City of Greater Geelong election 2024: Deakin candidate survey
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Anastasia Hilton
Age: 49
Occupation: Ship Steward
Do you live in the ward? Yes, I have lived in Grovedale for 21 years
Are you or have you ever been a member of a political party?If so, which one(s)? No, I have not. I am an independent
What are the three key issues you are campaigning on? Freezing rates, hard rubbish collection, reinstating tip vouchers.
Roads, free accessible footpaths, fenced dog parks, Inclusive playgrounds.
Invest in local business, sporting and community groups
Should council only focus on the three Rs - roads, rates and rubbish? I do believe they should as they are local issues which is the purpose of having a local Council. These basic requirements need to be perfected for the community before looking at other issues.
Do you believe Australia Day should remain on January 26? I know this is a controversial and very emotive subject however, I do believe it should. I am a 2nd generation Australian and am proud to call myself as such and want to be able to celebrate that.
Do you think we are currently facing a climate emergency? The world is changing but I don’t consider it an emergency in the true sense of the word. Do we need to take steps to ensure our world for generations? Absolutely. Anything that matters needs work.
Sue Cox
Age: 50
Occupation: Disability / Health / RN / Admin
Do you live in the ward? Yes
Are you or have you ever been a member of a political party?If so, which one(s)? NO
What are the three key issues you are campaigning on? I am committed to making the council accountable for its decisions ensuring the roads and infrastructure are constantly updated.
Should council only focus on the three Rs - roads, rates and rubbish? Being a resident for quite some time now, I’ve seen our Geelong region decline in many ways.. The CBD is a total shambles and is unattractive encouraging drug dealers into the areas of our city.
Do you believe Australia Day should remain on January 26? Yes. We ALL have CULTURAL ‘Heritage”. Australia Day is for EVERYONE!!
Do you think we are currently facing a climate emergency? NO...It’s called ‘Mother Nature’
Andy Richards
Age: 55
Occupation: Rigger
Do you live in the ward? Yes
Are you or have you ever been a member of a political party?If so, which one(s)? Yes - ALP
What are the three key issues you are campaigning on? I’ll fully fund libraries and children’s services, deliver key sports club and community group projects, and won’t cut essential council services. I’ll stand up for our community on every issue.
Should council only focus on the three Rs - roads, rates and rubbish? Yes, absolutely, whilst ensuring no funding cuts to libraries, children’s and aged care services. If elected, I’ll ensure infrastructure in Mt Duneed, Grovedale, Waurn Ponds and Belmont is maintained.
Do you believe Australia Day should remain on January 26? Yes, but the focus of Australia Day should be about bringing the country together. That means recognising indigenous Australians and their history so they can share in what it means to be Australian.
Do you think we are currently facing a climate emergency? I believe climate change is real, but all levels of government need to act. Council should ensure it acts sustainably, but most work on climate change needs to be done at state/ national level.
Nicholas Kennedy
Age: 53
Occupation: Consultant
Do you live in the ward? No
Are you or have you ever been a member of a political party?If so, which one(s)? No
What are the three key issues you are campaigning on? The Main issue I am campaigning on is to keep rates low. In tough economic times when Interest are high - your Council should not increase rates
Should council only focus on the three Rs - roads, rates and rubbish? Rates - Keeping then Low, Roads and Rubbish
Do you believe Australia Day should remain on January 26? Yes
Do you think we are currently facing a climate emergency? I do - I think Council should make steps like having Electric Cards for all Council staff
Andrew Katos
Age: 54
Occupation: Sales Executive - Rex Gorell Nissan
Do you live in the ward? I live in Highton
Are you or have you ever been a member of a political party?If so, which one(s)? Yes. Liberal Party.
What are the three key issues you are campaigning on? 1. Focusing council on its core activities.
2. Implement a rate freeze and maintain affordable rates.
3. Upgrade and maintain local and citywide infrastructure.
Should council only focus on the three Rs - roads, rates and rubbish? Yes. The three R’s are at the cornerstone of my campaign. Council cannot change the world and we need to focus on local infrastructure and services.
Do you believe Australia Day should remain on January 26? Yes. January 26th should remain as Australia Day and citizenship ceremonies should be conducted on this date.
Do you think we are currently facing a climate emergency? Whilst I believe that our climate has been forever changing, I do not believe that we are in a climate emergency.
Izzy Scherrer
Did not respond.
Joshua Jaitsma
Did not respond.
Dereck Wallace
Did not respond.
Originally published as City of Greater Geelong election 2024: Deakin candidate survey
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