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Home | = Local council and = community=20 elections | Bayside City = Council=20 | Candidates = | Candidate statements

Bayside City Council 2008 elections
Candidate = statements

Cent= ral=20 Ward (3 vacancies)=20
Nort= hern=20 Ward (2 vacancies)=20
Sout= hern=20 Ward (2 vacancies)

Central Ward (3 vacancies)

NOTICE: Information in candidate statements is = provided=20 by the candidates. Any enquiries about a candidate statement should be = directed=20 to the relevant candidate. Candidate statements are not verified or = endorsed by=20 the Returning Officer. Contact details available at http://www.vec.vic.gov.au/.

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HARTNEY,=20 Steve

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My=20 wife Hana our daughter Anicka and I have lived in Bayside for 20 years = now. I am=20 a professional engineer, my wife is a volunteer with a local charity and = our=20 daughter is studying law at university. I reckon Bayside is a terrific = place to=20 live and bring up children. Like most people we have religiously payed = our=20 Council rates. Apart from a nearby dual occupancy problem, we have not = had much=20 to do with the Council. But times have changed. I am angry by the = proposed State=20 Government planning laws that will see high-rise developments forced = into parts=20 of Bayside. With no rights to object to these developments the very = nature of=20 our community will change, forever. Council is not just for collecting = the=20 garbage and enforcing local by-laws, there needs to be strong voices in=20 contesting decisions that will have a permanent impact on all our=20 lifestyles.

Candidate's Indication of = Preferences:
1 =20 HARTNEY, Steve
4 SCHIRRMAN, Michael Theodore
6 LOW,=20 David
3 DIXON, Colin
7 TAYLOR, Pauline
8 = LONG,=20 James
5 O'BRIEN, Terry
9 HAST, Tom
10 SHAW,=20 Louise
11 CASTELLI, Sonia
12 ATKINSON, Lee
2 =20 FREDERICO, Felicity
13 HOWIE, Juliann

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SCHIRRMAN,=20 Michael Theodore

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I=20 was born in Bayside and my wife and two daughters agree it is a great = place to=20 live. I also bring managerial business skills as a Business Manager in=20 manufacturing. As your councillor my objectives would include - a = sensible=20 approach to the heritage listing overlay that reflects reality to the=20 architecture and the period in which the dwellings were constructed. An=20 immediate resolution to the New Street railway crossing. A common sense = approach=20 to resolving the continuing parking congestion issues in the retail = areas of=20 Sandringham and Hampton Street shopping precincts. More regular beach = cleaning=20 to remove broken glass, syringes and washed up storm water rubbish. = Provide=20 incentives for Bayside ratepayers at Talinga Rd Transfer station. At the = moment=20 the facility can be used by anyone from any municipality and the cost is = the=20 same. Resident discounts would reduce the cost to council of the = kerbside hard=20 rubbish collection.

Candidate's Indication of=20 Preferences:
5 HARTNEY, Steve
1 SCHIRRMAN, Michael = Theodore
8 LOW, David
2 DIXON, Colin
9 = TAYLOR,=20 Pauline
7 LONG, James
6 O'BRIEN, Terry
4 = HAST,=20 Tom
10 SHAW, Louise
11 CASTELLI, Sonia
12 = ATKINSON,=20 Lee
3 FREDERICO, Felicity
13 HOWIE, Juliann

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LOW,=20 David

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I=20 aim to make Bayside Council what it should be -- a place that listens = and=20 responds. By voting for me, the endorsed Greens candidate, you can help = build a=20 Council that genuinely speaks for its electorate. Bayside needs to = maintain and=20 improve its community resources. We must not sell off our heritage for=20 short-term gain. We need safe streets, clean parks and quality sporting=20 facilities that are open to all. We need better planning outcomes that = respect=20 community views and aspirations. As a husband and father of a young = family, I=20 know kindergartens and schools are important. We also need better youth = and=20 aged-care services -- and a vibrant arts community. My environmental and = community training, including a Doctorate (PhD) in Environmental = Communication,=20 demonstrate that I have the necessary skills to get effective results. = Vote for=20 me if you care about where and how we live. Mobile: = 0410 355 611=20 Email: david.low@vic.greens.org.au

Candidate's Indication of=20 Preferences:
13 HARTNEY, Steve
11 SCHIRRMAN, = Michael=20 Theodore
1 LOW, David
10 DIXON, Colin
7 = TAYLOR,=20 Pauline
3 LONG, James
9 O'BRIEN, Terry
12 = HAST,=20 Tom
2 SHAW, Louise
8 CASTELLI, Sonia
4 = ATKINSON,=20 Lee
6 FREDERICO, Felicity
5 HOWIE, Juliann

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DIXON,=20 Colin

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I=20 have 15 years of policing experience with Victoria Police. I live and = work in=20 Bayside. I have an active involvement with the community through various = charity=20 and sporting clubs. As your councillor, I would work towards appropriate = town=20 planning decisions and actively address the graffiti problem occurring=20 throughout Bayside. I would also strive to achieve better services for = senior=20 citizens, young families, childcare services and improve community and = youth=20 services. I would also ensure the appropriate expenditure of council = funds. I=20 believe that there is a need for change and input of new ideas and I = will ensure=20 Bayside Council is totally transparent and accountable to the community = for=20 which it serves. I seek your endorsement as Central Ward Councillor and = together=20 we can continue to make Bayside a great place to live and=20 work.

