Orange Council Election 2012

OraNgE CiTy COuNCil Ora

ELECtioN

2012

Who’S StaNdiNg and why?

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To help candidates and voters in Orange negotiate the upcoming council election, Photo News is pleased to present this special very unique Council Election supplement.

The Orange Community has 45 candidates standing for 12 positions this election and many voters will not know a lot about many of those people standing.

For this reason, and as a community service, we have provided all candidates with this unique opportunity to answer some set questions and at the same time put some helpful information about themself out into the public arena, all at minimal cost.

We have listed the names of all 45 candidates on page three and you can read more about those who took up our offer on the following pages.

Photo News encourages all Orange voters to think about the various candidates standing so you can make your vote count on Saturday September 8th.

Best wishes to all candidates!

Presented as a Community Service by Central West PhotoNews

VOTING Understanding our voting system Voting in the local government election on Saturday September the 8th is compulsory and voters are given various options in the way that they can cast their vote and the way people vote has a huge bearing on the final outcome.

Voting on election day

In Orange, 12 Councillors are to be elected To help voters understand their options and how the voting system works, Photo News has put together this brief explanation as a starting point. The system itself is quite complicated and requires a good deal of concentration and thought to fully comprehend it and for those who want to go that far we have included details of a website that explains the system in greater detail.

Casting your vote

Voting will take place on Saturday, 8th September 2012 between the hours of 8am and 6pm.

Polling Places

At the polling booth voters are given a ballot paper.

Voters have two voting options – to vote either what is termed Above the Line or Below the Line.

Canobolas

Canobolas Public School, 386 Canobolas Road

Above the line are listed a number of Groups. In the September 8th Election in Orange, there are 6 Groups each with 6 Candidates. Groups are listed A, B, C, D, E and F.

Lucknow

Lucknow Community Hall, Newman Street

Voting Above the Line enables voters to place just one number (the number 1) in one square of the group of their choice if that’s all they choose to do. This effectively makes the vote a formal vote and it counts in the election.

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Anson Street School, 94 Anson Street

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Bletchington Public School, Matthews Avenue

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Bowen Public School, Park Street

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Calare Public School, Frost Street

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Glenroi Heights Public School, Maxwell Avenue

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Kenna Hall, 88 Hill Street

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Orange Base Hospital Room 20706, Forest Road

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Orange High School, Woodward Street

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Orange Public School, 78 Kite Street

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St Barnabas Parish Hall Orange, Summer Street

Spring Hill

Spring Hill Public School, Seaton Street

Spring Terrace

Spring Terrace Public School, Forest Road

Voting Above the Line

Voters can, if they choose to do so, also add one or more additional numbers (numbering 2 to 6) in other squares above the line. By doing this voters are taking an additional and optional step and indicating their order of preference beyond the required single square vote.

The specific instructions for voting Above the Line on the ballot paper are – Place the number 1 in the square above the group for whom you wish to vote. If you wish to vote for additional candidates, place consecutive numbers beginning with the number 2 in the squares above the additional groups of candidates in order of your preferences for them.

Voting Below the Line Below the line are listed all candidates standing. In the September 8th Election in Orange, there are 45 Candidates listed.

Voting Below the Line requires voters to number at least 6 squares (numbering 1 to 6) in the order of their choice. By doing this voters are indicating their order of preference. This also makes the vote a formal vote and it counts in the election.

Voters can, if they choose to do so, also add additional numbers (numbering 7 onwards) in other squares. By doing this voters are taking an additional and optional step and indicating their order of preference beyond the required 6 numbers.

The specific instructions for voting Below the Line on the ballot paper are – Place the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the squares opposite the names of 6 candidates in the order of your preference for them. If you wish to vote for additional candidates, place consecutive numbers beginning with the number 7 in the squares opposite the names of those additional candidates in order of your preferences for them.

How Candidates are elected Despite our best efforts, there is no simple way to explain how votes are counted. The method requires a lot of detailed explanation and even then it takes a pretty sharp brain to make reasonable sense of it. For those keen to test their intellect, there is a website that explains it all and the following will point you in the right direction.

Votes are counted using what is called a Proportional Representation method and for a full explanation of how this works go to –

www.votingnsw.info Click on Counting the Votes in the Results drop box on the right.

Then click on Counting Councillor Votes in the list on the left hand side.

Read this information then click on the Animation: How votes are counted (Proportional Representation) to watch a detailed explanation of how votes are counted and candidates are elected.

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For more information www.votensw.info or call

1300 135 736

THE CANDIDATES

• Aaron Wright

• Andrew McDougall

• Ash Brown

• Rob Williamson

• Darren Johnson

• Jeff Whitton

• Troy Sweeting

• Richard Eggleston

• Cyril Smith

• Reg Kidd

• Dave Cleal

• Scott Munro

• Chris Gryllis

• Dave Shearing

• Derek Johns

• Kevin Duffy

• Jan Savage

• Jason Hamling

• Gail Copping

• Adam Reilly

• John Da Rin

• Justin Johnson

• Haidee Nelson

• Sarah Buckingham

• Jim Finn

• Charlie Ginty

• Brian Wood

• Sonja Creary

• Justeene Cleary

• Russell Turner

• Paul Blunden

• Dean Turner

• Glenn Taylor

• Yvette Black

• Paula Townsend

• Sam Romano

• Bev Alexander-Fisher

• Stephen Nugent

• Neil Jones

• Tammy Warburton

• Michael Gray

• Ron Gander

• Richard Niven

• Peter Edwards

• John Davis

JAN

SAVAGE Occupation Retired Business owner. Current Fundraising Chairwoman and Regional Coordinator Cancer Care Western NSW

Family Status Married with children and grandchildren

Hobbies and Interests Art, writing, playing music, reading

Why I am standing for Council?

I love this city, that is why I have committed so many hours to it over the years with community work. We can make a difference by working together to achieve workable projects.

We have an outstanding community, that supports and cares, I want to see that community grow.

I am passionate about producing positive outcomes for future services that will benefit future generations of our children and grandchildren.

My many years working within the

community and in business, have provided me with an understanding of how important many issues are to our communities well being and growth.

What will be my goals if elected?

• Water Security is vital for sustaining our existing and future population growth. The extension of our service needs to meet the growing demands of our current and future increase in population as our city expands in the future.

• Roads, footpaths, CBD bitupave and future road linkage expansions are goals that can be undertaken and be addressed.

