Over the years I have served on numerous government committees and on the committees of the Ringwood and Croydon Chambers of Commerce, Maroondah HomeBiz, National Council of National Seniors Australia, the board of Life Activities Clubs Victoria and the Maroondah Photographic Society. Council is a multimilliondollar business do no waste your vote on an amateur. 13 Nov Results Declared Results in the 2020 Maroondah Council Elections will be declared on Friday 13th November 2020. 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. Our local Transition Town (TTM) has sent sent a questionnaire to each candidate across Maroondah's three council wards. Ballot papers for the 2020 Maroondah Council Elections begin being mailed out on Tuesday 6th October. We must jump-start our local economy. I will ensure there will be delivery of high quality and accessible services for our residents and have a vision to develop our council into a prosperous, safe, healthy and active one. 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. Congratulations Tony. To represent your community, its important to be active in it. We come together in parks, clubs, pavilions, walking tracks, community halls, elderly citizens centers, bike paths and shopping strips. Maroondah region The Federal election was held on Saturday 21 May, 2022. I want to work to keep it that way. Because someday in life you will have been all. Our Global Local bulletin highlights local solutions to global challenges, with a different theme each week offering critical insights, policy suggestions and case studies. Our environment is important. It is also having a disproportionately greater effect on those experiencing disadvantage and migrant communities. I was a secondary school teacher; I now work at a university. I currently work for the City of Whittlesea as a Family Violence Project Officer leading a team project and collaborating in the northern metropolitan region. Deputy Mayor Maroondah City Council 2019-20. The results of that sees the soon to be constructed multi-deck commuter car park at Croydon Station, the redevelopment of Dorset Road between Maroondah Highway & Hull Road and a significant number of sporting & community facility upgrades. Your Javascript is disabled. I am a proud resident of Maroondah and the Wombolano ward where I live with my husband and four children. It is a place for positive, long-term change but this requires community voices to be heard. The declaration of the poll was conducted by the Victorian Election Commission and took place at 10am on Thursday 5 November, 2020. Council adopts 2022/23 Budget with $51.69m investment in capital works projects. Council can take a lead role in creating an environment that promotes happy healthy living for our elderly. There are too many developments occurring that clear the block, wiping outeverything that existed before. The events of this year have inspired me to take the plunge and stand for election. My family and I love walking around the golf course, unfortunately, I have heard that the council is looking to change the courses from 18-hole to a 9-hole course. I just think we need concrete action on climate change. If elected, I will work with other like-minded Councillors to have a moratorium on rate increases to minimise the financial impact on families and local businesses. I moved into the area as a very young, disadvantaged child in desperate need of a new beginning. 20880, Notice of Special Council Meeting - The Age - 24 March 2018 - Maroondah Leader - 27 March 2018, Notice of Tender - Pit & Pipe Cleaning Services - Contract No. I believe in fairness and equity and will always put our community first. Some are but most arent. I support keeping our historical buildings and limiting the overdevelopment of our suburbs. It seems that all you see are more vacant shopfronts and gutted buildings. It sends a signal to state and federal governments. As the former MP for Deakin from 2007-2013 I worked closely with Maroondah to fund Community projects like Aquanation, the Soccer and Boxing pavilion at Jubilee park and the AG Lavis Baseball pavilion in Heathmont. What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?A comprehensive risk assessment of the potential impacts on the Maroondah councils operations, environment, community and economy arising from impending further changes to the climate, enabling council to identify and prioritise, find practical solutions and act upon it. 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. Why or why not? I want to ensure local traders are given support, so our community shopping strips not only survive but flourish. I am a passionate community volunteer and sports enthusiast. Are cars electric, LPG?, what sort of heating/cooling do they use, is passive heating part of council design? 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. 14 - Submissions Invited - The Age - 5 September 2018, Notice of Tender - Cleaning Ringwood & Dorset Golf - Contract No. 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. 