Candidate's Indication of Preferences:
4 = HARTNEY,=20 Steve
3 SCHIRRMAN, Michael Theodore
10 LOW, = David
1 =20 DIXON, Colin
8 TAYLOR, Pauline
5 LONG, = James
13 =20 O'BRIEN, Terry
12 HAST, Tom
6 SHAW, Louise
7 =20 CASTELLI, Sonia
11 ATKINSON, Lee
2 FREDERICO,=20 Felicity
9 HOWIE, Juliann

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TAYLOR,=20 Pauline

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=20 I run my own interior design business and I am an independent not = beholden to=20 any special interest or lobby group. Councillors must place Bayside = residents=20 first and truly represent them. As a mother I want to see more Council = funding=20 go towards families and the establishment of a specialized mental health = clinic=20 in partnership with the Federal and State Governments, and = not-for-profit=20 organizations. If elected I will direct more funding to up-grading = parks, roads=20 and footpaths. I will be accessible to residents. I will address crime = and=20 safety issues. I will consult residents and ratepayers on contentious = issues=20 especially planning matters. Council services must be maintained and = improved:=20 eg, rubbish and recycling collections, libraries, senior citizens and = childcare=20 facilities. As a business woman I believe it is vital that our council = is run=20 efficiently with finances under control. I oppose rate rises, foolish = council=20 spending and spiraling debt.

Candidate's Indication of=20 Preferences:
10 HARTNEY, Steve
11 SCHIRRMAN, = Michael=20 Theodore
5 LOW, David
6 DIXON, Colin
1 = TAYLOR,=20 Pauline
2 LONG, James
12 O'BRIEN, Terry
13 = HAST,=20 Tom
3 SHAW, Louise
4 CASTELLI, Sonia
7 = ATKINSON,=20 Lee
8 FREDERICO, Felicity
9 HOWIE, Juliann

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LONG,=20 James

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As=20 the current Deputy Mayor I seek your support for re-election to = represent you in=20 the Central Ward. As a four term councillor I am aware of how to best = deal with=20 the challenges that will confront us. I will protect ratepayers from = unsound=20 financial management, waste and inefficiency. I will fight inappropriate = development and only support planning applications where they enhance = our=20 residential amenity and the village or beachside atmosphere of Bayside.=20 Protection of the foreshore, environment and architectural heritage is=20 paramount. I will direct more funding for mental health services, = libraries,=20 aged and child care, recycling and parks maintenance. Graffiti removal = and a=20 greater police presence is a must. I am a Justice of the Peace, = recipient of The=20 Australian Bravery Medal in 2000, Rotary Assistant Governor, director of = Melbourne City Opera and National Vice President of the Australian = Bravery=20 Association. Contact me on 9593 3749, 0466396571 or jlong35@gmail.com=20

Candidate's Indication of Preferences:
9 = HARTNEY,=20 Steve
10 SCHIRRMAN, Michael Theodore
3 LOW, = David
5 =20 DIXON, Colin
11 TAYLOR, Pauline
1 LONG, = James
12 =20 O'BRIEN, Terry
13 HAST, Tom
2 SHAW, Louise
4 =20 CASTELLI, Sonia
8 ATKINSON, Lee
7 FREDERICO,=20 Felicity
6 HOWIE, Juliann

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O'BRIEN,=20 Terry

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Having=20 lived in Highett since 1964 I have extensive local knowledge of the = broader area=20 of Bayside that has enabled me to represent, as Councillor, the = residents and=20 traders of Charman Ward for 9 years. I have been fortunate to be = instrumental in=20 achieving many improvements in that time and hope to achieve more in the = new,=20 larger, Central Ward. Having a long history of community involvement, = that=20 continues to this day, has enabled me to better understand many of the=20 community's needs. Being Mayor in 02/03 gave me even more insight! I am = strongly=20 supportive of Youth and Family Services; the need to maintain and = improve our=20 environment, both built and natural; Council being fiscally responsible; = and=20 many other matters that Council deals with every day. I would appreciate = the=20 opportunity to represent you in the new Council structure. Thank you for = your=20 support.

Candidate's Indication of = Preferences:
12 =20 HARTNEY, Steve
11 SCHIRRMAN, Michael Theodore
5 LOW,=20 David
13 DIXON, Colin
9 TAYLOR, Pauline
3 = LONG,=20 James
1 O'BRIEN, Terry
4 HAST, Tom
8 SHAW,=20 Louise
6 CASTELLI, Sonia
10 ATKINSON, Lee
2 =20 FREDERICO, Felicity
7 HOWIE, Juliann

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HAST,=20 Tom

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While=20 a Mornington Councillor for 18 years, twice President (Mayor), we = stopped rate=20 increases for five years. This must happen at Bayside. Last year's = surplus was=20 $4.85 million; accumulated money is $18.3 million. You deserve better=20 management. No need for rate increases if waste is eliminated. I = initiated=20 building a new arts centre, $1.4 million, on time, no debt. Ideal use = for our=20 vacant town hall. I started the popular weekly street market, a huge = boost to=20 the economy and negotiated the purchase of "The Briars" historic farm, = now a=20 wonderful tourist attraction. Bayside needs fresh ideas, initiative, = action and=20 drive. I will urge new ways to save water and power starting on council=20 properties. There should be no politics in council. I will always be = available=20 to help you. Please vote Tom Hast - you will not be disappointed. phone=20 0417 528 145 for policy leaflet.

