Tag: residents
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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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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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Victorian Transport Infrastructure Summit 2008
This afternoon I was invited to participate within a panel discussion for the 2008 Victorian Transport Infrastructure Summit. This year’s summit had an emphasis on sustainable transport and the need for a coordinated approach from all levels of government. As the Deputy Chair of the Eastern Transport Coalition, I discussed our recent survey results which…
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Recollections of Ringwood East
The Ringwood Historical Society’s Heritage Weekend continued through to the Sunday with the launch of the Recollections of Ringwood East, a collection of thirty-five stories from past and present residents about their memories of living within Ringwood East. The launch was a tremendous success with a large number of community members, as well as long-standing…
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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…
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Maroondah Climate Change Action Group – Questions regarding climate change
The Maroondah Climate Change Action Group has sent a questionnaire to all council candidates to confirm their views on climate change. The questions and my responses were as follows: 1. Do you support Maroondah Council:- a. becoming carbon neutral by 2012? 1a. Yes, I do support council becoming carbon neutral by 2012 but it is…
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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…