• We have an outstanding Health Service, the largest employer and service provider in Regional NSW. The parking issues require solutions that will provide results that are long term as the service provision increases. Having an understanding of the complexities involved in this issue is paramount.

• We will need to put into place strong service infrastructure that will provide opportunities for service growth and business to provide strong economic growth and future employment opportunities for the whole community.

• The city has in place , impressive community services and support programs that have proven records in helping the many vulnerable residents in our community, this needs to continue to grow and provide support for families.

Sporting opportunities need to be increased.

• This is a city that has been successful in attracting both Federal and State Grants for projects, I will support further opportunities for funding on our city projects, so that we can move into the future with assurance of a commitment to our future .

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maintained in its present site with backlog of maintenance to be carried out and negotiations with showground users satisfactorily completed for all users;

PAULA

TOWNSEND Occupation Manager, Bowen Community Technology Centre

Family Status Married to Wayne, 2 daughters Zoe and Tegan, son Nathan, and 2 grandchildren Brittany and Ethan.

• Proper investigation of all options available to secure Orange’s water supply. I believe the Macquarie River pipeline will not be the solution - we need to look further into the licence arrangements for the existing stormwater harvesting schemes and also bringing water to Orange as part of a regional water plan. We do not want to still be arguing about what can be done about Orange’s water problems when there is another drought;

Anything else you’d like to say?

A councillor needs to have an understanding that they are working for a population of 40.000 people.

They need to evaluate and be fully conversant with all data and provide an educated information approach to ensure that workable projects are achievable.

A positive approach, free of personal agendas, with an open mind to evaluating and making decisions based on the overall good of the community future and growth is an essential element of being a successful councillor.

I have worked hard for services in heart health and cancer health over many years. I believe in this community and will continue to work hard.

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A positive approach, free of personal agendas, with an open mind...

maintained and brought back up to standard. The centre was built by the people of Orange and should be available for the use of the whole community; and • Review Orange’s sports grounds with the aim of developing first class football facilities for the use of different codes – Wade Park should continue to be used as a cricket ground.

• If elected I will work with other councillors and concentrate on getting jobs done. Being a councillor is a privilege and you are there to serve the whole community.

• Development to be encouraged, however it should be sustainable and for the benefit of all of Orange.

• Orange Function Centre to be

Why I am standing for Council?

I believe council needs to concentrate on the basics. We need to spend more time on properly maintaining our facilities. We have to bring the city’s road network back up to scratch. The showground is desperately in need of work and council needs to negotiate in good faith with the showground users on how it plans to not only maintain this important community facility but improve it. Water security is a serious issue for Orange and all options need to be properly investigated before

proceeding with any one plan. Our sporting and community facilities also need to be looked at. When council does jobs it needs to get them right, we cannot afford to be continually revising plans and paying for cost overruns.

What will be my goals if elected?

• Improved road network with footpaths and roads maintained to an improved standard, not a minimum standard; • Orange Showground to be AUTHORISED BY PAULA TOWNSEND, ORANGE

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If elected I will work with other councillors and concentrate on getting jobs done.

Being a councillor is a privilege and you are there to serve the whole community.

GAIL

COPPING Occupation Call Centre Consultant

Family Status Single. 4 adult children. 3 grandsons.

Hobbies and Interests Selling recyclable items on the internet.

Horse racing, reading

Why I am standing for Council?

I have proven in the past that I care for our community and have shown that I am not afraid to speak up on issues that need addressing.

Eg. I spoke up for Housing Commission tenants on issues regarding lack of maintenance and repairs.

With the help of our Late Peter Andren M.P I took on Telstra regarding the lack of public telephone boxes that were lacking in some areas of

Orange or were removed. We were successful in getting them installed in vital areas. This was back in the late 1990’s before mobile phones became very affordable.

Council rejected that site preferring McNamara Lane.

Raising the dam to secure our water supply.

Decent footpaths and better street lighting.

What will be my goals if elected?

Anything else you’d like to say?

Lake Canobolas to be upgraded and turned into a top tourist mobile homes/vans park for short term stay visitors.

Toilet facility in Roberstson Park.

Which I campaigned for in 2004 but

If elected, I would like to be part of a great team of united councillors who will strive to work harmoniously together to see Orange grow now and in the future.

AUTHORISED BY GAIL COPPING, ORANGE

CYRIL

SMITH Occupation Retired Mathematics teacher, Business owner and operator

Family Status Married with 2 adult Children and 2 grand children

Hobbies and Interests Photography, walking my dog, playing golf, active member of Orange ratepayers association, water security for Orange, sustainable development.

Why I am standing for Council?

What will be my goals if elected?

I’ve been critical of how Orange City Council has operated in the past. I fail to see that many of the decisions made are for the benefit of the community as a whole. The present council appear to be not listening to the community. Remember that approximately 80% of the Orange community didn’t support the construction of the new Aquatic Centre. It may look good bit will continue to be costly for Orange rate payers.

Hopefully with more supportive councillors it may be possible to honour some of the agreements that council have made in the past. It is time that the maintenance and development of the showground is undertaken. It is time that a viable (mutually benefitting) Agreement between the water users along Summer Hill Creek, Cadia Valley Operations and Council is achieved.

It is time for a museum to be established.

I did notice that my water availability charge increased by 67% during the years 2009 to 2011. This was council’s reward for saving on water usage.

Such an increase should not occur.

Council should be more considerate towards the ratepayers. Council cannot simply keep on increasing rates in this fashion. There must be some rationalisation on how council spends money. I aim to achieve better value for your rates.

Water security for Orange has been a major interest of mine for some time. Not one drop of water would have been required, if the Macquarie to Orange pipeline were in existence for the last 2 years. That makes for very expensive water for Orange. It is time the project was shelved for better, less expensive options like fully utilising the stormwater harvesting scheme. The voters of Orange should

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I care for our community and have shown that I am not afraid to speak up on issues that need addressing.

make this their referendum on this project.

Anything else you’d like to say?

Like most residents of Orange I too would like to see better roads. I would support using some of the council’s reserved funds to help restore our roads. This has been suggested by some of the existing councillors.

I would like to see development applications handled by council without so much controversy. I would support the introduction of a tree preservation order to protect Orange’s trees from destruction.

Orange’s future will be interesting, with 4 councillors retiring there will be 4 new councillors. Hopefully I can be part of that future.

Hopefully with more supportive councillors it may be possible to honour some of the agreements that council have made in the past...

AUTHORISED BY CYRIL SMITH, ORANGE

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One of my main aims is to see the showground re-developed over a period of years, councils deliberate neglect over 25 years is shameful.