Candidate's = Indication of=20 Preferences:
7 HARTNEY, Steve
8 SCHIRRMAN, Michael = Theodore
9 LOW, David
10 DIXON, Colin
11 = TAYLOR,=20 Pauline
12 LONG, James
13 O'BRIEN, Terry
1 = HAST,=20 Tom
2 SHAW, Louise
3 CASTELLI, Sonia
4 = ATKINSON,=20 Lee
5 FREDERICO, Felicity
6 HOWIE, Juliann

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SHAW,=20 Louise

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=20 I take pride in being a long term Bayside resident/ratepayer. Married = with two=20 teenage daughters, I have volunteered in schools, sporting clubs and a = committee=20 member on the Bayside Business Board. I have Masters degrees in = Psychology and=20 Business and work in organizations providing management and leadership=20 consultancy and lecture at Monash University. Bayside Council needs = sensible=20 financial management. Bayside needs fresh ideas. Bayside wants = professional=20 women representing our community. In electing me, you gain an = enthusiastic,=20 independent candidate, who will listen and consult with residents, = ratepayers=20 and traders. I will protect the foreshore and family ambience of the = Bayside=20 environment. I believe in retention and enhancement of community assets, = conservation and nurturing of parks and preservation of the historic = fabric of=20 the area while encouraging sympathetic, innovative development. I have = the=20 skills, experience, and energy to be your voice on Bayside Council. I = look=20 forward to your support.

Candidate's Indication of=20 Preferences:
13 HARTNEY, Steve
12 SCHIRRMAN, = Michael=20 Theodore
2 LOW, David
5 DIXON, Colin
7 = TAYLOR,=20 Pauline
3 LONG, James
11 O'BRIEN, Terry
9 = HAST,=20 Tom
1 SHAW, Louise
6 CASTELLI, Sonia
8 = ATKINSON,=20 Lee
4 FREDERICO, Felicity
10 HOWIE, Juliann

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CASTELLI,=20 Sonia

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=20 I need your support to do what is needed for Bayside. I am a Bayside = resident=20 and a mother of three teenage children . I am a qualified registered = nurse and=20 now work as a financial cousultant. If elected I would like to see more = Council=20 funds directed towards families. We need more childcare centres and=20 kindergartens. Library services for children should be increased. I will = fight=20 to keep our shopping centres low rise and protect our leafy residential = streets=20 from overdevelopment. I will stand up to the State Government's = destructive=20 planning laws. I will argue for the efficient use of rate revenues to = allocate=20 funds to the effective maintenance and sharing of public facilities,=20 predominantly our beaches, sporting grounds and parks, to build a = cleaner and=20 safer Bayside. Council must actively support our traders and ensure the=20 provision of quality services to the elderly.

Candidate's = Indication=20 of Preferences:
7 HARTNEY, Steve
6 SCHIRRMAN, = Michael=20 Theodore
5 LOW, David
4 DIXON, Colin
8 = TAYLOR,=20 Pauline
2 LONG, James
9 O'BRIEN, Terry
10 = HAST,=20 Tom
3 SHAW, Louise
1 CASTELLI, Sonia
11 = ATKINSON,=20 Lee
12 FREDERICO, Felicity
13 HOWIE, Juliann

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ATKINSON,=20 Lee

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=20 I have been resident of Bayside for nearly 15 years and was in the = military for=20 twenty years. I have a Diploma in Community Welfare and Children's = Services with=20 work experience in Bayside child care centres for the past two years. I = have=20 been a Cub Leader, a Do Care volunteer for ten years and I have had two = years=20 work experience at Highett Neighbourhood House. All this has given me = 'hands on'=20 knowledge. I value the young, families and the elderly. If elected I = will=20 support more funding for what is really important to me and that is, = families. I=20 also have a passion for the environment and sustainability. Our = foreshore is=20 quite neglected and Council needs to take its responsibilities seriously = there.=20 If elected I feel that the retention of the streetscape of our village = shopping=20 centres, parks, beach foreshore and footpaths is important for our = future=20 generations.

Candidate's Indication of = Preferences:
5 =20 HARTNEY, Steve
4 SCHIRRMAN, Michael Theodore
13 LOW,=20 David
3 DIXON, Colin
10 TAYLOR, Pauline
2 = LONG,=20 James
12 O'BRIEN, Terry
6 HAST, Tom
7 SHAW,=20 Louise
11 CASTELLI, Sonia
1 ATKINSON, Lee
9 =20 FREDERICO, Felicity
8 HOWIE, Juliann

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FREDERICO,=20 Felicity

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My=20 husband, young daughter, son and I live and play in Hampton. We love the = area,=20 but believe the amenities and surroundings cannot be taken for granted. = Some=20 issues affecting residents include, water (introduce mandatory water = tanks for=20 all new developments and renovations),heritage controls versus = over-development,=20 New St. gates (need to be opened) and the lack of bike and dog parking = in all=20 shopping precincts. My experience on Holy Trinity Kinder and Hampton = Primary=20 School Councils, and as a representative on Bayside Early Years Advisory = Group=20 provide a solid background equipping me with the tools to promote = families.I=20 have nearly 20 years marketing experience working for both large = multi-nationals=20 and small companies. On behalf of Bayside residents I will fight for = lower rates=20 and more stringent financial control. I have a strong affinity with the = area and=20 look forward to helping you.

