Policy Platform
I continue to fight for better liveability, accessibility, environmental sustainability for Sparks Ward and Whitehorse. I support a healthy, inclusive and vibrant community.
I also stand for the following:
Governance and Financial Sustainability
- Elevating governance practices – to strengthen accountability and transparency
- Supporting rate-capping and delivering value to residents and ratepayers
- Effective financial management, while ensuring delivery of quality services and facilities to the community
Improving Planning Outcomes and Green Spaces
- Protecting neighbourhoods from inappropriate development, balancing liveability and growth
- Further protection of our trees, vegetation and open space
- Explore opportunities to secure / convert land in Box Hill and Box Hill South for green open space, including the former Box Hill Brickworks site
Major Projects Advocacy
- Continue to push for improved and transparent planning and consultation in relation to major projects (across all levels of government) that will impact our area
Community Services and Infrastructure
- Programs that support social connection and health and wellbeing across all ages
- Supporting youth, families and the elderly
- Recreation Masterplan for Surrey Park and Sparks Lower Precinct, and explore further amenity upgrade opportunities for Whitehorse Reserve
- Streetscape, footpath and road improvements
- Promoting active transport (walking, cycling etc) and review car park management in major activity centres, including Box Hill
- Accessible community and recreational facilities and services, including libraries, aquatics and table tennis
Supporting Businesses and the Local Economy
- Working with businesses and other stakeholders to ensure Box Hill is a welcoming, vibrant, activity hub
- Implementation of the new Whitehorse Investment and Economic Development Strategy