o Working well o Other (Please describe).. Promote and uphold the Neighbourhood Character Review report (2019)b. Ill bring my business skills to council to ensure ratepayers get real value. I am a civil engineer living in Croydon. I am offering myself to be your Councillor for the Barngeong Ward. Please contact me 0409003048 or jo-annetaylor4@bigpond.com or look at my fb page https://www. I have lived in Maroondah for all my life and grew up in South Croydon. 20920, Notice of Intention to Sell Land - 45, 47 and 49 Eastfield Road, Ringwood East, Golf cart path construction - Contract no.20921, Project management services - Car park redevelopment EOI - Contract no. I am committed to continuing this advocacy on your behalf. Im a mother of two young children and a Manager of an Early Childhood Learning Centre. I would like to see more available independent living for our capable elderly. We will need to identify and reserve sites for new schools in the coming decade. The environment and climate change are also significant issues, particularly in the eyes of younger people. Steven Andrew Marks will serve the bond without conviction and pay a $300 penalty and $700 towards the prosecution's costs. We here at Connecting Maroondah, in collaboration with Transition Towns Maroondah (TTM) have noted an increase of interest in local council matters and the upcoming elections. Consulting the community before making decisions is what you can expect if Im elected. 20984, Pavilion redevelopment - contract no. Thank you to all those whove painted rainbows, created Spoonville characters and put teddy bears in the windows of your home. I have also worked on Belmont Park, South Croydon Scouts, Croydon Soccer Club and METEC Committees. Former appointments, chair Melbourne Metropolitan waste board, Director Eastern Regional Tafe Board, Director Incolink, Director Co-invest, Director Australian Bone marrow institute. I agree that globally and locally we are in the midst of a Climate Emergency and with so many prominent leaders (from Greta Thunberg to Al Gore) advocating for change in the way were looking after our planet. Do you see a role for Maroondah Council to liaise with Yarra Ranges Council to achieve better overall landscaping outcomes?Yes, this can be a dialogue conducted through direct, interpersonal channels as well as through more formal channels like the Eastern Region Group of Councils. Hit your fitness goals in time for Run Maroondah. Amend aspects of the Municipal Planning Scheme to better support existing neighbourhood character and well-being.d. I will also complete the now defunct promise to acquire the vacant South Croydon Primary School and soon to be vacant Croydon Community School Sites for community use and stop the possibility of their sell off for housing development. Do you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? Derelict buildings are an eyesore and attract crime. I look forward to hearing from you. Im standing for Maroondah Council because I want a council that is more family friendly and focused on community needs. With your vote, Ill prioritise the repair and installation of new footpaths. In order to respond to a tender you must first register. We need councillors that care more about the community rather than visions of grandeur. (1) Undertaking co-design workshops with the community, community leaders and environmental groups to achieve sustainable outcomes. It would be an honour to represent you on the Maroondah City Council. 20896, Annual Report 2017/18 - The Age - 19 September 2018, Notice of Tender - Floodlighting Upgrade - Contract No. Some of the work Im most proud of includes; the reduction of our carbon footprint due to innovative energy initiatives, the upgrades and vision for the Croydon Town Centre, the Tarralla Creek rejuvenation, our work on youth and family mental health with the Communities of Wellbeing, supporting volunteer organisations and upgrades to various sporting facilities. I will continue my advocacy for community groups, sporting clubs and work to ensure we continue the redevelopments of our community facilities and provide access for all regardless of ability. See the Australian Electoral Commission website to find out which Federal electorate you live in. I will ensure there will be delivery of high quality and accessible services for our residents and have a vision to develop our council into a prosperous, safe, healthy and active one. No rate increases. As your councillor I will support and champion initiatives to boost economic development for our businesses and wider community. 20881, Street Tree Management Services - Contract No. Our Global Local bulletin highlights local solutions to global challenges, with a different theme each week offering critical insights, policy suggestions and case studies. Councillors and wards - Maroondah City Council Better protections for canopy trees and open space in private spaces?e. How do you think the outcomes can be improved within your capacity as a Councillor?a. Overall, Utah was Solid Republican, having voted . Our local businesses will need support during and after the pandemic. I come from among us, as a Croydon small business owner and resident, parent of school and kinder aged children, active member of local soccer, baseball and tennis clubs, and Scouts group. As a rate payer, I want, like everyone, accountability and transparency around expenditure of rates. I cherish the fact that local sports and recreation, which has played such a big role in my life, is now being taken up by my kids. As a member of the Eastern Transport Coalition, I would nominate public transport connectivity and serviceability, which includes improvements to service routes, timetabling, disability access, commuter parking, and passenger safety. Mother. If you give me the privilege of representing you on