Candidate's Indication of=20 Preferences:
5 HARTNEY, Steve
3 SCHIRRMAN, Michael = Theodore
7 LOW, David
2 DIXON, Colin
12 = TAYLOR,=20 Pauline
8 LONG, James
4 O'BRIEN, Terry
9 = HAST,=20 Tom
6 SHAW, Louise
13 CASTELLI, Sonia
10 = ATKINSON,=20 Lee
1 FREDERICO, Felicity
11 HOWIE, Juliann

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HOWIE,=20 Juliann

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Having=20 lived and worked in Bayside I have been actively involved in the local=20 community. I am concerned about the current councils impact on the = emotional and=20 physical wellbeing of the community. I will achieve, as your councillor = vast=20 improvements in community facilities and business relationships. I will=20 endeavour to maintain appropriate development, upgrading and maintenance = of=20 parks, creating more dog parks, and ensuring the vital eco system = throughout=20 Bayside is preserved for future generations. Most importantly we need = the=20 current generation, both individuals and families to enjoy our = enviroment. Given=20 the opportunity to represent the people of Bayside, I will achieve = positive=20 results for the community as a whole. What I believe we need in council = is=20 elected representatives who are prepared to work with the community for = the=20 greater benefit of all, and putting aside personal=20 agendas.

Candidate's Indication of Preferences:
8 = HARTNEY, Steve
9 SCHIRRMAN, Michael Theodore
3 LOW,=20 David
13 DIXON, Colin
11 TAYLOR, Pauline
2 = LONG,=20 James
12 O'BRIEN, Terry
4 HAST, Tom
5 SHAW,=20 Louise
6 CASTELLI, Sonia
7 ATKINSON, Lee
10 =20 FREDERICO, Felicity
1 HOWIE, Juliann

Northern Ward (2 vacancies)

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HAYES,=20 Clifford

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Say=20 no to greedy high-rise development. As your sitting independent = Councillor, I=20 will continue to protect our historic low-rise residential and = commercial areas=20 from over-development. We can build denser, but greener buildings, = accommodating=20 government population demands, without resorting to high-rise, high = energy=20 consuming buildings. Trees and gardens are essential to bio-diversity = and help=20 keep our cities cool and peaceful. We need to reduce transport costs by = keeping=20 our services, such as shops, schools, kindergartens and parks local, = within=20 walking distance. Our open spaces are where our children play, and must = be=20 protected from private commercialization. I want to develop a = sustainable water=20 management plan catching and retaining water where it falls and reduce = the=20 quantity of waste, particularly organic waste, going to landfill. When = it comes=20 to protecting trees, we should stop relying on contractors for our tree=20 management services and encourage more trees grown on private and public = land.=20

Candidate's Indication of Preferences:
1 HAYES,=20 Clifford
5 KRITICOS, Anastasia
6 COPPOCK, = Ian
8 =20 HEFFERNAN, Michael John
9 THOMPSON, Alan
2 DEL PORTO,=20 Alex
10 IRLICHT, Bella
7 PHILLIPS, Susie
3 = JENSEN,=20 Elizabeth
4 COSTELLO, Kirsten

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KRITICOS,=20 Anastasia

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I=20 work for Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority (communications = centre=20 for Victoria Police & State Emergency Services). If elected I will=20 categorically oppose the closure of the Brighton Police station, taking = the=20 fight up to the State Government to ensure a visible Police presence is=20 maintained. I will strive to make Brighton a safe place to live in. = Brighton=20 residents should feel safe when walking the streets and local parklands. = Accordingly, Council should provide extra lighting, as well as spending = more on=20 rebuilding roads and footpaths. Graffiti is a blight on our suburbs and = I will=20 support more funding for the clean up and enforcement of our by-laws. = Council=20 Rates need reviewing as recent increases have been excessive. = Councillors should=20 represent and reflect their community, and to do that, I believe, we = need to=20 have more women elected to Council.

Candidate's Indication of = Preferences:
3 HAYES, Clifford
1 KRITICOS,=20 Anastasia
4 COPPOCK, Ian
10 HEFFERNAN, Michael = John
8 =20 THOMPSON, Alan
2 DEL PORTO, Alex
9 IRLICHT, = Bella
5 =20 PHILLIPS, Susie
6 JENSEN, Elizabeth
7 COSTELLO,=20 Kirsten

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COPPOCK,=20 Ian

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I=20 have project management and financial skills with experience in supply = chain=20 logistics for national companies. My wife and I love Bayside because it = is=20 unique. As a resident, of nearly 20 years, I want to maintain its image = as=20 Melbourne's most liveable location where we care for all of our = residents=20 including young families, older adults and the disabled, so that they = continue=20 to enjoy Bayside's housing, parks and foreshore. If elected I will = direct more=20 funds to those areas. I will oppose commercial developments, including = high=20 rise, if they impact on what we are so lucky to enjoy. I support = practical=20 measures to keep older people in their own homes feeling secure without = becoming=20 isolated. This includes and using Bayside for, shopping, social and = medical=20 needs via better public transport, taxi, bike and pedestrian footpaths. = If=20 elected I will work to implement cost effective improvements for=20 Bayside.