I also believe periodic public forums should be policy but it is obvious council cannot handle searching questions or constructive criticism.

RON

GANDER Occupation

Anything else you’d like to say?

Retired Electrician

Family Status Married 40 years, 3 children, 5 grandchildren

Hobbies and Interests History research, collecting early artifacts, community service, law and order, sport, coaching and admin, family.

Why I am standing for Council?

What will be my goals if elected?

I was born in Orange and even though I have travelled extensively through Australia and overseas Orange has always had a magnetic attraction, Orange is home.

This city and the people in it have given me, my wife of 40 years and our three children wonderful opportunities and I enjoy and also believe it’s my duty to give something back.

My first goal would be to become familiar with the structure of the council, the debt to income ratio, the unfinished projects with time frames and financial status. I would attempt to consolidate council’s financial position before starting new projects.

Council has boasted the sale yards are worth 8 to 9 million dollars, why after 10 years haven’t they been developed and sold as industrial sites.

There are many challenges ahead such as childcare, lack of parking, the museum, the lack of road maintenance, poor planning. During my 48 years in the electrical trade I aquired qualifications as an electrical fitter mechanic, electronics marketing, business management and numerous

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short course management and other certificates.

Above all else I learned how to represent my employer and the customers effectively and above all to go the second mile, I would be pleased to be able to commit the next four years in the same manner.

I give an absolute guarantee that I take no political or religious bias to council if elected and am committed totally to the democratic principles and process.

Thank you for the opportunity to stand for council Sincerely Ron Gander JP 108974

This city and the people in it have given me, my wife of 40 years and our three children wonderful opportunities and I enjoy and also believe it’s my duty to give something back.

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Orange Showground Action Group (OSAG). I worked closely with Dad on the deed of covenant and the local government act to encourage council to repair and maintain the showground that Orange so deserves.

JUSTEENE

CLEARY

What will be my goals if elected?

Occupation Office Administrator – Cortona Resources

Family Status Mother

Hobbies and Interests RFS, Horses and pony club with my daughter and working on our property

Why I am standing for Council?

I visited Orange for over 30 years to see family with my parents who later moved to Orange themselves 10 years ago. I moved to Clifton Grove 7 years ago with my daughter from Sydney where I have a very successful 18 year career in the film industry making television commercials as a freelance production manager. Upon moving to Orange I joined the local rural fire

My important issues are to see the showground become a state of the art facility befitting Orange. I am concerned about the dangerous surface conditions of our roads and would seek extensive upgrading programs. The matter of money spent on consultants only to have projects fail or budgets blow – out is costing

services as a volunteer and then was secretary for 3 years, we have been active members of the Orange Pony Club and spent many years with Orange Regional Appaloosa Club.

It is with great pride and honesty that I am standing to be elected as a councillor of Orange City Council in the memory of my late father, Terry Cleary, who passed away suddenly in Orange in March this year. I wish to carry on his 4 years work with Ron Gander and Veronica Ford to save the AUTHORISED BY JUSTEENE CLEARY, ORANGE

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ratepayers significantly and should be reviewed, projects such as the undercover swimming pool and the Macquarie pipeline just to name a few.

I would like to bring a close working relationship and cohesive group of councillors together for the future of our city. Nobody in group E has any self-interest we just wish to work for the community of Orange.

I have been employed as an office administrator for the last two and a half years with a local Orange company and work four days per week. I love living in Orange and wouldn’t live anywhere else, it’s a wonderful city and I’m hoping to be a part of its growth.

I love living in Orange and wouldn’t live anywhere else, it’s a wonderful city and I’m hoping to be a part of its growth.

TROY

SWEETING Occupation Team Leader, Out of Home Care Services (Foster care)

Family Status Married

Hobbies and Interests Sport, Photography, Music, Arts, Gardening and Reading

Why I am standing for Council?

I’m standing for council to provide a voice for the community and ensure that the consultation processes are increased and more participation from the People of Orange is taken into account when making decisions about our great city.

What will be my goals if elected?

My goals are to remain transparent and ensure the best outcomes are considered for our community

further creating a better future for our children. The best practice for me is to make informed decisions about what the people of Orange feel are important issues and take into consideration the Environmental and financial impacts as well as consider ongoing costs involved.

Some of the main areas of focus for me if elected will be to look into how we can improve the road conditions in our city, the continued support and fight for a 24 hour medical retrieval service and I will also be looking to ensure Orange City Council can make a decision on securing the water for

Orange.

I am a very passionate local young man who cares deeply about the future of our great city. I believe given the opportunity to represent the people of Orange is something I will grasp with both hands and I will endeavour to support services to meet the needs of the community as a whole.

I have no vested interests and I am not linked to any political parties which is consistent with my view on being a representative of the people.

I have a strong connection with the Orange community which puts me in

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in that role then a greater degree of unity can be created. This is my ultimate goal and I believe it is the key to real progress for our city.

SONJA

CREARY Occupation Domestic Engineer (Wife, Mother & Caretaker of the Pets)

Family Status Married for 13 years with three children aged 5, 10 & 11.

Hobbies and Interests I hold a life long passion for Agricultural Shows and all they offer. I also enjoy an alfresco cuppa with my chooks.

Why I am standing for Council?

Originally, because I was asked to by some people whom I hold in high regard. On considering this request, I decided that I may be able to bring some fresh perspectives to our council. I believe that if you wish to see change then taking action is the only sensible thing to do. I have no political aspirations beyond improving the local area and this allows me honesty even if it comes at the expense of popularity or favour.

I believe that if people who have integrity and strength of conviction

come forward, acting with a combined purpose to serve the community of Orange then great things are possible.

What will be my goals if elected?

At present I sense that there is a culture of “us versus them” between council and the community. I believe that this needs to be addressed before any meaningful change can occur for Orange. I see the role of the elected councillors as being advocates for the community in matters that are managed by Orange City Council staff.

If the elected councillors are effective

If people in the community bring concerns to their councillors then I regard it as the responsibility of the elected councillors to acknowledge the issue and give it their full consideration. I do not see this position as an opportunity to push or prioritise my own private agendas. All groups and individuals deserve the attention and interest of their elected delegates.

Anything else you’d like to say?

My personal experiences have fostered an intense drive to fight for social justice and equity. This extends to all areas of difficulty and disadvantage in our society. My family has been profoundly affected by autism with three of our five family members being diagnosed with autism spectrum conditions. Very early in my journey as a parent to a disabled child I learned that sometimes it is necessary to be persistent and risk being viewed in a negative light in order to achieve the best outcome for someone who has not got a voice of their own.

