District Council of Mount Remarkable candidate profiles - 9 Dec 2019
Profiles for each of the two candidates are in the same order as their names appear on the ballot paper. This information has been provided by the candidates and neither the Returning Officer nor the District Council of Mount Remarkable take responsibility or bear liability for the content contained within.
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Born at Booleroo Centre District Hospital and have lived the majority of my life within the boundaries of the DCMR. Motor mechanic in 1977, then my own business. I have been in business for myself, firstly as mechanical repair in 1985, then sawmilling since 1990. I feel that I have much to offer, within council, with many the years in business, providing skills and knowledge, that will add to council, along with the people skills acquired. I have spent the last 5 years dealing with government. This experience can also add much for council, when negotiating with government. I have strong feelings for the Mount Remarkable District area. I am known, and personally know many families within the areas, through my work as a motor mechanic and, various other activities. I feel that I now have the time to allocate, skills required, and the passion to represent ratepayers. Contact details: |
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I am a highly motivated person who demonstrates a mature and responsible approach to any task or situation I am presented with. I am a highly committed and cooperative team member with more than 25 years of senior management experience, within State Government and Private Sectors. My skills and experiences include; developing and managing departmental procedures and strategic management processes, effective fiscal management, security risk management processes and the submission of accurate, factual and timely reports; I received an Australia Day Award for outstanding service and commitment to project managing several correctional facilities in Queensland. I possess several tertiary qualifications including; a degree in Business Management, Post graduate qualifications in Correctional Administration and Management and several other diplomas and certificates. My career objective has always been and will always be to be the best at what I do and being committed to those I work for. Contact details: |
District Council of Yankalilla candidate profiles - 24 Feb 2020
Profiles for each of the three candidates are in the same order as their names appear on the ballot paper. This information has been provided by the candidates and neither the Returning Officer nor the District Council of Yankalilla take responsibility or bear liability for the content contained within. District Council of Yankalilla - Light Ward Supplementary election results - 24 Feb 2020
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The Yankalilla District is a great place to live. Julie and I have had a home in Carrickalinga since 1977. Our children and grandchildren have grown up here. I have always been passionate about environmentally sustainable business and employment growth. The most satisfying years of my career were helping to create sustainable employment opportunities in small and regional towns. I believe my experience could assist the Council in identifying new employment opportunities in the region. Our District is known for its natural beauty and its cultural heritage. Protecting the character of this District and our quality of life while developing new opportunities is very important to me. I support opportunities where the community is fully engaged in the process of developing strategies for the future in collaboration with Council. I welcome the opportunity to represent you on the Council. Contact details: |
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Please vote for me and support my vision for families, nature and the future. As a successful candidate I will promote family friendly initiatives, encourage more nature enhancing town planning and consider the short and long consequences in decisions and actions. I will lobby hard on behalf of local families for better access to existing services and to increase services. I will also advocate for more accessible green spaces while considering their sustainability. The first item on my agenda will be to finalise a permanent location for the Community Library and return its current location to its original purpose as a community entertainment space. I will also push for a more extensive program of bushfire fuel reduction on the verges of both Council and State Roads throughout our District. I embrace the large variety of circumstances and situations throughout our area and will consult accordingly upon election. Contact Details: 0409 680 432 |
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Growing up in a rural town in a large family I understand how important our 'village' is. My husband Pete and I love raising our two children Jack and Mexie here while enjoying every aspect of our beautiful surrounds and beaches. Our small business has enabled us to meet both residents and tourists alike, as well as bringing people together. We have been showered with support and I would love the opportunity to give back and serve this community as it is so close to my heart. I believe we have a strong, forward thinking council and it is a very exciting time to be on board! I have no personal agenda, except to support decisions which are beneficial to the community. Over the past 10 years I have served on various community groups including The NNYE Pageant, The Fleurieu Coast Business Association and The Yank Youth Advisory Committee. Contact Details: |
City of Port Adelaide Enfield candidate profiles - 24 Feb 2020
Profiles for each of the eight candidates are printed below in the same order as their names appear on the ballot paper. This information has been provided by the candidates and neither the Returning Officer nor City of Port Adelaide Enfield take responsibility or bear liability for the content contained within. City of Port Adelaide Enfield - Enfield Ward supplementary election results - 24 Feb 2020
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I would be honoured to have the opportunity to represent the interests of my community in which I live with my wife and children and understand its strengths and weaknesses. This is why I want to be part of the decision-making process, to help make this the best it can be for everyone. I am a hard worker, starting with my Bachelor's degree in Engineering to my Masters in Environmental Sciences, leading to more than ten years' experience working in public and private sector in a large variety of roles. Currently, I hold a Senior Engineering position in the state Government looking after SA's pristine coastline. I'm driven to improve the quality of life for local residents by bettering facilities, advocating sustainable improvements and creating a more liveable neighbourhood. I'll commit to applying my skills in a genuine effort to represent our stakeholders. Let me be your fresh voice. Contact details: 0491 667 685 |