Candidate's Indication of Preferences:
3 = HAYES,=20 Clifford
4 KRITICOS, Anastasia
1 COPPOCK, = Ian
9 =20 HEFFERNAN, Michael John
10 THOMPSON, Alan
2 DEL PORTO, = Alex
8 IRLICHT, Bella
6 PHILLIPS, Susie
5 = JENSEN,=20 Elizabeth
7 COSTELLO, Kirsten

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HEFFERNAN,=20 Michael John

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Bored=20 with the litany of Councillor promises which look good on ballot papers = but are=20 seldom delivered ! I know that residents want Council to go back to = basics-give=20 up their pet projects and listen to the residents, not pressure groups. = That is=20 what I will do! As a long time Brighton resident with children educated = locally,=20 I understand and will fight for the needs of families, youth and = seniors, and am=20 committed to retaining Brighton's unique charm and character for future=20 generations. Bayside is a $76 million business. Appropriate work = experience,=20 professionalism and qualifications of Councillors are vital. No business = employs=20 underqualified staff- neither should Council. With 25 years experience = in=20 finance, investment and economics, as Chief Economist/Lawyer with ASX = and now=20 Austock Sharebrokers, I can bring rigour to the business of Council, to = deliver=20 services more cost effectively, mindful always that it's your rates = we're=20 spending.

Candidate's Indication of = Preferences:
3 HAYES,=20 Clifford
4 KRITICOS, Anastasia
5 COPPOCK, = Ian
1 =20 HEFFERNAN, Michael John
6 THOMPSON, Alan
7 DEL PORTO,=20 Alex
2 IRLICHT, Bella
8 PHILLIPS, Susie
9 = JENSEN,=20 Elizabeth
10 COSTELLO, Kirsten

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THOMPSON,=20 Alan

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I=20 have been a resident of Bayside for 50 years and am concerned with the = direction=20 of governments. My slogan is "Victoria the place to be fined" free = bumper=20 stickers available. Council appoints by-laws officers on the basis of = them being=20 "revenue neutral" a flawed concept of government and law enforcement. I = am=20 calling on dog owners to consider witholding their rates and dog = registrations=20 until they receive proportional useage rights, if 50% of residents keep = dogs=20 then 50% of public space should be off leash, why pay for facilities you = are=20 prohibited from using. Governments habitually abuse technology and the = latest is=20 D.N.A. testing found dog droppings. I commit to fight the unscrupulous=20 nitpickers and selfish complainers who have been cultivated by = government at the=20 expense of those who live and let live . Disempower them, empower = yourselves.=20 Bring back Guy Fawkes night. Hit them in the hip pocket=20 nerve.

Candidate's Indication of Preferences:
7 = HAYES,=20 Clifford
9 KRITICOS, Anastasia
8 COPPOCK, = Ian
2 =20 HEFFERNAN, Michael John
1 THOMPSON, Alan
6 DEL PORTO,=20 Alex
4 IRLICHT, Bella
10 PHILLIPS, Susie
3 = JENSEN,=20 Elizabeth
5 COSTELLO, Kirsten

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DEL=20 PORTO, Alex

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As=20 an experienced councillor I am confident that I can effectively deal = with the=20 most pressing issues facing our community. If re-elected I will = vigorously=20 oppose high rise developments in our shopping centres, fight to retain = our=20 height controls and continue to oppose inappropriate developments that = cause a=20 reduction in our amenities. I am determined to oppose the proposed golf = driving=20 range at Elsternwick Park; our open spaces don't need further = commercialisation.=20 I will continue to support more funding for childcare centres, = kindergartens,=20 playgroups and playrooms; we need them close to where families live. I = will=20 fight to retain the Brighton Police station and protect our Council = owned land=20 from being sold. I will diligently explore every avenue to keep rates to = a=20 minimum while directing more funds towards roads and footpaths. I will = ensure=20 the New Street railway gates are reopened as a matter of urgency.=20

Candidate's Indication of Preferences:
2 HAYES,=20 Clifford
5 KRITICOS, Anastasia
3 COPPOCK, = Ian
10 =20 HEFFERNAN, Michael John
8 THOMPSON, Alan
1 DEL PORTO,=20 Alex
9 IRLICHT, Bella
6 PHILLIPS, Susie
4 = JENSEN,=20 Elizabeth
7 COSTELLO, Kirsten

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IRLICHT,=20 Bella

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My=20 husband Michael and I are residents of Brighton and should I be elected = my=20 priority will be to ensure Bayside continues to be a great place to = live. I hold=20 a Master of Educational Studies and in 2003 I received an Order of = Australia for=20 services to specialist education. For the past twenty years I have been=20 Principal of Port Phillip Specialist School. I have worked with = governments,=20 business and the local community to make it the most successful and = innovative=20 special school in Australia. My personal commitment to residents is that = I will=20 use my academic qualifications and business acumen to ensure Bayside = Council is=20 fully accountable to its residents. Community groups and clubs play a = vital=20 role. As your elected representative I will ensure they receive the = assistance=20 they require. I will bring to Council fresh ideas and always respect the = views=20 of residents.