20939, Gym equipment - cardio - Contract no. Please Vote 1 Neil Rose. How do you think the outcomes can be improved within your capacity as a Councillor?a. Theyre a message of hope. Im married to Kathy and we have two sons, Michael and David. Council adopts Maroondah Housing Strategy: 2022 Refresh Council endorses the Melbourne East Regional Sport and Recreation Strategy Local events See all events 14 Feb In/Visible: Persephone Thacker 14 Feb OMISSION: Ciaran Frame and Amber Cronin 24 Feb LGBTI+ Peer Social Support Group (aged 50+) 20987, Sportsfield redevelopment - contract no. This unprecedented period of time has brought our local environment and wellbeing into sharp relief, and I believe that council has a critical role to play in ensuring that everyone in Maroondah has a chance to feel supported and uplifted. 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. F. We need to continue strengthening our planning provisions. Council rates need to be kept as low as possible while keeping our budget sound, and I support the State Government Rate Cap. I will keep advocating for upgrades to intersections such as Yarra Rd & Maroondah Highway and for public transport improvements (especially buses). Each ward is represented by 1 councillor, giving a total of 9 councillors. If you have any questions, please contact me, Suzy, on Suzanne.stojanovic.naarm@gmail.com, 0491 602 049, on Facebook Suzanne Stojanovic forMaroondah McAlpin Ward, LinkedIn @SuzyStojanovic. Protecting and enhancing the green spaces that we all enjoy is important for our wellbeing, as is providing the many services that enrich our community, from the elderly, working families, and the vulnerable. 8. Our sport and recreation facilities are world-class, but we need a councilled campaign to actively engage our community and get kids, in particular, active again once government restrictions are eased.Please contact me on 0407504188 if you would like to chat about issues that concern you. I know where and how to get results for you. 1. 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. I think after the experience of the Corkman Pub demolition in Carlton, there is extra vigilance and sensitivity to heritage protections. Its going to have a significant impact on Councils budget and our ability to fund projects and initiatives into the future. See the Australian Electoral Commission website to find out which Federal electorate you live in. I do not want another Civic Centre empty and decaying like Croydon. I have lived in the Maroondah area all my life and I am a manager of local business. I have also worked on Belmont Park, South Croydon Scouts, Croydon Soccer Club and METEC Committees. 4. Maroondah is also represented on the Eastern Alliance for Greenhouse Action, which provides regular reports to Council. Protecting our leafy green environment and stopping 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. My name is David White. I ask that you vote 1 Suzanne Stojanovic to represent McAlpin Ward. Maroondah City Council currently has 9 wards: Barngeong, Bungalook, Jubilee, McAlpin, Tarralla, Wicklow, Wonga, Wombalano and Yarrunga. What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues? Maroondah council candidate fined A former election candidate received a six-month good behaviour bond after pleading guilty to nominating as a candidate while ineligible in a hearing on 7 September at Ringwood Magistrates' Court. Our resilient and vibrant community is dealing with challenging times and local government matters to support in the recovery. I will ensure council provides essential services such as more footpaths, improved sporting facilities, quality public spaces, and support for community groups. While The Council of Capital City of Lord Mayors, major Global corporations and community groups have now signed on to the Climate Emergency pledge, a lot of work needs to be done at a local council level on the protection of our environment. At-large Councilmembers Bob Mendes and Sharon Hurt were. However, the golf course makes a profit now, so why change it now, or is the council looking to sell the surplus land to a developer for a housing estate? 20942, Depot waste collection services - contract no. We need a council that is ready to do things differently, is responsive to, and consults with the community to put the needs of ratepayers first. What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now?Maintaining a tree canopy across Maroondah. We will need to identify and reserve sites for new schools in the coming decade. 