City of Greater Geelong election 2024: Murradoc candidate survey

Find out about this year’s candidates.

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Kate Lockhart

Murradoc candidate Kate Lockhart

Age: 51

Occupation: Natural Resource Manager

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? Better Public facilities & services, run financially efficiently to improve our wellbeing. Effective, integrated climate action for our region to improve public health and the environment.

Should council only focus on the three Rs - roads, rates and rubbish? Local Government has much to do, to better connect people physically through roads and footpaths and also culturally and socially through better community sporting and cultural facilities and services.

Do you believe Australia Day should remain on January 26? I accept Australia Day on the 26th of January, as it now has a very layered history. I would like to see Geelong work closely with Wadawurrung and Wathurong to establish an indigenous dawn service.

Do you think we are currently facing a climate emergency? Yes

Rowan Story

Age: Mature

Occupation: Retired

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)? Liberal

What are the three key issues you are campaigning on? Proper governance, a cost effective council, no overseas trips by councillors or staff

Should council only focus on the three Rs - roads, rates and rubbish? Yes

Do you believe Australia Day should remain on January 26? Yes

Do you think we are currently facing a climate emergency? The climate is definitely changing

Originally published as City of Greater Geelong election 2024: Murradoc candidate survey