Candidate's Indication of = Preferences:
6 =20 HAYES, Clifford
8 KRITICOS, Anastasia
7 COPPOCK,=20 Ian
2 HEFFERNAN, Michael John
9 THOMPSON, = Alan
10 DEL=20 PORTO, Alex
1 IRLICHT, Bella
4 PHILLIPS, = Susie
5 =20 JENSEN, Elizabeth
3 COSTELLO, Kirsten

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PHILLIPS,=20 Susie

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I=20 have decided to stand as a candidate because I love Brighton. Living = just=20 outside a designated activity hub, I have seen more and more = applications for=20 inappropriate development being presented, and I am afraid we will lose = our=20 precious amenities. Over the last 2 years, my husband and I have endured = a lot a=20 stress when adjacent inappropriate development was recently approved by = a=20 majority of councillors. However, I am not opposed to development, just = that=20 which is inappropriate. I have decided we need more Councillors who = truly=20 represent their residents' aspirations and concerns. We also need more = funds to=20 be directed to improving our infrastructure and sporting centres for our = teenagers. I am also keen that our elderly are not ignored. I stand as = an=20 independent with no association to any political party and I seek your = support=20 in the forthcoming election.

Candidate's Indication of=20 Preferences:
3 HAYES, Clifford
4 KRITICOS,=20 Anastasia
5 COPPOCK, Ian
10 HEFFERNAN, Michael = John
8 =20 THOMPSON, Alan
2 DEL PORTO, Alex
9 IRLICHT, = Bella
1 =20 PHILLIPS, Susie
7 JENSEN, Elizabeth
6 COSTELLO,=20 Kirsten

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JENSEN,=20 Elizabeth

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I=20 am a consultant living and working in Bayside, and was previously a = senior=20 public service executive with 30 years' experience in designing and = delivering=20 important community services. I believe Brighton residents must receive = better=20 value and better services for our rates. Obtaining better services isn't = just=20 about spending money - it's about strategic thinking, good management = and=20 building strategic partnerships with federal and state governments - = which so=20 often control the money and policies Council must implement. Older = people need=20 services to assist them stay in their homes and maintain community = involvement.=20 We should have first class child-care and kindergarten services. Traffic = and=20 public transport access issues must be addressed. We need to proactively = tackle=20 graffiti, which results in enormous Council expense, and reduces our = community's=20 sense of safety. As a North Brighton resident, I am deeply concerned = about=20 inappropriate development and sustainable development. I have energy, = experience=20 and commitment.

Candidate's Indication of = Preferences:
2 =20 HAYES, Clifford
4 KRITICOS, Anastasia
8 COPPOCK,=20 Ian
9 HEFFERNAN, Michael John
10 THOMPSON, = Alan
3 DEL=20 PORTO, Alex
7 IRLICHT, Bella
6 PHILLIPS, = Susie
1 =20 JENSEN, Elizabeth
5 COSTELLO, Kirsten

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COSTELLO,=20 Kirsten

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I=20 am a young Bayside resident who was educated in the local area. = Presently I am=20 nearing completion of a double degree at Monash University. Having lived = in=20 Brighton all my life I am aware of the issues that affect the community. = I care=20 deeply about protecting our parks and foreshore and I will rally for the = betterment of our roads, footpaths and parks. I am committed to = improving the=20 health of the bay. Storm water must be adequately filtered and the = impacts of=20 dredging on our beaches must continue to be monitored. I will also lobby = for an=20 increase in the number of buildings using solar energy. It is vital to = raise=20 community awareness about the benefits of planting indigenous vegetation = and=20 implementing water and energy saving techniques. I will also encourage = council's=20 role as an advocate for Arts and Cultural activities and I hope to = increase=20 community events.

Candidate's Indication of=20 Preferences:
2 HAYES, Clifford
6 KRITICOS,=20 Anastasia
7 COPPOCK, Ian
9 HEFFERNAN, Michael = John
10 =20 THOMPSON, Alan
3 DEL PORTO, Alex
8 IRLICHT, = Bella
5 =20 PHILLIPS, Susie
4 JENSEN, Elizabeth
1 COSTELLO,=20 Kirsten

Southern Ward (2 vacancies)

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SMITH,=20 Ron

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I=20 have lived in Sandringham together with my wife for 36 years. We have = two sons=20 and eight grandchildren. Following my apprenticeship in a family = business, I=20 spent 22 years at the Melbourne Herald, then conducted my own printing = business=20 locally for 14 years. My community activities include 20 years as a = rostered=20 volunteer at Fernhill Hostel, 30 years as Secretary of 1st Black Rock = Scout=20 Group, 10 years an associate member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society = and to=20 date 20 years a member of the Lions Club of Sandringham. I am an Area=20 Coordinator in Neighbourhood Watch and have been active since its = inception.=20 These activities have provided me with insight into the local community, = its=20 strengths, needs and aspirations. As a Councillor representing the = Southern=20 Ward, I will seek to serve the interests of ratepayers and residents at = all=20 levels. I welcome your vote.

Candidate's Indication of=20 Preferences:
1 SMITH, Ron
8 REID, = Darrell
10 =20 NORRIS, Michael
4 WILSON, Orrin
5 PAULY, = Renee
6 =20 KNIGHT, John
9 STEWART, Heather
3 WILSON, = Wayne
2 =20 RUSSELL, Simon
7 RAWLINSON, Jeannette

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REID,=20 Darrell

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Southern=20 ward, in which I have lived and raised my family over 23 years, is truly = magnificent. Let us keep it that way! Being free of party political or = sectional=20 interest affiliation I will constructively work with fellow councillors = to=20 ensure: that our magnificent foreshore and bushland reserves are = protected and=20 our playing fields are maintained and improved, that our local shopping = centres=20 prosper while retaining their village atmosphere, that financial = management is=20 cost effective so avoiding rate increases, that development does not = involve=20 building tomorrow's liabilities which devalue other ratepayers' = properties, that=20 kindergarten, child care and aged care facilities well provide for our = changing=20 population. My experience leading teams involved in innovative = educational=20 projects provides me with the ability to effectively reconcile diverse = opinions=20 to achieve best outcomes. These troubled times are no time for petty=20 politicking. Bayside must be financially and environmentally = sustainable. I will=20 effectively represent you.

