Will the north-south corridor tunnels still be constructed?
Recent media observations have many asking will the north-south corridor tunnels be constructed. The observations prompting this centre around whether there will be further compulsory land acquisitions. I have also been asked whether the community reference group...Issues raised during the election
Local government elections often stimulate the community to raise issues of concern. The recent election is no different. I have heard the issues raised during the election by you. While I came to you initially with 5 commitments, this grew once I became aware...Thank You for Your Overwhelming Endorsement
The local government election has revealed an overwhelming endorsement of my continued service by you. For this, I am truly thankful. I get much satisfaction working for you and look forward to continuing to so do over the next 4 years. I received a call from...Local Communities will benefit from revised Training
Local Communities will benefit from revised LGA Training Standards designed to improve Local Government Leadership. Revised LGA Training Standards were officially announced yesterday by the Minister Geoff Brock MP. He said council member training will...Whole-of-city approach to economic development
Since my initial election to Council, I have been an advocate for and promoted a whole-of-city approach to economic development. To build beyond our then reliance on the 4 main street precincts. As a small business owner myself, I recognised the contribution of this...Pragmatic Climate Change Solutions for our Local Government Area.
Finding pragmatic change climate solutions for our local government area must be our priority to mitigate the impact of climate change. This, in lieu of focusing on political solutions. That is the commitment I make for you, as identified in my blog post of 23...Redirecting our kerb side waste collections from landfill
Redirecting our kerb side waste collections from landfill is a pragmatic climate change solution I have been pursuing. This a solution I intend to continue to pursue if re-elected. Redirecting our kerb side waste is an initiative I have been advocating for, for...Being Financially Responsible is most important, whoever you are.
Councils are always being challenged to do more with less. Therefore, being financially responsible is an ever-present necessity. Unley Council is no exception. When I joined Council back in 2010 there was a history of Council increasing rates well above CPI. I have...Improving Unley’s tree canopy
Improving Unley’s tree canopy is at the forefront of pragmatic solutions available to Council, and its Community in the fight to combat climate change. The bottom line is trees take in and store carbon dioxide. This therefore should always be a key component of any...Council’s Development Dilemma
A not too widely understood fact is Council does not have control over what development is approved, and what is not. Council’s development dilemma is that this misunderstanding has several in our community believe we (Council) are hypocrites. Spruiking one thing,...A Pragmatic Climate Change Focus
I always endeavour to bring a pragmatic approach to issues I face. Pragmatic climate solutions, I believe, are far more directly beneficial for our local environment than political solutions. A Pragmatic Climate Change Focus has been where my energy has been and will...I will seek re-election in the Clarence Park Ward in the upcoming council elections.
Yes! I will seek re-election in the upcoming council election as one of your two representatives in the City of Unley Clarence Park Ward. Working together, we have achieved much for the City of Unley and (more particularly) the Clarence Park Ward. I have enjoyed...Why continue the E-Scooter trial?
E-Scooters have had their fair share of bad publicity. So, why continue the e-scooter trial? Because it is the only responsible thing for Council to do. Council debated the question of whether to continue or not with the trial at our last meeting. The debate occurred...Was your rate Increase what your Council claimed? Was it more? Was it less?
You may be confused if you have received your 1st quarterly rate notice for 22-23. Confused, because your rates are not what you expected them to be. Why is this? It is because you may be like so many people who simply do not understand how their rates are calculated....Public and Active Transport a way to address local climate change
The Unley Voices for Climate Action is seeking your support to present to the Legislative Council’s inquiry into public and active transport. In particular the effect of a public and active transport on climate change mitigation. They have asked elected members of...What is Council’s true position on Tree Canopy and the use of an offset scheme?
Confused by recent media speculation, several ratepayers have asked me to explain what is going on. In other words, they want to know what is Council’s true position on tree canopy and the use of an offset scheme. Some recent media coverage suggests that the tree...Climate Change Policy adopted unanimously.
Council this week unanimously adopted our Climate Change Policy. The policy is one of the first initiatives of our recent Climate & Energy Plan. The Policy reflects the strategic directions of both the Climate and Energy Plan and Waste Management and Resource...Black Forest may not be Saved.
I wrote a blog back in November titled Black Forest has been saved, Glandore devastated. That may no longer be the case. That is what appears to be the case after an announcement last weekend by our new Minister for Transport, Tom Koutsantonis. It was certainly my...A Time Trial for Page Park Pooches
A time trial for Page Park Pooches is the cornerstone of a decision taken by Council last week. This is after a well-attended community survey provided us with suggestions for better sharing of the park. You told us about many things regarding the use of Page Park...
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