I am also keenly aware of the importance of our young people and a strong believer that they need constructive activities readily available

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the driver’s seat to be able to be the voice for Orange and fight for what’s right for our cities future.

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in the local community. Providing affordable and accessible child care options is also an important part of our responsibility to the young people of Orange. Enhancing the opportunities of our young people will pay enormous dividends to individuals and also to our entire community in the long term.

I would like to encourage a diverse range of community groups and activities in our local area. Support for these groups may come in a variety of forms depending on their needs. For example, I believe the current showground site is an amazing asset and utilising it to its fullest potential would be a great service to our community.

On a final note I am proud to say that the group of candidates I am running with share my priorities for personal integrity, honesty, and transparency.

Improving outcomes for all people in Orange is our primary goal. It is an honour to be included in Group E for the 2012 local election.

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My personal experiences have fostered an intense drive to fight for social justice and equity. ..

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BRIAN

WOOD Occupation Security Guard (casual position)

Family Status Divorced

Hobbies and Interests CYMS Rugby League committee member for 20 years, admirer and restorer of classic cars, foundation member of Orange Rate Payers’ Association

Why I am standing for Council?

What will be my goals if elected?

As a senior citizen I have a reasonable grasp of the hardships endured by pensioners and low income earners.

For 36 years as an investigating officer for Centrelink I saw first hand the difficulties that some in the community deal with everyday. My wish is to represent all ratepayers and residents to keep Orange a vibrant place but not forget those who are less fortunate. The big end of town sometimes gets too much Council attention.

I will work to ensure that Council do not introduce a new fee in the same fashion as the way the Green Garbage costs have been implemented, which is slugging people twice, i.e. an existing service fee and a new cost yet to operate.

I will work to have Council communicate the truth about the Macquarie River to Orange Pipeline Project not just what Council wants residents to hear.

I will work with those elected to audit

and examine the executive positions responsibilities, functions and remuneration packages with the view of cutting unnecessary costs. Council office staff, including the constant use of consultants, continues to comprise approximately 30% of the total workforce.

As a Councillor it will be a responsibility to look at general costs of all programmes and projects undertaken by OCC with the outcome being a stabilising of rates. Council cannot be excused for having the 2nd highest rates in N.S.W. while holding $100,000,000 in investments. The rainy day has come and gone, and Councillors only recently decided to assist pensioners with a rate rebate.

Financial responsibility and proper use of rate payer’s money is absolutely essential and I will work to achieve this.

Anything else you’d like to say?

Further to above, one need only look at the actions and issues against Council in the last 4 to 8 years: The debacle with the Lord’s Place development; the HUB; this attitude of bulldozing through with the Pipeline at any cost. Add in the substantial cost increase for: Aquatic Centre,

where 80% of ratepayers voted against it; the Distributor; plus the money already spent on the Pipeline project.

Councillors also agreed to loan $60,000 to the promoter of the Jimmy Barnes concert at the Botanic Gardens who subsequently went bankrupt. Goodbye $60,000 worth of rates. Why this mess? Because of failed project management by OCC. Don’t vote in the same lot of yes people on September 8th, Vote 1 above the line; Group D – Wood and Da Rin.

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My wish is to represent all ratepayers and residents to keep Orange a vibrant place but not forget those who are less fortunate...

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JOHN

DA RIN Occupation Casual Cleaner

Family Status Single

Hobbies and Interests Reading, listening to Radio National, politics, philosophy & theology plus motorcycles

Why I am standing for Council?

I have had an interest in the operation of local councils for over 30 years but never the time to indulge.

Having spent 2 years attending OCC fortnightly meetings I am ready for the challenge. I have a TAFE Diploma in Marketing and a Commerce Degree; add to this a diverse upbringing and working history. I feel confident I will provide value and a unique vibrancy to Council activity.

Many get addicted and become institutionalised by politics. I will only be involved for a maximum of two terms. I would like to see instant accountability so will ask Councillors to stream and podcast Council meetings. Plus I will try to instigate succession planning for potential councillors.

What will be my goals if elected?

I will vote for immediate

improvements to the Orange Showground. I will vote to cease further involvement with the Pipeline Project as Suma Park Dam was reduced to 23% due to maintenance at Spring Creek Dam which was practically empty. Otherwise during the drought SP Dam would have been at 50%, with water harvesting and restrictions included. Water is a Regional, State and National issue not a myopic Orange concern. I will vote that Council assist to complete the BMX facility at Anzac Park. I will investigate why Council maintains an investment portfolio of one hundred million dollars. Being in the red is one thing. Being this far in the black is questionable when you have such high rates. I will assist to attract industry that will compliment and has synergy with existing industry.

Orange needs to develop using a niche mentally not attempt to be part of a crowd. A ‘high rise’ development would suit the car park at Lords Place and Kite St not the one between Anson and Sales Sts as current plans suggest. The Summer St businesses that back into that car park provide a unique facility. Development should be concentrated only on the Kite

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St side. I will vote to improve Wade Park and provide shelters at Sir Jack Brabham Park.

Anything else you’d like to say?

With the Northern Distributor completed I will examine Council’s plan and timetable to fix the roads & footpaths. I will endeavour to get an understanding of what council core activities should be and what has been dumped on council by State government manipulation.

For independent voices on Council Vote 1 above the line - Wood and Da Rin. Thank you.

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Having spent 2 years attending OCC fortnightly meetings I am ready for the challenge...

NEIL

JONES Occupation Retired. Former Senior Lecturer in Horticultural Management.

Family Status Married to Libby, with 3 adult children and 3 grandchildren.

Hobbies and Interests Family, Community Service, Environmental Activism, Animal Welfare, Bushwalking, Gardening, Rugby, Rowing, Classic Cars, and The Uniting Church.

Why I am standing for Council?

I would like to help make Orange a more inclusive and even better place in which to live and work, and raise a family. I care about people and community. I care about youth, the aged, the disadvantaged, and people with special needs. I care about country.

I bring to Council over 35 years as an Orange resident, and a leader and active member of a wide range of organizations, school groups and sporting clubs.

Orange needs Councillors of integrity, honesty, experience and maturity, with leadership, decision making and communication skills, and a clear understanding of the needs of the community. I believe I have demonstrated these important attributes and skills during my first term as a Councillor.

