Tag: election
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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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Doing it tough for the community
The following article was written by a journalism student who asked Cr. Jo-anne Taylor and myself about the challenges experienced within local government: While some Maroondah citizens would not know who these individuals are, it’s highly likely that the residents, ratepayers, business owners and community groups of Maroondah have witnessed the outcome of their…
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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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Maroondah Journal: Ringwood Station upgrade a hot issue
The Maroondah Journal, as part of its election coverage has examined the issues relevant to the new Mullum Ward. Cr Alex Makin said the Government commitments must go further to ensure accessible public transport. “The ramps at Ringwood Station fail disability compliance standards,” he said. While the State Government announced $39 million to redevelop the…
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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…
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Mullum Candidates' Forum
The Mullum Candidates’ Forum was held this evening at North Ringwood Community House. The forum provided an opportunity for the ratepayers and residents to raise their issues and concerns with the candidates of the Mullum Ward. While it was unfortunate that six candidates chose to snub the community and not attend the forum, it was…