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. I will advocate for a more open and transparent Council and for Council governance reform. I care about the local community because I live, and I am raising my family in the ward of Wombolano. Do you believe improvements in heritage protections are required in Maroondah? Make sure you number all of the boxes to ensure you vote will count. Mr Marks nominated as a candidate for McAlpin Ward in Maroondah Council in the 2020 general election. I am committed to continuing this advocacy on your behalf. I agree that globally and locally we are in the midst of a Climate Emergency and with so many prominent leaders (from Greta Thunberg to Al Gore) advocating for change in the way were looking after our planet. Mob: 0481 742 959brightsidemily@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightsidejubilee. Working with the state government to better sort and recycle waste. Thank you to all the neighbours who check in on one another. BH: (03) 9725 2503AH: (03) 9725 2503Mob: 0419 525 538pmac54841@gmail.comfacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pmac54841. $16.5m Maroondah Nets, $4.5m HE Parker Pavilion including female friendly facilities. Contact me at donna4wonga@gmail.com ph: 0424 372 752 Vote 1 Donna MacKinnon, Vote 2 Peter Feeney, then all other candidates in the order of your choice.https://www.facebook.com/Donna4Wonga, You can listen to Donna MacKinnon on our podcast. City council seats are up for election for about half of Oklahoma City's residents on Feb. 14. Maroondah City Council's elections will go ahead as scheduled on October 24 - with all residents to cast their votes by postal vote. I am independent and self-funded. what are they fitting it out with. December 1, 2023 - January 12, 2024 (January periodic) After the election, candidates must continue to file periodic disclosure statements each January and July through the post-election audit until the campaign has satisfied all outstanding . 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. My qualifications focused on Urban Geography, my thesis on transport at the local government level. I am your current Ward Councillor and twice Mayor. 20924, Croydon Main St. shopping centre - Proposed declaration of special rate and charge scheme, Condition assessment - Contract no. Contact me at therealvoiceofmaroondah@gmail.comMob: 0468 959 131facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TasaDamante. My promise is to be accessible, to listen and consult with you. I come from among us, as a Croydon small business owner and resident, parent of school and kinder aged children, active member of local soccer, baseball and tennis clubs, and Scouts group. Those advocacy skills ensured that at the last federal election, as Mayor, I was able to secure over $140m in funding for Maroondah. Consultation is something that Council already does (mostly) very well, however, many people just arent interested or dont have the time to engage. Tarralla and Maroondah for that matter are part of a rich ecosystem that needs to be protected for future generations to come. We need improvements around neighbourhood hubs and to keep upgrading our playgrounds, kinders, community and sports facilities. I have been a community representative for local councils and NGOs, advocating for communities on both local and global platforms. . 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? Maroondah has recently adopted its Climate Change Risk and Adaptation Strategy and Vegetation Strategy 2020-2030, among other related strategies, which I have supported and will work to ensure they are properly implemented. 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. In these difficult days of isolation, thats where council now has an even bigger part to play. If I am elected, I will fight for: Government funding for mental health, child, and hardship services, Job opportunities and training programs, Community engagement for our elderly, Introduction of sustainable environmental practices, Growth in our small business and local economy, Lower rates and council expenses, Improved roads, foot paths and infrastructure, Appropriate sanitation of public facilities and parks I am serious about change and will use my position in the council to voice all your concerns. Mob: 0433 075 561stevekentformaroondah@gmail.comfacebook https://www.facebook.com/SteveKentforMaroondahCouncil, Where do you find your information on Climate Change?Climate Council, CSIRO. In order to respond to a tender you must first register. What would you like to do regarding better community consultation from the council?To hold more consultative meetings and have community workshops. 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. Im wonder what the water quality is like and if its toxic.Cooling our suburbs down by greening up everything we can.Do you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? As councillor and representative of the Tarralla Ward, I will strive to make sure each and every member of our community is awarded the same opportunity. I find my information from environmental friendly resources, What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues? Andrews could not immediately say . I am well versed in the operation of council and have studied and attended many training sessions and council meetings in preparation for the position of councillor. Vote 1 Mike Symon for Jubilee Ward, 0456 631 612email: mikesymon4maroondah@bigpond.com facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeSymon4Maroondah. You have a strong voice and each vote matters. Ive decided to run for council this year as I believe its time for change. Our local businesses will need support during and after the pandemic. Where do you find your information on Climate Change?News Media, Scientific Journals, Nature Magazines (eg National Geographic and Nature Shows (e.g. I live in Croydon North. I have the energy and enthusiasm to make a positive contribution to our local council. o Working well o Other (Please describe).. Understanding that the 2014 scheme was reviewed and reformed in 2017 and 2018 by the state government, the scheme works to a degree and gives Council and residents some latitude; however, VCAT does not always share the views of Council and ultimately it has the final judgement. 