1 Todd Greaney for Tarralla Ward. 20984, Pavilion redevelopment - contract no. Eight councils will change to Single Member Wards for the 2020 elections. As a resident of Maroondah, with a young family, I know the importance of council services. Community Focussed. As a candidate for the Arrabri ward in the upcoming Maroondah Council elections, I guarantee to do something exceptionally well. And, according to my understanding, state legislation sufficiently protects cultural, indigenous and native vegetation through heritage protections. This gives a context for the councils climate action plan. The Reformed Residential Zones (State Planning Scheme) were enacted in 2014. 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. We need better access to public transport and parking at Railway stations and I will work with the community to find the best solutions to provide more spaces. 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. If so, what are these improvements and how would you make them happen?Yes Stronger provisions in our planning scheme, neighbors should be alerted when there is a permit application. It provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering activities and quotations. It has been my pleasure and privilege to have been a Councillor and twice Mayor for the past 12 years representing you at Maroondah City Council. An election campaign donation return must contain details in respect of any gifts received by the candidate or on behalf of the candidate during the donation period to be used for or in connection with the election campaign, the amount or value that is equal to or exceeds the gift disclosure threshold ($500) including the amount or value of goods, services and in-kind support. There is nothing for Croydon South or Bayswater North in the 2020 budget except for the maximum 2% rate and 6% garbage charge increases in this Pandemic Year. E.g. Council adopts 2022/23 Budget with $51.69m investment in capital works projects. 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! Dear Resident, As you cast your vote, I am your most experienced candidate, experience counts, OAM (Order of Australia Medal), Justice of the Peace, Paul Harris fellow. I will continue advocating for the Croydon level crossing removal. I care about our native habitats and will ensure the Mullum creek area native program continues. As a 39 year-long resident of Wonga ward, a parent and a teacher, I understand this community inside and out. I have been a resident in Maroondah for over 35 years and live in Heathmont with my wife Cheryl and our two daughters. I love living in Maroondah with my family. Results for this election have now been finalised. 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. Council elections Maroondah City Council consists of 9 councillors elected by the Maroondah community every 4 years. 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. That said, I definitely believe that very substantial change can be achieved without a declaration. Im married to a policewoman, together, we understand community safety. Improving car parking at stations and shopping centres. Your location: England. 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. I currently work in a community safety and engagement role servicing the State of Victoria. 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. The Act disqualifies individuals subject to certain sexual offence legal orders from standing for election or holding office in local authorities. Question 5. 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. We hope this helps you with your voting choices. Please contact eProcure on 1800 . I have been a community representative for local councils and NGOs, advocating for communities on both local and global platforms. 20990, Notice of Intention to Amend Road Management Plan, Waste disposal services - contract no. Ensure Council staff are reviewing planning applications consistent with the Ruskin Park planning objectives.c. If it benefits the community, Ill support it. Denver City Council at-large candidate Dominic Diaz. December 4, 2023. Please vote 1 Christy Youssef so I can address all issues for the needs of all community. I would also like the community to engage more with Council consultation. I live in Croydon North. 252 views, 11 likes, 2 loves, 0 comments, 2 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Cr Kylie Spears, Wombolano Ward Maroondah City Council 2020: As a candidate for the Arrabri ward in the upcoming. 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. The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) conducts Council Elections and manages all aspects of the election process. 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. Im asking for your vote so I can deliver results for our community. 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. This year I fought for a zero rate increase and voted against a rate increase! 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. 20897, Notice of the Preparation of an Amendment - Amendment C116, Notice of Tender - Flood Mitigation Works - Contract No. We need improvements around neighbourhood hubs and to keep upgrading our playgrounds, kinders, community and sports facilities. Over the past two years, I have been your independent voice on council championing safer local roads and footpaths; inclusive community services and facilities, particularly for migrant groups and those with varying abilities and special needs; improving and protecting our parks and reserves, and defending against inappropriate development; investments in youth and seniors programs and services; ongoing support for families, parents and careers; and support to lift local trade and commerce.Vote 1 Cr Tasa Damante. A new ward; we need new energy, new ideas and a new level of commitment, care and compassion for our community and environment. I feel that we should be represented by people who live in the communities that theyre elected to represent. Your Javascript is disabled. Find your current ward Find out your ward, councillors, and see the parks and facilities near you by entering your address in My Maroondah: (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. These and other opportunities for community consultation need to be well publicised so that as many people as possible are aware of their opportunity to be involved. 13 Nov Results Declared Results in the 2020 Maroondah Council Elections will be declared on Friday 13th November 2020. I pledge to provide initiative, reliability, and strong advocacy in Council. People need to wake up to the seriousness. Do you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? 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. Metro Council has five at-large seats that serve the county as a whole. Why or why not?No. 20975, Pavilion redevelopment - contract no. I am not a member of any political party. (1) Undertaking co-design workshops with the community, community leaders and environmental groups to achieve sustainable outcomes. 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. Maroondah City Council election results 2020 . A healthy community is a happy community. Its possible an extensive public education campaign could help, and even improved surveillance or inspections of certain properties identified as having significant vegetation (especially native vegetation) coverage requiring protection. Maroondah City Council elections were conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commission on 24 October 2020. 