In announcing his intent to nominate for Mayor, Alex Makin has vowed to be responsive to community needs and to strengthen community engagement.

“I will be nominating for Mayor because I believe Maroondah needs a younger voice at the helm of Council. We need to look at new ways to engage our community and ensure that we are genuinely representing our constituents,” Cr. Makin said.

The Mayor of Maroondah, a twelve month position, will be chosen by councillors on Wednesday the 5th of December. If successful, Alex Makin, a councillor elected in November 2005 would become Maroondah’s youngest mayor.

“I already maintain a website with a blog to communicate with my constituents and I would intend to extend this to include activities I would be undertaking as mayor,” Cr. Makin said. “Likewise, I plan to continue this council’s advocacy for the upgrade of Ringwood Station and the recent abolition of zone three demonstrates I can achieve results. I also believe that Maroondah must be at the forefront of sustainability and this will be an area I will be focusing on”.

“I hope that my colleagues will support my bid for Mayor, no one can deny that I am dedicated to my position as a councillor for Maroondah. My monthly delegate reports, which include many community functions, clearly demonstrate this commitment,” Cr. Makin concluded.

About Alex Makin:
Alex Makin was elected in November 2005 as the Councillor for Loughnan’s Hill ward in the City of Maroondah. Alex, currently the youngest councillor elected within the history of the City of Maroondah and just one of several councillors Victoria wide aged under 30, has a keen interest in sustainability, including public transport, planning and community engagement.

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