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. 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. It would be an honor to serve as your Ward Councillor. Our selection process is designed to find the best person for the role. Labor would begin construction on the new Maroondah Hospital in 2025, which would open in stages from 2029 at a cost of between $850 million and $1.05 billion. Already, weve achieved so much together. We need councillors who listen to all the community, not just the groups with the loudest voices. Our elderly have been treated as disposable lately. The Reformed Residential Zones (State Planning Scheme) were enacted in 2014. We must protect, maintain and enhance our natural and beautiful environment. You will be able to unsubscribe at any time. Please contact eProcure on 1800 . Thank you for the patience of all the local sporting clubs, players and supporters. 20917, Floodlighting upgrade - Contract no. I live near Federation Estate with my two daughters. As your Councillor I will fight for; a compassionate Council that cares for the community, more opportunities for local employment and local business, infrastructure that enables and connects people, protection of a leafy green Maroondah, and a transparent Council that keeps the community informed. The rate and size of development in Croydon is increasing. Im Melinda Canavan. I will build new sporting pavilions at Jubilee Park and Proclamation Park, upgrade the Rings Basketball centre and refurbish the Karralyka Theatre and events centre. For more info, call me on 0417814355 or email andrew.schafer@hydraciv.com.au. Vote 1 for Andrew Schafer for Yarrunga Ward. TheVictorian Electoral Commission (VEC)conducts Council Elections and manages all aspects of the election process. The rate of vegetation loss in Maroondah will have significant ecological, climatic, and biodiversity impacts. Your email address will not be published. May I look forward to your vote? BH: (03) 9723 4545AH: (03) 9723 4545Mob: 0417 391 743les.willmott@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/Les-Willmott-OAM-JP-Candidate-for-Wicklow-ward-Maroondah-City-Council-103380771530808. Its been an honour to represent you since 2016 and to be the Deputy Mayor this year. Why or why not?I think they should because it sends a message to the community that they are taking the crisis seriously. 3. 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. 20928, Pavilion Redevelopment - Contract No. And, its an old and ongoing issue, but residents always bring up the issue of safer roads, intersections, pedestrian crossings, and traffic signalling. 20978, Notice of the preparation of an amendment - Amendment C142maro, Manage and operate MFE Cafe - EOI - Contract no.20853, Pavilion redevelopment - contract no. What will you do as a Councillor to address these issues?1.Rate increases kept to a minimum.2.Loss of canopy trees and our green environment and Heritage buildings because of inappropriate development.3.Selling of council owned assets and public open space because of councils increasing high debt. Better protections for canopy trees and open space in private spaces?e. They face an uncertain future, as evidenced by the horrendous bushfires over summer. What do you believe are the top 4 infrastructure needs of Maroondah residents? 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. \. 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. At the close of nominations for this election, the number of candidates was equal to the number of vacancies. What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?I support initiatives like greening greyfields, community gardens, green street projects, food organics and garden organics waste services, and gardens for wildlife. I am here to represent you too. 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. 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. Can't get to the polling station on polling day? If you give me the privilege of representing you on Council, rest assured that I will listen to you and work for you. Shortlisting takes place after the closing date for applications. What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now?We need to make where possible a transition to viable renewable energy sources. 20897, Notice of the Preparation of an Amendment - Amendment C116, Notice of Tender - Flood Mitigation Works - Contract No. Maroondah City Council election results 2020. I believe that it is important to work with other levels of government for better results in all matters facing our community. What I am is a working resident of Ringwood who has had enough of council bureaucracy.
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