Lots to Consider for Muswellbrook Election
There are 26 people who will appear on the Muswellbrook Local Government Election ballot paper, including three groups of six people each.
Muswellbrook Shire Council has 12 councillor positions and they then elect their mayor and deputy mayor at the first meeting of council.
Lead candidate for Group 1 is Max Morris joined by Jacinta Ledlin, Tim Williams, Megan Black, Andrew Reynolds, Thomas Griffin.
Jeff Drayton is the lead candidate for Group 2 joined by Louise Dunn, Clare Bailey, Stephen Ward, Rachel McInnes, Tracey Vicary.
De-Anne Douglas is the lead candidate for Group 3 joined by Rod Scholes, David Hartley, Kristin Goodhew, Dane Scandurra, Heidi Hartley.
Ungrouped candidates are Amanda Barry, Graeme McNeil, Dick Varley, Mark Bowditch, Rohit Mahajan, Jennifer Lecky, Kim Grainger and Darryl Marshall.
All candidates were offered space in this edition to supply a photograph and to state in 25 words or less why they are running for council.
The following responses were received.
I aim to ensure that the future of the Muswellbrook Shire has a carefully planned and sustainable foundation to promote growth and a build on a solid economic position.
Improving where we live, work and play! Supporting opportunities and planning for the future. Making quality of life better for all residents in our community.
Together for a better future. I am an experienced and effective councillor, with a management background. A challenging future needs stronger and respected voices to manage and advocate.
My priorities are; improve Council’s working relationship with the community; rally the state government for improved health services; focus on less construction and more maintenance of existing buildings.
A master’s in accounting, a local business owner and having served 1 term in Council, I provide knowledge of the local area and current issues. I am a person that has direct accessibility to the community members, and I want to help our community have outstanding services, without adding the pressure of extra expenses to the rate payers.
Communities deserve to have a representative that listens to the community, giving them a voice, and providing a fair and unbiased view.
Well known and active in the community, I am focused on local infrastructure and committed to ensuring local jobs, and I will turn up to meetings.
As a broadcaster on Power FM & 2NM I’m aware of the issues affecting everyone in our region and will be their voice on Council.
I would like to use my experience and time to give back to the community that has given my family and I so much.
Council need to improve their relationship with the community and bring them along. We also need to fight much harder to get our fair share from the mining industry and government.
I have a strong passion for our shire and want to see it prosper whilst being a voice for the community that the community can trust.
I strongly believe that running for council is not just about holding a position; it’s about being an active participant in shaping the future of our community.
As a father, civil engineer, and active Denman community member with the Lions Club and Hospital Auxiliary, I seek your vote to be your Muswellbrook councillor.
