Introduction: Katreena Shelley and I have lived in Bathurst for five years. I moved here from Rylstone straight after high school to study at CSU. I have fallen in love with this magnificent city, and my partner and I are settling down here. I’m running for council to be the voice for the growing generation in this city, who will be living here for the years to come. If elected I would bring fresh ideas and out looks to council. I grew up in a small community and around local government, and communicating issues and resolving them, is one of my many passions.
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Popularly-elected mayor: I think it should be the peoples choice as to who represents them. We all want the same thing for this city, to make it even better. If we listen to what the community wants and the ideas everyone has, and a Mayor who has the support of the community things will happen more smoothly and efficiently.
Water sale: No, the water is too important for our community to do so. The water houses marine life and assists balancing out our eco system in the area, along with many other factors.
Roundabout: I have been very passionate regarding the intersection and the roundabout. I believe it is councils responsibility to ensure the safety of residents with our roads and that intersection is not safe. The sooner it is safe, the better.
Australia Day: Australia Day is a celebration of our great country for what it is today.
TAFE buiulding: There are so many opportunities for this building, one being a youth centre. A place for kids to go to after school, or on the weekend. A place they can go to if they don’t feel comfortable at home, or to get away from certain situations. An idea is to teach them skills and the centre can then hire them to do some light cooking or cleaning, something to help them get a job in the future and earn some pocket money.
Rates cap: No, council should be more efficient with rate payers money and should not be asking rate payers to pay more.
Christmas decorations: Yes, it’s council’s job to ensure the city is looking its best as well as performing its best. With the city growing so rapidly, Bathurst is becoming a favourite destination when people are traveling across the Central West, especially during Christmas. Making the city look festive is a part of this attraction.
CCTV: It’s been proven that the city would benefit from CCTV protecting council’s property as well as businesses. Making this city safe for everyone is always on top of the list. However we need to examine the costs of this closely.
Demolition by neglect: I don’t know enough of this topic to comment.
Attendance: Physically I have not been to a Bathurst Council meeting, however I read the minutes and I am highly active in understanding what is happening in council. I believe a WebCast should be available for community members who cant attend council meetings. This will also provide a honest and correct record of meetings.