Candidate's Indication of=20 Preferences:
5 SMITH, Ron
1 REID, = Darrell
2 =20 NORRIS, Michael
6 WILSON, Orrin
7 PAULY, = Renee
4 =20 KNIGHT, John
3 STEWART, Heather
8 WILSON, = Wayne
9 =20 RUSSELL, Simon
10 RAWLINSON, Jeannette

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NORRIS,=20 Michael

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I=20 ask you to re-elect me to keep Bayside a wonderful place for people of = all ages.=20 I oppose inappropriate development and high-rise which will damage our=20 neighbourhoods and villages. I believe we must confront the threats to = our=20 community from climate change. I will support our vital sports clubs and = dedicated volunteers. I will protect our precious coast and open spaces. = Bayside=20 needs better services (especially for children), safer traffic = management,=20 responsible rates, and improved community consultation. My track record = shows I=20 can make a real difference. I have decades of experience advising = governments,=20 and degrees from Cambridge and London Universities. Like my wife Angela = I've=20 been a volunteer for years. I am supported by the Beaumaris Conservation = Society=20 and BRASCA. If elected I promise to continue devoting most of my time to = being=20 an accessible, vigilant, proactive and independent Councillor. Please = contact me=20 at MySpace, norris4bayside@hotmail.com or 9521 6879. =

Candidate's=20 Indication of Preferences:
5 SMITH, Ron
2 REID,=20 Darrell
1 NORRIS, Michael
9 WILSON, Orrin
8 = PAULY,=20 Renee
4 KNIGHT, John
3 STEWART, Heather
10 = WILSON,=20 Wayne
6 RUSSELL, Simon
7 RAWLINSON, Jeannette

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WILSON,=20 Orrin

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I=20 was born, educated and live in Bayside. I am currently completing a = double=20 degree in Business/Arts. I believe it's time younger residents had = somebody on=20 Council to represent their views. We in the Southern Ward are neglected = and have=20 fewer council facilities, such as youth drop in centers and activities = for the=20 youth. Places like the Leisure Centre and our only public pool have been = privatized restricting public use, if you are not involved in an = organization=20 there is nothing to do. Lack of public transport is isolating us - no = wonder our=20 graffiti and property damage is prevalent. Bus routes do not connect and = are=20 irregular. There is no safe way of getting home at night. There is = plenty of=20 talk. However, no action - on water conservation and use of solar power. = Huge=20 expenditure on the Council Offices. It's time Council looked after us in = the=20 South.

Candidate's Indication of Preferences:
4 = SMITH,=20 Ron
9 REID, Darrell
10 NORRIS, Michael
1 = WILSON,=20 Orrin
7 PAULY, Renee
5 KNIGHT, John
8 = STEWART,=20 Heather
3 WILSON, Wayne
2 RUSSELL, Simon
6 = RAWLINSON,=20 Jeannette

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PAULY,=20 Renee

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I=20 have lived in Bayside for over 35 years and my earliest community = involvement=20 was with Hampton Play House and for the past 15 years I have been = involved with=20 the Scout Groups in Bayside. I am passionate about Bayside and after = living=20 overseas for several years I can think of no other place to live like = some many=20 of my fellow ratepayers. I have given many years to the youth of this = area and I=20 now feel it's about time that I offered my time to help all age groups = within=20 Bayside. The recent Heritage debacle was a total waste of money and = caused major=20 anguish to many Bayside ratepayers. The rights of property owners to = enjoy our=20 own properties are being slowly eroded or attempts are being made to = force=20 unwarranted controls over all of us, I would be looking for a fairer = more=20 equitable balance for everbody.

Candidate's Indication of=20 Preferences:
4 SMITH, Ron
9 REID, = Darrell
10 =20 NORRIS, Michael
5 WILSON, Orrin
1 PAULY, = Renee
7 =20 KNIGHT, John
8 STEWART, Heather
3 WILSON, = Wayne
2 =20 RUSSELL, Simon
6 RAWLINSON, Jeannette

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KNIGHT,=20 John

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My=20 wife Helene and I have 3 adult children and have lived in Beaumaris for = 28=20 years. I have tertiary qualifications in Accounting and Banking, with a=20 background in Finance and Administration together with 6 years of Local=20 Government experience as a Councillor. I had the privilege of being your = Mayor=20 during 2006/7. I believe that Local Government is working with local = people on=20 Local issues. As your elected representative I have consulted regularly = with=20 local residents to ensure that Council maintains basic core services at = the=20 required level. I have supported policy that ensures Council rate income = is used=20 responsibly to improve services and infrastructure whilst maintaining a = strong=20 financial position and pressured Governments for increased funding for, = early=20 learning, youth, Sporting groups and home care for the aged and = disabled. I look=20 forward to continuing as your representative so that Southern Ward = remains a=20 desirable place to live.