What will be my goals if elected?

• Allocate more of Council’s accumulated funds to road and footpath maintenance, and the

construction of new footpaths.

• Achieve water security through stormwater harvesting and other strategies, without the need for the Macquarie River pipeline.

• Achieve sustainable growth and development without compromising the quality of life, community values and the rights of individuals, and the degradation of the environment.

• Facilitate youth employment by promoting and supporting tourism and small businesses.

• Protect our heritage buildings, streetscapes, and vegetation from the impacts of inappropriate commercial and infill development.

• Enforce the Companion Animals Act and provide more support to the RSPCA for microchipping and desexing programmes.

• Ensure parks, open spaces, and leash-free areas for dogs, are provided in all new subdivisions, and that remnant bushland is protected and wetlands are developed.

• Support Council services and Community Groups that assist the aged, people with special needs and of different cultural backgrounds, and the socially disadvantaged • Retain the Showground as public land for use by the whole community, and for wide-ranging recreational, sporting and cultural activities.

• Build a skate park in Glenroi as part of a new youth precinct.

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construction of extra footpaths where needed.

SARAH

BUCKINGHAM Occupation Natural Therapist. Health Food Retail Assistant.

Family Status Married with 2 school aged children

Hobbies and Interests Bushwalking, Health, Yoga, Reading (especially biographies), listening to live music, Gardening and spending time with my family.

Why I am standing for Council?

What will be my goals if elected?

I’m standing for Council as I’m passionate about Orange and the community. My family has lived in the area for generations and I’d love to see the city progress in a positive and sustainable way to pass on to future generations. Orange needs honest voices, without vested interests, for the betterment of the whole community. I believe that developers have no place on local government.

Council should represent the diversity of our community. Traditionally, Orange City Council has lacked adequate female and younger representation and we need to elect a balanced, effective Council that listens to and represents the people.

We need to maintain the beauty of our colour city. New developments should respect historical buildings, streetscapes and community spaces.

Ample open space is essential in new subdivisions. Eyesores such as disused shops and service stations need adequate upkeep.

I would advocate for healthy and safe communities. We need to develop recreational and community facilities for youth, seniors and sporting groups.

I would pursue an upgrade of Brabham Park to provide more weather shelters and changerooms. The skate park at Moulder Park has been a huge success and this area could be extended into a multi purpose recreational precinct in the future. I would argue against any proposals of a carpark at the old netball court site.

I would make sure that roads are properly built and maintained, safe bike paths are included in the transport plan, and decent pedestrian access is available with the

• Build a Regional Museum, in partnership with external funding sources, as a priority for major infrastructure development.

• Achieve a greater share of State and Federal funding, including mining royalties, for the maintenance and enhancement of local infrastructure.

Anything else you’d like to say?

With Sarah Buckingham, I am proud to lead a team of talented young professional women and men, including Stephen Nugent, Haidee Nelson, Richard Eggleston, and Yvette Black, who share the same overall objective to maintain essential services, promote sustainable development, support social and cultural equity, and protect the environment.

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I would like to help make Orange a more inclusive and even better place in which to live...

The most vulnerable people in our community need to be supported. It is sadly too common that people find it extremely difficult to find affordable housing in the current local rental shortage. We desperately need safe crisis accommodation. A perfect spot for this facility could be the adaptive reuse of the old nurses home in Dalton St. Finally, Mt Canobolas is the local “jewel in the crown” and people’s safety shouldn’t be jeopardised by the proposal of allowing recreational hunters in the area. It’s potentially hazardous for bushwalkers, picnickers, families and bad for tourism. I would lobby State Government to ensure Mt Canobolas is exempt from this dangerous, impending law.

I would endeavour to work hard and co-operatively to tackle these issues and many more to come if elected to Orange City Council. Thankyou.

Orange needs honest voices, without vested interests, for the betterment of the whole community. I believe that developers have no place on local government...

AUTHORISED BY SARAH BUCKINGHAM, ORANGE

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GLENN

TAYLOR Occupation Businessman

Family Status Married to Kathy 2 Daughters, Caitlin 10, Annie 3

Hobbies and Interests Family, South Sydney Rabbitohs, and Motor Racing

Why I am standing for Council?

I have served on Orange City Council for 17 years, during that time I have been privileged to serve as Deputy Mayor for 6 terms, I enjoy helping people where I can, particularly people who are disadvantaged such as people with disabilities and the elderly. I am proud of the fact I have been Chairman Disability Access Committee for 17 years. My achievements have included securing the intitial funding

of the Northern Distributor, initiating the 30,000 plus signatures 24 hour chopper Petition, reintroducing the Pensioner Rate Rebate, more parking Orange netball, halting the Medicare move, and many more achievements.

What will be my goals if elected?

• Always Listen to the People • Hotmix road reconstruction program, funding increase • Skate parks to be constructed in

areas of need.(where the kids are) • Work with authorities to increase Hospital Parking • Continue to Support our Elderly and Disabled • Support Working Families • Secure our Water Supply • More Footpaths to be constructed.

• Protection of Heritage • Construction of a Museum • Common-sense decision making • Continue to work and support Crime Prevention and Community safety intitiatives

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I bring to Council knowledge and real experience;

JEFF

WHITTON Occupation Company Director Family Status Married 30 years, Daughter and Son.

Hobbies and Interests My Family, Cattle Farming, Owning and running an IT company in Australia, New Zealand and Singapore, Listening to Auditable Books on (Quantum Mechanics, the Universe and Bible scripture), supporting South Sydney, Collecting old stuff at auction sales.

Why I am standing for Council?

I stand again for Council as I have a passion to see Orange prosper, I want our children and newcomers to our great City to have the opportunity to make Orange their home. This is achieved by providing amenities, services and the prospect for business and industry to invest and grow providing jobs.

I stand again to continue being the balanced voice on Council for all the citizens of Orange.

It has been my great honour to have

served the Orange Community as an Orange City Councillor for the past 8 years. During my 8 years on Council, I have been the Chairman of the Sustainable Development Committee (planning) for the past 5 years and the Deputy Mayor for the past 2 years.

The past 8 years has seen Council embark on several major capital work projects – I believe that this term of Council will be about consolidation and getting back to maintaining the every day services used by all Orange citizens such as, roads, footpaths and family services.

1. A track record in successfully running my own Company since 1990, a past President of the Orange Business Chamber, I have a hands on understanding of the issues that confront businesses and industry in Orange every day.