Council, rest assured that I will listen to you and work for you. Mob: 0481 742 959brightsidemily@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightsidejubilee. Questions from Ruskin Park Residents Action Group. Theyre a message of hope. Whether you live in East, South or North Ringwood i want to be a strong voice for you on Maroondah council. December 1, 2023 - January 12, 2024 (January periodic) After the election, candidates must continue to file periodic disclosure statements each January and July through the post-election audit until the campaign has satisfied all outstanding . Doesnt matter if youre a small business owner, single resident, small or large family, rate payer or renter, we all pay good money to live here, and would simply like to pick up the phone, report a problem and get it sorted! Councillors of Maroondah City Council See a list of Councillors since 1997. 20914, Design services for Karralyka redevelopment - Contract no.20900, Pavilion design and construct - Contract no. I am not a member of any political party, nor am I a career politician. Maroondah City Council Map - Detailed Arrabri Ward (3 vacancies) Results for this election have now been finalised. For too long, our town center has been neglected and permitted to become rundown. Where do you find your information on Climate Change?Australian Conservation Foundation, Emergency Management Australia, Climate council, fb sites, Captain Paul WatsonWhat most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?start with solar panels on council buildings, Im sure their energy provider is a coal muncher, What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now?with more building we need to make sure our parks are protected, make sure that wildlife corridors work, we need to plant now for the futureDo you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? F. We need to continue strengthening our planning provisions. There is nothing for Croydon South or Bayswater North in the 2020 budget except for the maximum 2% rate and 6% garbage charge increases in this Pandemic Year. Our resilient and vibrant community is dealing with challenging times and local government matters to support in the recovery. Your information will not be disclosed to any external party without your consent, unless Council is required or authorised to do so by law. I have lived and worked in Maroondah for 45 years. I will push for Council to be given more power to order repairs or demolition at the owners expense. I am running because I have a vision to represent and be an advocate for our diverse and growing community during these unprecedented times. I find my information from environmental friendly resources, What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues? My family has a police background with my father a member of the Victorian Police Force for 28 years. 20990, Notice of Intention to Amend Road Management Plan, Waste disposal services - contract no. Endorsed by the Ratepayers Maroondah Group. Why or why not?Yes. BH: (03) 9723 4545AH: (03) 9723 4545Mob: 0417 391 743les.willmott@gmail.comFacebook https://www.facebook.com/Les-Willmott-OAM-JP-Candidate-for-Wicklow-ward-Maroondah-City-Council-103380771530808. Your ongoing support will enable me to keep making the improvements our community deserves. Ill work with the community and town planners to ensure minimal congestion to our suburbs. We need to keep protecting and enhancing our leafy-green environment with strategic tree planting and refusals of inappropriate developments. We must continue to have community consultation meetings, to ensure that the residents concerns are heard and acted upon. Myself, partner and our 5 kids are blessed to call Maroondah home. We appreciate the time that Councillors and prospective Councillors have take to respond to our questions, and the interest in appearing on our podcast. I am always looking for ideas that are as ambitious as possible when it comes to environmental action. I will keep advocating for upgrades to intersections such as Yarra Rd & Maroondah Highway and for public transport improvements (especially buses). I know that COVID has made doing business very hard for many. I support keeping our historical buildings and limiting the overdevelopment of our suburbs. Location: Based at Ringwood but will work across Maroondah Council area; Position Description - pdf Opens in new window Position Description - docx Opens in new window: 05-Mar-2023 11:30 PM (AEDT) Start New Application; Access Existing Application; Preview Application Form; Statutory Planner Job Ref - SPL013 Im an owner operator of a plumbing business that employs 10 local workers. 21002, Bill payment and banking services - contract no.20996, Croydon Central redevelopment - contract no.20998, Reactive tree maintenance services - contract no.21004, Road enhancement works - contract no.21011, Minor stormwater drainage maintenance - contract no.21009, Stormwater harvesting - contract no.21007, Car park and pathway lighting upgrade - contract no.21015, Leisure centre management system - contract no.21018, Maroondah Liveability Wellbeing and Resilience Strategy, Maroondah Disability Action Plan 2022-2026, Summary of Candidate Election Campaign Donations 2022, Summary of Candidate Election Campaign Donations 2020, Blank Candidate Donation Campaign Return Form, Submit a submit a written report to the Minister for Local Government, specifying, (a) the names of the candidates in the election; and, (b) the names of the candidates who submitted a return under section 306, AND. I will advocate for council to maintain and improve the vital local community services, including aged and disability services. Maroondah City Council elections were conducted by the Victorian Electoral Commission on 24 October 2020. Maroondah Leader - Maroondah City Council's elections will go