Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Maroondah Journal: New mayor vows to push Government on road funding

Dec 11, 2007

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The Maroondah Journal has reported on the outcome of Maroondah’s statutory meeting where Cr. Tony Dib was elected mayor: The night was not short of controversy, with councillors Maureen Naylor and Jo-anne Taylor calling for a division of the votes. Both requested Cr Dib and candidate Cr Alex Makin to speak about why they wanted…

Delegates' Report: Climate change, accessibility, support groups and events for seniors

Dec 10, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA

Thank you, I will be tabling my delegates’ report this evening, however before I do, there are several items I plan on discussing this evening: From the 26th through to the 30th of November I attended the Australian Local Government Association National General Assembly in Darwin. The Australian Local Government Association, is the peak body…

ALGA National General Assembly 2007

Nov 30, 2007

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA, Sustainable Transport

The Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) is the peak body representing all local councils across Australia at a Federal level. ALGA serves as a national-wide peak body and is the national equivalent of the state-based peak bodies such as the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV). The annual National General Assembly, which was held in Darwin,…

ICLEI Breakfast Briefing

Nov 27, 2007

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Urban Sustainability

ICLEI, formerly the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives but now known as ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, is a world wide association of local governments focusing on promoting and encouraging sustainability. This morning I attended an ICLEI breakfast briefing, which included an update of ICLEI activities. The organisation includes a number of Australian…

Maroondah Journal: Experience needed

Nov 27, 2007

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alex

in Maroondah City Council

The Maroondah Journal this week included a letter from Carol Hunter on behalf of the Maroondah Residents and Ratepayers Association in regard to my decision to nominate for the position of Mayor. The letter is included below: IT has been suggested in the Journal (November 13) that a younger person should be mayor. While the…

Maroondah Environment Workshop: Climate Change and the Community

Nov 20, 2007

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

Maroondah’s first environment workshop ‘All About Climate Change’ provided an introduction to the issues and challenges caused by climate change, as well as exploring potential solutions. The workshop had a strong attendance and proved to be successful in discussing climate change. Tonight’s event served as the first part of this workshop and the second part,…

Delegates' Report: Community involvement through advocacy and participation

Nov 19, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Environment, Maroondah City Council, MAV and ALGA, Sustainable Transport, Urban Sustainability

There are several items I wish to discuss this evening: Firstly, I would like to congratulate Enjoying Planned Retirement for their second Art and Craft Exhibition, held on the 12th of October. The exhibition, which marked the conclusion of Maroondah’s Seniors Week, attracted approximately 500 visitors and provided an opportunity to demonstrate the fun and…

Eastern Transport Coalition: November meeting

Nov 15, 2007

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alex

in Environment, Maroondah City Council, Sustainable Transport

Tonight’s Eastern Transport Coalition covered a range of topics as the focus of the group begins to explore key issues that will be relevant for 2008. The meeting included presentations from the Australian Greens and the Australian Democrats, both of whom are supportive of the need for federal involvement in urban public transport. While Family…

Launch of Campaign Enable

Nov 14, 2007

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alex

in Accessibility, Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations

I was invited to officially launch Campaign Enable, a group established through the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations, which aims to enable all people to participate within society. Campaign Enable marks a turning point in advocacy with the campaign being managed, organised and conducted by people with a disability. At a national level Campaign Enable…

Media Release: Public transport commitments this election: a mixed bag

Nov 14, 2007

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alex

in Environment, Media Releases, Sustainable Transport

Acting Chairperson of the ETC, Cr Alex Makin has said the ETC has been underwhelmed by the responses from the major political parties to the need for improved public transport in the east. “Voters in these key electorates also think that the Federal Government should fund public transport infrastructure in the same way they do…

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