Introduction: Jim Sheehan, 56 years. I am running for council as I have grown up in Bathurst and love the city. It is an opportunity to build on the work that has already been done and make our city better.
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Popularly-elected mayor: No I believe the mayor should be appointed by the elected councillors.
Water sale: No we are possibly about to go into a summer of little rain, meaning we need to preserve our water supply.
Roundabout: I do not believe there is enough room for a roundabout in that area, given that large buses with children on board would be trying to negotiate the obvious tight turn. There has to be another way, I think we are looking in the wrong direction as the Hereford Street roundabout causes more accidents, based on how many cars I quote at the smash repair business I am employed at.
Australia Day: I believe we should keep Australia Day on January 26, as it is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet. If it's not broken, why fix it?
TAFE building: The old TAFE building could be restored keeping its heritage look and possibly have retail outlets rent the rooms available. Cost is a large factor.
Rates cap: We need to keep looking at infrastructure and this has to be paid somehow. Maybe a small increase in rates could help.
Christmas decorations: Of course if we have them, Council should fund the majority with the possibility of businesses paying a small nominal fee.
CCTV: I believe that council already does fund part of CCTV in the CBD.
Demolition by neglect: No I don't believe in sanctions against home owners, although I do believe in keeping Bathurst's heritage.
Attendance: Two