Candidate's Indication of=20 Preferences:
10 SMITH, Ron
9 REID, = Darrell
8 =20 NORRIS, Michael
7 WILSON, Orrin
6 PAULY, = Renee
1 =20 KNIGHT, John
5 STEWART, Heather
4 WILSON, = Wayne
3 =20 RUSSELL, Simon
2 RAWLINSON, Jeannette

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STEWART,=20 Heather

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Every=20 generation should share the same high quality of life and environment as = we=20 currently do. I envision Bayside as a sustainable city. So much is yet = to be=20 done, for example providing easier access to affordable indigenous = plants and=20 sustainable gardening information. I will encourage environmentally = sensitive=20 projects (e.g. light-bulb replacements). I will strive to protect = wildlife=20 corridors and quality bush-land reserves. To sustain residents' health = we must=20 create open spaces that are safe, stimulating and beautiful. I am = determined to=20 reduce rate spending on "pet" projects that drag on, lack consultation = or=20 community support. I also wish to keep residents safe by lobbying = VicRoads for=20 more traffic lights (especially Black Rock Shops and Tulip Street) and=20 supporting community safety initiatives ( eg: more Safety Houses). To = foster=20 community spirit we need to continue and support local cultural events = (eg:=20 music/arts exhibitions) and ensure adequate support for sporting=20 clubs.

Candidate's Indication of Preferences:
8 = SMITH,=20 Ron
3 REID, Darrell
2 NORRIS, Michael
6 = WILSON,=20 Orrin
5 PAULY, Renee
4 KNIGHT, John
1 = STEWART,=20 Heather
7 WILSON, Wayne
10 RUSSELL, Simon
9 =20 RAWLINSON, Jeannette

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WILSON,=20 Wayne

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A=20 committed family man with four school aged children, I am focused on the = growing=20 issues of climate change and families. The lack of council initiatives = to=20 prevent global warming is a growing concern of mine. I also seriously = question=20 the appropriate use of ratepayer's funds over the past three years. = There has=20 been a lack of sporting infrastructure and funding which needs to be = altered. I=20 am lucky enough to run my own small business and have flexibility to = work my own=20 hours and put in the necessary time for the community by being your = councillor.=20 I am straight talker, practical - being a tradesman has a bit to do with = this -=20 and will always be approachable. I have no political or hidden agendas, = and I=20 work well with people from all walks of life. I will always give due=20 consideration to any issue that is placed before me. =

Candidate's=20 Indication of Preferences:
4 SMITH, Ron
8 REID,=20 Darrell
10 NORRIS, Michael
3 WILSON, Orrin
7 = PAULY,=20 Renee
5 KNIGHT, John
9 STEWART, Heather
1 = WILSON,=20 Wayne
2 RUSSELL, Simon
6 RAWLINSON, Jeannette

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RUSSELL,=20 Simon

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=20 I have been a Bayside resident for 50 years and a small business owner = in=20 Bayside for all of my working life. I believe all points of view should = be=20 considered before making decisions that will affect the community. It is = important your representative can provide balanced decisions for the = whole=20 community - without being swayed by minority groups. I seek your support = to:=20 lobby for further kindergarten and childcare services, improve water=20 conservation and sustainability, ensure council assets are not sold off, = minimise wasteful council expenditure through tough economic times, = lobby for=20 improved home care services for the disabled and elderly, further = improve and=20 upgrade youth services, maintain and protect our foreshore, prevent=20 inappropriate development, and uphold law and order. I have disagreed = with many=20 of the decisions made by the past council and would like to bring a new, = considered outlook to Bayside.

Candidate's Indication of=20 Preferences:
3 SMITH, Ron
8 REID, = Darrell
10 =20 NORRIS, Michael
6 WILSON, Orrin
7 PAULY, = Renee
5 =20 KNIGHT, John
9 STEWART, Heather
2 WILSON, = Wayne
1 =20 RUSSELL, Simon
4 RAWLINSON, Jeannette

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RAWLINSON,=20 Jeannette

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Bayside=20 is a great place to live and if elected I have the time and energy to = work on=20 Council to make it even better. I live in the Southern Ward with my = husband and=20 daughter. I have an Arts degree from Deakin. I am a volunteer Director = at the=20 Sandybeach Community Centre and meet and listen to many local residents = through=20 my business, community, sporting and leisure activities. I will support = policy=20 that ensures that Bayside is a safe community for families, and work to = protect=20 heritage and environment consistent with balanced development. I aim to = improve=20 parking for residents and traders. It is important for ratepayers to get = good=20 value and I will be strong about curbing the growth of the Bayside=20 Administration. I support Bayside as a leader in the municipal response = to=20 climate change. I can bring a fresh outlook to decision=20 making.

Candidate's Indication of Preferences:
10 = SMITH,=20 Ron
9 REID, Darrell
8 NORRIS, Michael
7 = WILSON,=20 Orrin
6 PAULY, Renee
2 KNIGHT, John
5 = STEWART,=20 Heather
4 WILSON, Wayne
3 RUSSELL, Simon
1 = RAWLINSON,=20 Jeannette

Bayside City Council 2008 elections Candidate = statements

Central Ward (3 vacancies)

Northern Ward (2 vacancies)

Southern Ward (2 vacancies)

Bayside City Council 2008 elections
Candidate = statements