ahead as I will stand to create and continue a community that feels like family for another young child. If elected, I seek to be an effective, active and accessible Councillor. It involves selecting the candidates who most competitively meet . At present I dont believe there are any in Maroondah..I would like council to work with a group like Ironbark to assess where the biggest gain in emissions reduction can be achieved in our community. I will advocate for more local, state and federal government funding to support youth focused counselling and welfare programs, family support programs and initiatives, and resilience and mindfulness programs for those who need it. It is important that councillors have a comprehensive understanding of council economics to ensure comprehensive business practices are applied to your dollar. Do you think a council should declare a Climate Emergency? 4. See above! The residential zones are working well in some areas, we should be strengthening our own planning control through planning scheme amendments. I am determined to ensure that your voice matters within Maroondah Council. The Reformed Residential Zones (State Planning Scheme) were enacted in 2014. As your Councillor I will fight for; a compassionate Council that cares for the community, more opportunities for local employment and local business, infrastructure that enables and connects people, protection of a leafy green Maroondah, and a transparent Council that keeps the community informed. Amend aspects of the Municipal Planning Scheme to better support existing neighbourhood character and well-being.d. 14 - Submissions Invited - The Age - 5 September 2018, Notice of Tender - Cleaning Ringwood & Dorset Golf - Contract No. Candidates: Ry Armstrong Andrew Ashiofu Joy Hollingsworth Alex Hudson Asukaa Jaxx District 4 Neighborhood: Northeast Seattle, including the University District and Wallingford State of play: Incumbent Alex Pedersen says he isn't running for re-election. Ill inject funding into junior sports, create first class sporting facilities, and upgrade rooms to be female friendly, which will also assist to improve female participation in local sports. Question 6. It provides a simple, secure and efficient means for managing tendering activities and quotations. So, weve collated their campaign statements and responses from a TTM survey. Candidate statements are not verified or endorsed by the Election Manager, Connecting Maroondah, or TTM. In fact, Ive lived in our community for 58 years. I feel that we should be represented by people who live in the communities that theyre elected to represent. 20972, Pavilion redevelopment - contract no. More than ever we need representation on council that will listen to the community and ensure that the council during this difficult period, provides the essential services and support that we all expect. 20876, Road Upgrades & Reconstruction - Contract No. As a councillor, I will prioritise the provision of quality services and fight for secure employment that is accessible to all. I want to work to keep it that way. Ratepayers are doing it tough and finding it difficult to make ends meet, yet Maroondahs 9 councillors voted 6 to 3 to increase the rate by the maximum allowed by the state government. Where do you find your information on Climate Change?A range of sources: newspaper, shared articles from environment groups on Facebook such as Eastern Action for the Environment, email updates from ACF, shared information on Twitter.What most innovative action would you like the council to make in response to local environmental issues?Some public electric car charging stations would help drive the change to those. Would you support an enforceable Maroondah Residents Charter (or Bill of Rights), which includes the following items (Y/N is fine):a. NOTICE: The contents of candidate statements were provided by the candidates and from their responses to the Victorian Electoral Commission, for your reference here. Council being the final Responsible Authority/decision maker for all residential development in Maroondah?d. Gardens for Wildlife or similar programs, more community gardens across the municipality with leadership from locals, not necessarily Council. Deputy Mayor Maroondah City Council 2019-20. Andrews could not immediately say . Im passionate about protecting the local environment, avoiding over-development and keeping council finances in good shape. I will take tough action to stop developers from sitting on vacant shops, cut the red tape and reduce bureaucracy for small businesses and residents. I was elected to Council in 2016, and as the Mayor of Maroondah, I seek your support to build on our achievements over the last 4 years. With the ongoing challenge of Council planning decisions being contested and declining outcomes for revegetation and canopy in the private realm, do you have any other suggestions for improving outcomes.Improving our planning control. 20887, Notice of Tender - Floodlighting Upgrade - Contract No. I understand business, technology and community. Question 7. Crow Kid: Lemony S Puppet theatre performances and puppet-making workshops. We will be back cheering you on very soon. E.g. I know most sports fields have water tanks but very few have solar. If elected I will work tirelessly to protect and improve our local community. are they attainable? I volunteer locally. facebook.com/Elect-Jo-anne-Taylor-Wicklow-ward-MaroondahCouncil-2020-114308203750519 thank you. (1) The Climate Reality Project, Environment Victoria, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute. Please Vote 1 for Andrew Schafer for Yarrunga Ward. For the best website experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser. 1.Maintaining and enhancing our parks and gardens.2.Improving our sporting facilities.3.More bicycle paths and walking