Tag: election
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Maroondah Journal: Council Fear
The three wards in Maroondah are being hotly contested with eleven candidates each in Arrabri and Mullum and fourteen in Wyreena. While a large number of candidates should be a celebration of local democracy, it is unfortunate that a large number of these candidates appear to be merely running mates for candidates linked with developers.…
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Candidate Statement and Preferences
The Victorian Electoral Commission has released the 150 word statements and preferences for each candidate standing within the Maroondah City Council elections. The statement and photograph is included within the postal ballot packs that are sent to residents and ratepayers of Maroondah between the 11th and 13th of November. The postal ballots need to be…
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2008 Election Ballot Draw
This afternoon the ballot draw was conducted for candidates within each of the three council wards within Maroondah. The draw is conducted via computer using a randomly generated algorithm to determine the order of each nominated candidate. There are eleven candidates who have nominated for the Mullum Ward and it would appear that a number…
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Council Nomination for Mullum Ward
This afternoon I officially nominated as a candidate for the new Mullum Ward in the upcoming council elections. Maroondah’s elections are conducted via post with ballot papers being distributed during the 11th and 13th of November. With five other candidates already nominated the council elections could become an interesting contest. I urge residents and ratepayers…
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The Ringwood Spiders are Making a Difference
The Ringwood Spiders, a football club for people with disabilities, has written a letter to officially support my re-election onto Maroondah City Council. The letter acknowledges the contribution I have made to the Ringwood Spiders, which includes sponsoring one of their players and regularly attending their functions. I have also offered to develop a website…
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Maroondah Journal: honest to blog, keep up to date
While local council is often cited as the closest form of government to the people, it is critical that councillors and prospective candidates undertake new initiatives to help bridge the gap between council and the wider community. I have recently called on the current Maroondah councillors (all of whom who have indicated that they are…
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Maroondah Forum for People with Disabilities and Carers – consultation and providing feedback
Today’s forum for people with disabilities and carers provided an opportunity to discuss the feedback produced by the workshop that was held earlier this year and also to consult the participants on council’s new disability policy and action plan. While current budgetary resources meant that the forum must remain at its current quarterly frequency, this…