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Enfield Ward has been my home since arriving in Australia as a child. I hold an Honours Degree in Commerce and Economics and Finance Degree, working as a Consultant on improving business processes. I will bring these skills to Council to listen to you, minimise waste and keep rates low. I have a proven track record of delivering community services, including as Treasurer of Kids Arthritis, helping to re-establish local Neighbourhood Watch, ensuring our rates are spent in our local community again, and keeping 'Enfield' in the Council name. Council must lessen issues caused by subdividing land, immediately commence Local Area Traffic Management programs where needed, and stop hoons. I am Independent, because I want to represent you, not party politics. Email Contact details: 0431 131 161 |
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Seeing the growing issues in our community, such as irresponsible development, congestion and street parking, the growing burden of taxes, cost of living and housing unaffordability, rubbish dumping and recycling practices, maintenance and upkeep of our: roads, footpaths, verges and parks; made me think about what can I do to make a difference? Is it too much to ask for our community to be treated and serviced with the same priority as the Port and other areas? I am the candidate that recognises these problems and is willing to relentlessly fight to bring about a change. Let's say no to the status quo. I know why I am running, and I know what we can accomplish for our community. So here I am, asking for your support. Thank you for taking the time to vote. You can reach me day or night at 0490 659 468. Contact details: |
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Dear Residents, Paul, for over 25 years in roles of a local Councillor and Disability Advocacy has enjoyed a close relationship with his community establishing confidence and trust by serving resident's interests. Paul has an appreciation on what our community expects and demands from councils essentially value for rates and charges being paid. We now have an opportunity to better place the interests of Enfield's residents back on council's agenda. Enfield needs an experienced and independent voice fighting for residents to ensure community amenities such as paths, roads, verges, recreation facilities are appropriately managed and improved whilst scrutinising council's budgets to allow for these challenges. Paul has a proven history of being accessible and reliable when called upon. Such values demonstrate a commitment to residents, local schools, recreational and community groups when needing representation to deal with their local council. Please, Vote 1 Paul Barbaro - Your Effective and Independent Voice. Contact details: 0410 517 295 |
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If elected and being a resident in Enfield Ward my passion and focus would be to stand up for local people's much-needed services. I believe our rates should be spent on essential services like footpaths, roads, reserves, parks, improving safety in the neighbourhood and supporting local businesses to boost the economy. Through doorknocking I have become aware of what is important to local people: hoon driving and overcrowded street parking were some of the resident concerns. To help make our suburbs safer I will work with Council to introduce portable CCTV cameras in hoon driving and illegal dumping hotspots. I am active in several local communities. I believe that we need to grow and develop our community in a way that serves our community. Let's get the basics right before funding extravagance. I am available via 0484200111. Please support me by Voting 1 Ali Hussaini. Contact details: |
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John is an active community member for 45 years, a team player, with excellent communication skills and computer literacy, open minded and lateral thinker. John identifies options to resolve issues. Passionate about our community, he believes that to make it better, to drive change, make it affordable and proud, then joining the council team, will ensure issues are represented, with drive and passion. Easily contacted and will listen, publishing regular updates on progress and initiative. Tertiary Qualifications include Human Resource Development, and Personnel and Industrial Relations. Community Service includes Meals on Wheels, Rotaract, Rotary, and School Councillor. Awards include, Commonwealth Games Relay, Community Road Safety, and others. Married to Lynda, (retired Midwife). Put Enfield first, Vote for John, to be your Independent Member for Enfield Contact details: |
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I am running for council because I want to give something back to the community I call home. I am passionate about helping people live life to the fullest, and making our city beautiful and safe. As a renter and labourer, I will advocate for council initiatives that work towards creating a fairer, more equal and united community that benefits ordinary people rather than vested interests. Councils must prepare for the future, and so their elected members should include young, progressive voices. I am determined to promote a culture of consultation and transparency, and will engage meaningfully and openly with residents. Local government candidates aren't often upfront about their political affiliations, but I am a member of the Greens and have been endorsed by the party. I believe it is important you know this so you can make an informed decision when voting. Contact details: 0434 815 324 |
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My priorities are improving our footpaths so they are safer for elderly and frail people and people in gophers or wheelchairs; traffic management plans to slow traffic and discourage rat-runners avoiding traffic lights by speeding through local streets; installing C.C.T.V. in crime hot spots so Council can take tough action against criminals and hoon drivers; improving safety with better street lighting; whole-of-street planting of shady trees to lower local temperature and encourage residents to play their part by planting their verges with flowers, herbs and vegetables; discouraging high rise apartments springing up on our main roads and streets; and keeping in touch with you regularly, not just at election time. I work as a Chartered Accountant and will bring those skills to Council's budget, with a view to keeping rate increases below inflation. I live in Broadview and am a member of the Australian Labor Party. Contact details: 0448 258 279 |
Yorke Peninsula Council candidate profiles - Gum Flat Ward - 9 Sept 2020
I have lived in Maitland all my life. I previously served as a councillor on the Central Yorke Peninsula Council; also as Chairman of the Maitland District Hospital. I ceased these positions when all Councils and Hospitals amalgamated. This was due to increasing family and work commitments. I worked in the family business for forty years and now oversee the company, Gunning Automotive Group. Customer contact has made me very aware of what ratepayers would like to see happen moving forward. As the father of four, now adult sons, I have always been interested, involved and sponsored many sporting groups Peninsula wide. I will continue to live locally. I am passionate about future development and subsequent growth of the tourism, business and rural sectors. I now have the time and desire to give and to work for the wider community of Yorke Peninsula.
