election – Page 2 – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Maroondah Journal: Residents have crucial role, says new mayor

Dec 8, 2009

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in Business Community, Maroondah City Council

One of my priorities as the Mayor for the next twelve months is to encourage community participation. The Maroondah Journal has reported on these aims: Maroondah’s new mayor has called on the community to become more involved in its own future. Cr Alex Makin, who was elected mayor at a special meeting last Wednesday, said…

Mayoral Inauguration

Dec 2, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

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…

Media Release: Cast of comedians converge on Karralyka

Apr 22, 2009

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in Media Releases

A cast of adventurous stand-up comedians will work the stage at the Karralyka Centre on Sunday 17 May when the Melbourne Comedy Festival Roadshow pulls into town. A selection of the festival’s local talent, newcomers, and overseas guests will stop off in Ringwood for a one night performance on a leg of the roadshow’s 40,000…

Eastern Transport Coalition – discussing strategies

Mar 19, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting focused on discussing strategies to ensure that public transport remains a key issue in the upcoming year and into the State and Federal elections which are due in 2010. Maroondah has three key priorities for the municipality, including the redevelopment of Ringwood Station into an accessible, integrated and safe transport…

Eastern Transport Coalition – planning for 2009

Feb 12, 2009

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition meeting focused on setting the agenda for 2009. The agenda included the election of Chairperson and Deputy Chair and discussion around the priorities over the next two years. With State and Federal elections both due in 2010 it is important that the Eastern Transport Coalition continue its advocacy for public transport…

VLGA: Discussing advocacy within local government

Jan 23, 2009

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

VLGA: Discussing advocacy within local government The Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA) is a peak body for councillors, local government and community leaders with an emphasis on governance and sustainability. As the Deputy Chair of the Eastern Transport Coalition I was invited to speak at the VLGA’s Essential Mayors Weekend, a conference designed to assist…

Eastern Transport Coalition meeting

Dec 22, 2008

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alex

in Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Sustainable Transport

The Eastern Transport Coalition consists of seven outer eastern metropolitan councils (Maroondah, Knox, Whitehorse, Yarra Ranges, Manningham, Monash and Greater Dandenong) and is a regional based advocacy group that lobbies for better public transport in Melbourne’s outer east. The Eastern Transport Coalition meets on a monthly basis to discuss the transport priorities of the region…

Rotary Club of Ringwood – 'my life, my job'

Dec 3, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Rotary, Speeches and Presentations

The Rotary Club of Ringwood, as part of Rotary International has a focus on fellowship and service for the community. To encourage fellowship, new members are encouraged to present an introductory speech entitled ‘my life, my job’ to discuss their occupation and interest in Rotary. Tonight I was invited to deliver my introductory speech, where…

EPR 2008 Summer Bocce Tournament

Dec 2, 2008

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alex

in Community Engagement

After attending the formal declaration of the election results, the first event I attended as a re-elected councillor was the launch of Enjoying Planned Retirement’s bocce season. Enjoying Planned Retirement is based at the North Ringwood Senior Citizens Hall and is an activities group for senior citizens, providing a range of activities and events. This…

We are going to continue making a difference!

Dec 1, 2008

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

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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