I use my business experience in running Council as a business in an effort to achieve the best value for ratepayers dollar.

2. Chairman for the past several years of a local non for profit organisation that provides programs for the disabled, long term unemployed and youth in the Orange community.

This experience equips me to understand what programs Council should focus on when providing services and outcomes for the disabled, elderly, young people and the less fortunate citizens who are struggling due to circumstance beyond their control.

3. I live on a farm and have true life understanding of what “water security” is and the importance of having an achievable water security strategy for our growing city.

4. Elderly Parents and Mother in-law (ratepayers), great source for getting the view of the elderly about issues effecting their demographic in Orange.

5. Member of local community

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Always listening to the people.

I enjoy helping people where I can...

organisations, great source for understanding the broader communities (ratepayers) from the single , family or married with no children demographic.

What will be my goals if elected?

• Always Listen to the People • Consolidation (Move Council away from Capital Works Programs and focus getting back to maintaining roads, footpaths, Parks & Gardens) • Road Sealing Policy that requires Hot mix as mandatory • Fix the Roads • Working Relationship with State and Federal Members, working together to secure outcomes for Orange • Review Green Waste Charges • Skate parks to be constructed in areas of need.(where the kids are) • Work with authorities to increase Hospital Parking • Continue to Support our Elderly and Disabled • Support Working Families • Secure our Water Supply • More Footpaths to be constructed.

• Protection of Heritage Precincts • Construction of a Museum • Common-sense decision making – Balanced View – Balanced Voice • Continue to work and support Crime Prevention and Community safety initiatives.

• Work to encourage Companies to invest in Orange – Job Creation.

• More Health related services.

AARON

WRIGHT Occupation Owner / Manager Café Latte Orange

Family Status Married to Emma Children – Thomas 6, Patrick 4 & Madison 1

Hobbies and Interests Family Time, Walking, Tenpin Bowling, Rugby League & going to Café’s & Restaurants

Why I am standing for Council?

I have been a proud resident of Orange my entire life and feel this city has a lot to offer and will continue to grow strong in the future.

I am standing as a candidate as I would love the opportunity to represent the people of Orange at a Local Level and have some input into the future of our great city.

If elected I could offer new energised input to council, I am impartial

and would support any initiatives or policies that would benefit the community of Orange.

What will be my goals if elected?

My first goal will be learn all the aspects of being a local councilor, my role in the community and relationship with local authorities.

I want to promote a productive and cohesive council which benefits all members of the community, we all have a right to voice our concerns

and issues but need to work together to resolve them efficiently.

Areas I feel passionate about are, Voice for Small Business, Community Services, Local Infrastructure & Crime and Safety, hopefully if elected I can have some constructive input in these and all areas of council debate and issues.

I would like your vote on September 8, please put me No 1 but your must vote for at least six (6) below the line for the vote to count.

Aaron Wright - Independent

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water security strategy is technically the best option and it makes potable water available and affordable no matter where it is sourced.

KEVIN

• To have a transport plan which encompasses the whole city including, parking, long parking, road network, public transport network, etc.

DUFFY Occupation Bus Driver

• Continue negotiations with the Showground Trust in an open and transparent manner.

Family Status Married

Hobbies and Interests Local Government, Politics, Cricket, Rugby League, Tennis (Most Sports)

Why I am standing for Council?

What will be my goals if elected?

I have extensive local Government knowledge supported by a solid understanding of State and Federal politics and I want to see our City grow.

There are a lot of issues and these

Orange needs good governance so that as a regional city it will grow and continue to seek strategic infrastructure to allow the growth for the next 50 years.

are some of the issues that need addressing • To ensure planning laws allow our Regional City to Grow and let all residents be a part of its growth in an Open and Transparent way • To ensure water security remains one of our main goals and that this

• Allocate appropriate budget funding to continue the recent road and street maintenance.

• To ensure that our arterial roads are up to 2012 standards paying particular attention to Burrendong Way, Canobolas, Pinnacle and Cargo Roads, Millthorpe to Orange via Spring Hill, just to name a few, these roads are in disrepair and need immediate attention.

• Ensure that the Airport extension is continued to allow growth as a regional airline centre.

• Develop budgetary plans for a premier stadium for all sports and a planetarium.

• Develop solid communication

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we all have a right to voice our concerns...

channels for communication and consultation.

Anything else you’d like to say?

I have extensive knowledge of Local Government. Being a former Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillor I know the most important people in Local Government area are its Residents and Ratepayers.

I am proud to say that my preferred political persuasion has delivered so much infrastructure for Orange and District, Canobolas Command Police Station, The Distributor Road, A spectacular new $290 million Hospital, a new Netball Stadium, Water Security, Medical Excellence in Dentistry and I look forward to encouraging all governments to keep providing Infrastructure and growth. It is absolutely magnificent that Orange and district is evolving as an Evocity I welcome the Current NSW Government Review of Local Government and encourage reform in Financial Practices, Governance and Boundary Adjustments where necessary.

Good Governance is making correct decisions, not because they are unpopular or popular.

We did not want Speed Limits, RBT, Seat Belts etc...they are proven examples of good Governance.

AUTHORISED BY KEVIN DUFFY, ORANGE

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JOHN

DAVIS Occupation Owner John Davis Motors Pty Ltd

Family Status Married with 3 Children and six grandchildren

Why I am standing for Council?

I have had 25 years experience on Council - 17 years with Blayney Shire Council- was Mayor for 10 years.

8 1/2 years Orange City Council as councillor – 7 1/2 years as Mayor.

I have been involved in the Community as a leader and team player. I believe that we are all lucky to live in Orange with all the city features but a country lifestyle. A great place to bring up our children

and grandchildren.

• Hotmix for all City Streets Program.

Orange has enjoyed in recent times huge success in getting outside funding for projects ie. Anzac Park Sporting Complex, Indoor Heated Pool, Northern Distributor Road, Extension of Airport Runway and I will work hard for that continued progress in the future.

• Expansion of Adventure Playground.

• Forest Road Upgrade.

• Toilet facilities for Parks within the City.

• Urgent extra car parking at our New Hospital.

What will be my goals if elected?

• Creating Extra Car Parks within Central Business District.

• Overall review of Traffic Flows.

• New Museum.

• Expansion of Airport Runway and increased competition.

• Better Sporting Facilities.

• Securing Orange’s Water Supply.

• Building Southern Section of Distributor Road.

• Footpath Upgrade Program.

• Upgrade Hotline – for Road

complaints.