Contact details: 0408 322 671
I am a retired Electrical Foreman (ETSA) and ASC Supervisor. Born 1949, married with four children, eight grandchildren and a rehomed greyhound. I lived and worked around Port Adelaide most of my life until we moved to Port Vincent 11 years ago, having built our home in 1992. My community committee involvements included sports groups, car clubs, now serving as the Port Vincent RSL Sub-Branch (Secretary) and am a Justice of the Peace. My aim is to advance Port Vincent, Yorke Peninsula and all of the YPC area by working closely with members of all communities and Council.
Contact details: 0422 162 204
Having Lived on Yorke Peninsula all of my life and Farm the land here I have a vested interest for all who reside or visit here. I Farm at Rogues Gully with my wife Sue and we have 3 adult Daughters. Sport has played a large role in my life and I have been honoured with life memberships of YP Cricket Association, YP Football League, Ardrossan Cricket Club and SA Country Carnival Cricket Association. I sit on SACA county committee, YPC Zone President since 1998 and went from VP to President of the SACCCA in 2009. With my involvement especially with sport I have had the opportunity to have travelled the Council area regularly. I would like to become a councillor to enable me to have input into making decisions and work toward the Council Area becoming a better place for people to live in and Visitors to travel to.
Contact details: 0409 090 589
I have a military background of 20 years service. My wife and I moved to the Yorke Peninsula 7 years ago, deciding to make Minlaton our home. I was impressed by the area and the welcome given to us by the community. I am now Team Leader of Leisure Options Woodshed which involves helping the clients with projects for themselves, family and friends. I find this very satisfying and it helps to get me involved with assisting other's in the community, such as Girl Guides, Senior Citizens, Minda and the Minlaton Museum. I volunteered at the air show for the Harry Butler Celebration, am a Life Member of RSL and Foundation President of Probus YP. I have willingly donated my time and/or handmade wooden items to many community organisations. If elected I will do my best to represent fairly the area that I am proud to call my home.
Contact details: 0429 023 464
From my professional and life experience I know that listening to the community is a key factor in making decisions on your behalf. If elected, I'll draw on community knowledge as well as my wide experience as a strategic Senior Manager and Board Director. I bring expertise in the fields of communications, leadership and stakeholder engagement over 35 years working in a range of organisations including global corporations, government, planning and development, media, and community services. Originally from SA's mid-north I have a big picture view from living and working across Australia, while valuing the sense of well-being and quality of life that cohesive and supportive communities generate. In 2008 I chose to make Yorke Peninsula my home. My interests are economic development and sustainable use of resources, community safety and well-being, the natural environment, equitable access to services, accountability, and positive outcomes for the community.
Contact details: 0417 084 475
Retired Police Sergeant, Post Office Licencee, Council Authorised Officer/General Inspector. I have served as a Ward Councillor for Mount Remarkable and Yorke Peninsula Councils. I have been a Committee member on many community and workplace committees and associations. I Chaired the YPC Access Advisory Committee and the 2018 Yorke Peninsula Art Exhibition Working Party. I have no vested commercial interest or affilliation with any minority or political group and it is my aim to build on what we already enjoy on the Peninsula. I'm a strong advocate for mental health and community health issues, particularly during this current health crisis with which we are faced. I'm also a passionate advocate for sustainable waste management and recycling and efficient environmental practises in land management. My policy is the need to work as a cohesive unit with Council staff, elected members and the wider community to achieve all our goals.
Contact details: 0428 678 839
Born in Minlaton, I have lived on SYP all my life. I am married to Alison we have three adult children. Two of whom live in the council area. I am a very approachable person, always happy to have a chat. For the last 30 years I have owned and run two car Dealerships at Minlaton and Yorketown. While running a small business and employing staff I have learnt to be a good listener. I also have vast experience dealing with the community along with corporates, banks and financial institutions. We need people to 'live, work and play' in our council area. I will promote facilities to encourage this. I understand there are a wide range of issues that affect retirees, young families and visitors. To me, investigating the cost benefit of any proposal will be a priority, this will ensure the best outcome.
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