My priorities as Councillor

When electing Councillors to represent them, community members should be confident that community views will be listened to and respected.

Transparency of Council decision making

• Councillors need information to make informed decisions

• Return the public forum to Council meetings

• Bring community into discussion early

• Community takes consultation seriously – so should Council

Finish current projects, then take stock and look after the assets we have

• Complete the Sport and Recreation and Bob Campbell Oval projects

• Find a way to acquire properties for St Leonards South park

• Maintain our assets – don’t create a burden for future rate payers

Share what we have

• Grassed open space is precious – it must be shared

• Explore how Council (not just developers) can ease the housing shortage

Connect our communities

• Delivery of our Bike Plan and footpaths – River Road is urgent

• Advocate for those who rely on public transport

• Support more local neighbourhood activities and events

Acknowledge that major developments impact residents

• Meaningful engagement with impacted residents

• Traffic congestion in St Leonards must be addressed

Impacts on environment to underpin all decisions

• Protect our bushland and waterways from sediment run-off

• Increased funding for bushland management

• Major drive to achieve our emissions reduction targets

Authorised by Eric Southwood, 17 Mitchell St, Greenwich NSW 2065