My team consisting of myself and five candidates offer individual ideas to make Orange a better place but collectively they have huge success with proven track records in their own fields.

All six would be extremely capable of being Councillors if elected.

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agenda that have the long term future of Orange and its community in its sights.

JUSTIN

JOHNSON Occupation Director/Owner; PHYZ X Physiotherapy & Exercise Physiology, Physiotherapist & Exercise Scientist.

Family Status Married to Libby, Father of 3: Winnie (4), Fergus (2) & Percy (9m).

Hobbies and Interests People, family, friends, health, education, problem solving, sports, exercise, technology, travel & the local community.

Why I am standing for Council?

The opportunity arose to contribute to the future of Orange and I believe that if positive change is to occur one must back up their words with assertive action. I believe Orange is an energetic and beautiful city which offers great opportunity and services to its residents. The Orange community is uniquely supported by strong and diverse employment, education, healthcare, sporting facilities, utility infrastructure and community connection as a local

community and rural center. It is important that these opportunities and services are made available for the current and future generations of Orange residents. Having grown up in Orange and returning as a health professional, I am excited at the prospect of making Orange an even healthier, happier and more harmonious place.

2) Measurement & Transparency: Analyze and measure council projects management and expenditure to identify cost effectiveness of current and future developments to maximize productivity and minimize waste of resources.

3) Leadership: Develop stronger communication links between the “decision makers” and “the voice” of the community to create positive change for the Orange community.

4) Future minded: Develop contingency plans for future risks and challenges the Orange community may face with employment, aged care, educational institutions, health

What will be my goals if elected?

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care, accommodation, transport and roads, and utilities.

5) Positivity & Sustainability: Contribute to Orange being a leader in positive and sustainable development and infrastructure maintenance in the central west and beyond.

Anything else you’d like to say?

I would like to say that anxiety, fear and negativity are often fueled by change from what is current and/or impatience with waiting for change to occur. It is these fears that often lead to indecision, anger, frustration and inaction. This is a normal response, however if we wish to see Orange progress and prosper for all, we must focus on further ahead than the emotions we feel today.

I am excited at the prospect of making Orange an even healthier, happier and more harmonious place...

What will be my goals if elected?

JASON

HAMLING Occupation Senior TV News Cameraman

Family Status Married to Melissa, with three boys – Lawson 8, D’Arcy 6, Mortimer 3

Hobbies and Interests Golf, rugby league, rugby union, reading biographies, family holidays, watching DVDs

Why I am standing for Council?

I have felt honoured to be an elected representative of the great citizens of this city, and to take their ideas, concerns and hopes to a local government which is striving to achieve those common goals.

During my term as Deputy Mayor, I had the privilege to share the city’s spirit and attributes with a wider audience and receive the overwhelming feedback that is generated by the many admirers of Orange.

To continue working towards the goals I set myself during my first term on Council. I am proud of achieving several of those goals with the help of the previous and current Orange City Council, but I feel there is more to do.

As a born and bred Orange resident, I am proud of this city and I’m proud of the way it is moving forward as a centre for regional growth and economic prosperity.

I believe water security is paramount to the future growth of a major regional centre like Orange. Sensible capital works projects which will keep Orange ahead of other cities in terms of facilities and attractions are also a priority.

Linking this growing city with premium transport routes is another must. The southern distributor needs to be built to complete the ring road network around Orange, and increase access to the new Health Service which draws from the greater central west region. I also support Council’s ongoing push for a Bell’s Line Expressway over the Blue Mountains to alleviate the current transport woes between Orange and metropolitan Sydney.

One sporting facility the city is in

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need of is a dedicated rectangular football field and grandstand. This will enable Orange to play host to a greater number of top-level events, bringing economic benefits to local businesses and in turn allowing residents to witness sporting and cultural spectacles without leaving their home town.

Keeping up community consultation between Council and residents is another goal I will strive to maintain.

Local Government is the grassroots of current Australian politics and the everyday decisions we make can be the basis of major change for future years.

Keeping up community consultation between Council and residents is another goal I will strive to maintain.

AUTHORISED BY JASON HAMLING, ORANGE

DAVE

CLEAL Occupation Assistant Manager Orange PCYC

Family Status Married

Hobbies and Interests Rugby, lawn Bowls, Golf

Why I am standing for Council?

I have been lucky to have spent most of my life in Orange having worked in many different roles within Orange, seen my kids develop having attended some of wonderful schools, then seeing them also stay in Orange finding secure jobs in our work force.

My parents retired here some 20 years ago and I always remember the reason they chose Orange was the great public transport, great medical

service’s lots of things for retirees such as bowling clubs, golf clubs and much more.

With this in mind I would totally accept the challenge that comes with such an important role to both work with fellow councilors and the

What will be my goals if elected?

If lucky enough to get an opportunity to represent the constituents of Orange I feel it would give me the chance to give something back to this great city that has been so kind and welcoming to my family over many years.

community listening to their needs and working with them for a positive result.

If lucky enough to get an opportunity to represent the constituents of Orange I feel it would give me the chance to give something back to this great city...

AUTHORISED BY DAVE CLEAL, ORANGE

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MICHAEL

GRAY Occupation Manager, Waratah Sports Club

Family Status Married with three children at home

Hobbies and Interests Rugby, Athletics, all sports in general, community events.

Why I am standing for Council?

In all areas of my life I have strived to make things better. Instead of sitting back and waiting for someone else to do it, I believe in being part of the solution, not part of the problem. In both my community involvement and professional life I have a proven track record of finding solutions leading to improvement. I believe that I can assist in improving the way in which council delivers services and provides amenities within the town. Improved

services and facilities means a happier and healthier lifestyle for families and individuals. This must improve the quality of life for all residents.

What will be my goals if elected?

1. Delivering council services in an efficient, cost effective manner.

2. Improved sporting and recreational facilities.

3. Water security for Orange.

4. Keeping the needs of the community in mind when making decisions.

Anything else you’d like to say?

I have a proven track record of success. I have run businesses employing up to 120 people, increasing their profitability, growing them in size and creating strong, viable organisations. I have been a volunteer in several community organisations including Orange City Rugby Union, Central West Rugby and Orange Little Athletics. I have assisted in tripling the size of Orange Little Athletics so that we are now the biggest regional Little

AUTHORISED BY MICHAEL GRAY, ORANGE

on projects to prioritise them according to need and funding. i.e.

Consider economic, environmental, social and cultural aspects of project.

REG

Press for balanced city growth and management.

