Tag: election campaign
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Mayoral Inauguration
I would like to sincerely thank my colleagues for their support and confidence in me as we enter the 2010 Council Year and I begin my term as the Mayor of Maroondah. It is indeed an honour and a privilege to be able to serve with such distinguished colleagues, all of whom have such a…
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We are going to continue making a difference!
It is a great honour to declare that I have been re-elected as a councillor for the City of Maroondah representing the residents, ratepayers, community groups and businesses of the new Mullum Ward. I am incredibly humbled to have received such strong support from the the Mullum community, where I received over 20% of the…
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Maroondah Journal: legal wrangle
As the local council elections enter their final week, the Maroondah Journal has reported on the inaccurate claims made by Mary-Anne Lowe regarding my mobile phone usage. Last Thursday, Cr Alex Makin’s solicitor sent a notice of intent to take legal action against Mullum candidate Mary-Anne Lowe, concerning an advertisement she placed in the Journal.…
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Maroondah Leader: phone bill flak over poll flyer
The Maroondah Leader has reported on the false claims about my mobile phone usage, which were were included on a flyer produced by another Mullum Ward candidate. Mullum Ward council candidate Alex Makin has threatened legal action against a rival for making exaggerated claims about his mobile phone use. Rather than produce an accurate depiction…
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The Greens support making a difference
As an independent councillor and candidate, I aim to work constructively with all political parties and individuals to deliver better outcomes for our community. The bi-partisan agreement to abolish zone three is an example of this, as is the first stage of funding that was announced for Ringwood Station and much needed public transport improvements.…
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Maroondah Journal: Councillor answers the call
Any resident, community group, ratepayer or business that has contacted me over the past three years, will have noticed that I promptly return calls and do not abruptly rush people who make the effort to contact me about their concerns. Unfortunately one of the other candidates running in Mullum Ward has decided to attack me…
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Maroondah Journal: 'Get tough' on noise breach
Alongside the redevelopment of Ringwood Station, the relocation of North Ringwood Community House and the need for greater sustainability and accessibility, is the issue of ongoing noise violations that spoils the amenity of residents along and near Heatherdale Road. The Maroondah Journal has reported on the ongoing action against CMA Recycling (Victoria) over amenity and…
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Maroondah Journal: Anger at 'dummy' website – 'Close site or else!'
The Maroondah Journal has reported on the launch of www.genuinecandidates.com, a website that has been established to assist the community with identifying the genuine candidates in the upcoming Maroondah City Council elections. Cr Makin said the website was a source of information before an election. “It began as members of the community were concerned with…
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Media Release: No show candidates proves lack of commitment
Alex Makin, a candidate for the Mullum Ward has slammed the council candidates who failed to attend a community forum at North Ringwood Community House. “It is bitterly disappointing that a council candidate would choose to ignore a designated candidates’ forum”, Alex Makin, candidate for the Mullum Ward said. “This lack of attendance clearly demonstrates…
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Media Release: United call to support genuine candidates
Genuine candidates in the Maroondah City Council elections have formed www.genuinecandidates.com amid growing concern over candidates aligned with developers or resorting to the use of ‘dummy candidates’ “The candidates featured on the website do not have running mates and are not aligned with the influx of developer interests”, Alex Makin, candidate for the Mullum Ward…