tracks.4.An improved waste management system, to stop reliance on land fill, and improved recycling. The Maroondah community welcomed my family with support and opportunities to prosper. To do this we need sound planning provisions and councillors with the strength and experience to enforce them. Council can take a lead role in creating an environment that promotes happy healthy living for our elderly. But I think Council can at least make some accommodation for local residents and ratepayers in its polices and guidelines that gives priority to protections for residents against inappropriate development, detailed assessment of the cumulative impact of development on neighbourhood character and streetscapes prior to any approval, protections for canopy trees and open space in private spaces, and mandatory notification of and communication with all residents in the area of proposed new developments. Local planning laws that require a detailed assessment of the cumulative impact of development on neighbourhood character and streetscapes prior to any approval?c. Council adopts 2022/23 Budget with $51.69m investment in capital works projects. Improving car parking at stations and shopping centres. Council needs to provide our local community and sporting clubs with the tools and assistance to not only survive during covid but to also prosper moving forward. 13 Nov Results Declared Results in the 2020 Maroondah Council Elections will be declared on Friday 13th November 2020. The declaration of the poll was conducted by the Victorian Election Commission and took place at 10am on Thursday 5 November, 2020. I went to Heathmont Secondary College. As a member of Bicycle Network Victoria, I would also include the creation and implementation of a neighbourhood bike plan; bicycle parking; cycling links not just through reserves and parks, but also connecting to retail and commercial areas, to schools, playgrounds and kindergartens; and more dedicated bike lanes along major thoroughfares, including trials of pop-up bike lanes. 20898, Notice of Tender - Flood Mitigation Works - Contract No. The information you provide on this form is being collected by Maroondah City Council for the strict purpose of conducting Council business. I just think we need concrete action on climate change. PO Box 156 Where do you find your information on Climate Change?From various sources, like the Climate Council of Australia, Climate Action Network Australia, and Environment Victoria. Maintain our green and leafy environment, What environmental issues in Maroondah do you regard as needing strong action now?Stop the loss of mature trees. Its possible an extensive public education campaign could help, and even improved surveillance or inspections of certain properties identified as having significant vegetation (especially native vegetation) coverage requiring protection. Maroondah City Council election results 2020 . Following the resignation of former Councillor Nora Lamont, the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) managed a by-election for the Wonga Ward. Over the past two years, I have been your independent voice on council championing safer local roads and footpaths; inclusive community services and facilities, particularly for migrant groups and those with varying abilities and special needs; improving and protecting our parks and reserves, and defending against inappropriate development; investments in youth and seniors programs and services; ongoing support for families, parents and careers; and support to lift local trade and commerce.Vote 1 Cr Tasa Damante. Many residents in the Ruskin Park Neighbourhood believe the current rate and nature of residential development in this area, has been detrimental to the character of the neighbourhood in respect to the canopy and the objectives of the SLO4 overlay. I will work to save the leafy environment of our city and limit overdevelopment, keep Dorset Golf Course intact, maintain Eastfield Park and not relocate the Croydon Outdoor Pool but relocate some services back to Croydon. Part of living in a democracy is undertaking your civic duty and engaging with government Im glad Transition Towns does this on a regular basis. Our sport and recreation facilities are world-class, but we need a councilled campaign to actively engage our community and get kids, in particular, active again once government restrictions are eased.Please contact me on 0407504188 if you would like to chat about issues that concern you. Sport brings our community together. Therefore, council is looking to develop Eastfield park into a professional sporting area rather than a park for the people to enjoy. 8. Short answer; scientists and other QUALIFIED experts in the field. I know many in my community are doing it really tough. But I need your support. You can find out more about voting from the Victorian Electoral Commission. Maroondah City Council's elections will go ahead as scheduled on October 24 - with all residents to cast their votes by postal vote. We hope this helps you with your voting choices. Maroondah City Council is divided into 9 single-councillor wards. And, according to my understanding, state legislation sufficiently protects cultural, indigenous and native vegetation through heritage protections. You deserve better, McAlpin Ward and Greater Maroondah deserve better! Post-COVID, our council needs to shift its focus to better support residents and small businesses. The rate and size of development in Croydon is increasing. Ensure Council staff are reviewing planning applications consistent with the Ruskin Park planning objectives.c. Ruskin Park residents are noticing the erosion of canopy, vegetation and open space, not only in our neighbourhood but also in adjoining areas that are in the Yarra Ranges Shire.
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