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. It is important to continue to pressure the Federal and State Governments to provide adequate funding for maintenance, and improvement of existing and future services, especially for our seniors, children, and youth. What I am is a working resident of Ringwood who has had enough of council bureaucracy. We love hearing what our subscribers are up to, and the successes and challenges they've experienced in policy or projects. Im a family man, with family values and former Police Sergeant having been stationed locally, before establishing my consultancy and training business. I understand the challenges businesses are facing right now because I grew up in a family business. Are cars electric, LPG?, what sort of heating/cooling do they use, is passive heating part of council design? TheVictorian Electoral Commission (VEC)conducts Council Elections and manages all aspects of the election process. Gardens for Wildlife or similar programs, more community gardens across the municipality with leadership from locals, not necessarily Council. I kindly ask for your vote. Vote 1 Mike Symon for Jubilee Ward, 0456 631 612email: mikesymon4maroondah@bigpond.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeSymon4Maroondah. Even if replanting occurs, biodiversithy is lost. Shortlisting. The announcement comes just one day after a similar funding announcement by the Coalition The government announced it will spend between $850 million and $1.05 billion on redeveloping and expanding the Maroondah Hospital in Ringwood should it be returned to government in November's state election. Like you, I believe in the need to protect our leafy open space, our recreation reserves, and balance new residential and commercial areas. 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. During that time, I have worked with South Croydon Primary, Tintern Grammar and Irabina Schools Committees. If you live in Bungalook ward you do not need to vote. I know most sports fields have water tanks but very few have solar. Council rates need to be kept as low as possible while keeping our budget sound, and I support the State Government Rate Cap. Better protections for canopy trees and open space in private spaces?e. Many residents in the Ruskin Park Neighbourhood believe the current rate and nature of residential development in this area, has been detrimental to the character of the neighbourhood in respect to the canopy and the objectives of the SLO4 overlay. finish build & fitout? NOTICE: The contents of candidate statements were provided by the candidates and from their responses to the Victorian Electoral Commission, for your reference here. This candidate has not yet taken the survey. I want to ensure local traders are given support, so our community shopping strips not only survive but flourish. 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. Council can take a lead role in creating an environment that promotes happy healthy living for our elderly. For too long, our town center has been neglected and permitted to become rundown. My first priority is to freeze 2021 rate increases and offer 12-month deferral of rate payments for proven hardship. F. We need to continue strengthening our planning provisions. Families and elderly residents simply cant afford rate increases in the current economic environment. Please vote 1 for Nadine Beecher. 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.Increasing penalties for non-compliance might be a start, but I think we need to also take a restorative justice approach. This includes working with the community and developing solutions around terrestrial ecosystems and thematic issues covering climate change, biodiversity loss and land degradation. I will make our neighbourhood safer and cleaner. They face an uncertain future, as evidenced by the horrendous bushfires over summer. Council being the final Responsible Authority/decision maker for all residential development in Maroondah?d. I will advocate for council to maintain and improve the vital local community services, including aged and disability services. 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. I have worked for government and have successfully run my own business for the last 29 years. Protecting our unique biodiversity. Im standing for Maroondah Council because I want a council that is more family friendly and focused on community needs. As a long-time resident in Ringwood East whose children have and are attending local public schools, I have loved volunteering in the classroom, being a member of the Kalinda Parents and Friends Association and being an enthusiastic Maroondah Magic mum. Ill inject funding into junior sports, create first class sporting facilities, and upgrade rooms to be female friendly, which will also assist to improve female participation in local sports. What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?A stronger online presence from council, easier to use consultation process instead of the clunky not suitable for phones website. Remember to fill in all the boxes on your ballot paper to make sure your vote counts. I grew up in Ringwood. 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. Experienced Secondary School teacher currently working at Swinburne University of Technology Department of Education as the Schools Partnerships Development Officer . Our buildings are taller and freeways wider. 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. 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? I am your current Ward Councillor and twice Mayor. the new council offices at Eastland, no one was consulted on this, is it really good for Maroondah? First elected to Local Government in 2016. Better protections for canopy trees and open space in private spaces?e. Please note: all first preference percentages have been rounded to two decimal points. It is important that councillors have a comprehensive understanding of council economics to ensure comprehensive business practices are applied to your dollar. I am an entrepreneur, business woman, with a legal and health background. Thank you to all those whove painted rainbows, created Spoonville characters and put teddy bears in the windows of your home. Vote 1 Nora Lamont delivering for the community since 2008. Weve all had to dig in deep and make many sacrifices. This candidate has partially pledged to supporting the priorities of LGBTIQA+ people. What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?There need to be more channels through which we communicate. We need to enhance our planning controls so that inappropriate over-development is restricted, and our attractive leafy green environment is retained. You cannot meaningfully consult on a subject where you dont have all the information. Why or why not? I am seeking your support for re-election to continue the COVID 19: Relief and Recovery Project, a program designed to assist businesses and the community who are suffering financial and emotional hardship. I will continue to be a voice for fiscal restraint. Im a born and raised Maroondah resident committed to representing our whole community. 20887, Notice of Tender - Floodlighting Upgrade - Contract No. 20876, Road Upgrades & Reconstruction - Contract No. 20935, Floodlighting upgrade - contract no. Why or why not? 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.