Popularly-elected mayor: While not saying that I necessarily support the concept of a popularly-elected mayor, I would support a low-cost referendum to gauge community support for this issue.

Water sale: Very unlikely.

Roundabout: Although I have used this intersection many times, it has not been in busy school times and so I am not really qualified to express an opinion. If there is a genuine problem at this intersection and expert opinion dictates that a roundabout is the only solution I would support council funding in FY17-18. Other less expensive options should be investigated first.

Australia Day: 26th January has a significance of historical events that cannot be undone, whether you agree with them or not. Whilst it must be recognised that this continent was occupied for many millennia prior to 1788, it does nonetheless indicate the date that our European forefathers came to Australia and started our modern period of existence here. There were many events thereafter for which we must regret, but again they cannot be reversed. If we respect that the aboriginal people were the traditional owners of this country way before western occupation, and work with them today, then there is little to be achieved by changing the date.

TAFE building: I have not been inside of the old TAFE building, but believe that it should become structure for community use. Clearly modern regulations for health, fire and access will make its restoration very expensive, but hopefully not prohibitive. Car parking will always be an issue, but perhaps a shuttle service could lessen this problem. There are many European edifices without nearby parking.

I could see it housing the Michell Conservatorium which is currently very limited by space constraints. It could also house rehearsal and recital rooms to cater for all the arts including music, dance and theatre as well as some exhibitions. These could also house public meeting rooms. Perhaps the library in Keppel Street could be relocated here and the BRAG be extended into its premises. The BRC has never been in better shape than the present, so I submit that the new council explore the possible redevelopment of the old TAFE building at an early opportunity. Consideration of limited commercial usage could offset some costs.

Rates cap: As a general rule, I would say no. However, for certain community projects it could be justified. We must always remain aware that this is a regional council, with a very large footprint. It cannot slug Hill End or Rockley residents to fund CBD projects.

Christmas decorations: I would support only very limited funding for decoration of council properties. Leave the decoration to the commercial enterprises that seek to exploit Christmas for their own gain.

CCTV: Yes… unreservedly. Unfortunately, we have some very inconsiderate, if not evil, people in this town. There are also way too many unsupervised youths wandering the streets.

Demolition by neglect: If we are to maintain Bathurst as a heritage hub in NSW council must have some censures for owners of older, historically significant buildings that are wantonly allowed to lapse into terminal disrepair. In some cases, limited financial support could be warranted.

Attendance: Approximately 2… unfortunately I have music rehearsal on Wednesday evenings.