KIDD Occupation Director/Owner Agassist Pty Ltd Consulting and Training

Family Status Married to Kerry with three wonderful sons and three grandsons.

Hobbies and Interests Orange and everything it has to offer.

Employment opportunities, theatre, sport, parks and gardens, food and wine, golf, sport and horse racing and socialising.

Why I am standing for Council?

What will be my goals if elected?

I am a long lifelong resident, (and fourth generation). I love this city and I want to see it grow and prosper sustainably. I have the capacity to put 100% effort and enthusiasm into helping and improving a city that has been so great to my family.

To continue to represent the community with commitment, enthusiasm and transparency.

I believe in community engagement and consultation and decision making on consensus. I believe in transparency and open and honest representation without fear or favour.

To continue my push to see our Integrated Water Management Plan go forward.

Raising of Suma Park Dam Wall which is required for increased storage and reinforcement to comply with Dam safety regulations.

Make sure Council does due diligence and quadruple bottom line evaluations

Prioritise the need to get existing infra-structure up to safe and suitable levels, particularly ROADS, footpaths and gutters.

Actively encourage business, industry and tourism to the city.

Continue to lobby State and Federal government and any other sources for funding and support.

Continue to promote our great city through voluntary work with media.

Continue to advocate what Orange has to offer, everywhere I may be either working or holidaying.

To always be approachable, honest, available and sincere.

I was born here, I was educated here, I returned here after University to work, marry and raise a family. I will be buried here and hope that I can put back as much into Orange that it has given me.

Anything else you’d like to say?

I have a proven track record of representing my community. I am and will continue to be heavily involved in numerous voluntary community organisations.

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Athletics club in New South Wales.

This has been achieved through the organisation of a strong, focussed committee and delivering strong leadership. I intend to bring these same qualities to council.

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I have a proven track record of success...

I have lobbied for decentralisation of NSW Dept of Agriculture to Orange, our new hospital, the Northern Distributor, Orange’s Water Management Plan and the first stages of that plan, and improvements to Gosling Creek and Spring Creek Dams and stormwater harvesting, also our ‘state of the art’ Water Filtration system.

I have been involved at all levels (including planting) of numerous, parks, gardens and sporting fields.

I will continue (if elected) to represent the community and ratepayers without fear or favour.

If not elected I will continue to do the same things for our great city in whatever capacity available.

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I have the capacity to put 100% effort and enthusiasm into helping and improving a city...

PETER

EDWARDS Occupation Intensive Care Nurse / Manager

Family Status Married with three children at home

Why I am standing for Council?

the essentials right before doing anything else.

I have a passion for the city I live in.

What will be my goals if elected?

I would like to see the services which are delivered in Orange improve.

1. Improve the Roads using better road bases that last....

I am community minded with a mind set of getting

2. Improve the footpaths.

rates for our residents.

4. Listen to the community and their needs.

5. Get the essentials right before working on bigger projects.

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Anything else you’d like to say?

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6. Improve access to services.

3. Look at getting fairer

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I am community minded with a mind set of getting the essentials right...

COUNCILLOR from the land of fairytales

Occupation Retired successful business owner

Family Status Happily married 45 years, 4 kids and 6 grandkids.

Hobbies and Interests Golf, travel, family, church.

Why I am standing for Council?

What will be my goals if elected?

Orange City is essentially a big business and therefore needs people on Council who have a good head for business. Running a successful business requires a good head and a good heart and the ability to make tough decisions for the greater good.

I love business, I love Orange and my achievements in business tell me I’m well equipped to play a part in helping make this great city even greater.

To demonstrate to my fellow councilors that I’m worth listening to and that I’m prepared to be a team player and accept any majority decision.

To encourage an entrepreneurial approach to initiatives that will grow our economy or add long term value to our city’s assets and facilities.

To encourage Council to value the contribution that small business

operators make to our city far more greatly and to encourage more investment in promoting all our retail and service businesses and not just the hospitality sector which clearly gets special treatment.

To be regarded by the community and my fellow councilors as a clear thinker, honest and someone worth listening to.

Anything else you’d like to say?

on the basis of looking for reasons why things can’t progress rather than for reasons why they should progress. Too often a handful of minority voices can delay or hold up progress on vital projects. I will not be backward in clearly stating my position on important issues after I’m satisfied that adequate debate, time, consideration or evaluation has been given to a particular issue.

I will always work towards getting things done in a timely manner.

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LOCAL

ELECTION ISSUES

There’s no shortage of community issues that’ll be on voters’ minds as they flock to the City Council poll on September 8.

Three of them will be at the top of the list – the controversial Macquarie River Pipeline Project, the Orange Showground issue and, weighing in for this poll as a priority among the “back to basics” candidates, when is council going to “fix the roads?”

All these issues have been extensively examined and reported on by Derek Maitland, editor and writer of our in-depth online multimedia news service, Orange News Now (ONN).

And there are others to keep in mind – the need for more youth

facilities in Orange, the proposed high-level Anson Street car park and development, the pressure for more funding for Taste Orange – the prime marketer and promoter of our city – to launch a crucial “Shop Orange” crusade, the parking crisis at Orange Health Service, and so on ...

Voters can get up to speed on these issues by going to Orange News Now at www.orangenewsnow.com.au and linking to the following articles through our “Search” box:

1. CITY WATCH: “BACK TO BASICS” — WHY WE CAN’T COMPLETELY FIX OUR ROADS Posted on August 22, 2012

2. CITY WATCH: IT’S TIME TO FIX THE PARKING CRISIS AT ORANGE HOSPITAL Posted on August 16, 2012

3. ANTI-PIPELINE ANGLING ORGANISATION BACKED BY BOATING, TACKLE INDUSTRY Posted on July 3, 2012

4. “SHOP ORANGE” ADDED TO TASTE ORANGE MARKETING DRIVE Posted on June 20, 2012

5. DOES ORANGE NEED A SHOWGROUND AND, FOR THAT MATTER, AN ANNUAL SHOW? Posted on May 11, 2012

6. ORANGE CULTURAL CENTRE FACES DEMOLITION TO “PUT UP A PARKING LOT” Posted on May 17, 2012

7. ORANGE’S YOUTH MAYOR CLOSE TO THROWING IN THE TOWEL Posted on May 30, 2012

These are the immediate sites to go to, and you can navigate from there to many other articles that ONN has published on the same topics.

They’re all at...

ORANGENEWSNOW.com.au

www.

“REAL NEWS – REAL ISSUES”