Clarence Valley meet your candidates

BY TIM HOWARD

The Clarence Valley Council has gone into caretaker mode ahead of the September 14 election.

It’s given 17 community members, including six current councillors to stand for election.

The Northern Rivers Times has given all 17 a chance to introduce themselves to the electorate.

Sixteen of them have grabbed the opportunity. Phillip Provest did not reply to the invitation.

Greg Clancy

departments, I have an extensive knowledge of planning and environmental legislation.

I vote against developments with poor environmental and social outcomes, at West Yamba and elsewhere. Ignoring the Climate Emergency puts people at risk from rising seas, fres, foods and storms. Filling for foodplain development threatens existing houses and will leave current and future residents at high risk and with uninsurable homes.

For over 40 years, I’ve played a major role in the local environment movement, from the 1980s Washpool and pulp mill campaigns to today’s ‘No Mines’ campaign.

I look forward to CVC becoming more active in the establishment of the Great Koala National Park.

Protection of rivers and water must be a priority.

After eight years as a councillor, I have both the experience and knowledge to push for fairer decision-making and better ecological outcomes in the Clarence Valley.

I work for inclusion and support of Aboriginal communities, outlying villages and minority groups.

As a retired consultant ecologist who also worked for government

Exploration drilling for toxic minerals is under way and gas companies are still lobbying for access.

Mining companies can’t guarantee to protect our rivers from mine site erosion and tailings spills during foods.

I’m proud of my contributions over the past eight years, usually as a lone voice but, by working with other councillors, I’ve succeeded in CVC decisions to acknowledge the Climate

And the sickness continues but that doesn’t mean we stop planning what to do next on our house.

Oh no, just because I have no energy, I am coughing for Australia and going through tissues at a great rate of knots, I thought now would be a good time to look into getting a solar battery and more panels installed.

There were two reasons for this madness at this time.

Our electricity bill is soon due and with both boys back home, it is going to be a doozy.

I have always loved

Emergency, call for a moratorium on mining in the Clarence catchment, establish the Biodiversity Advisory Committee, keep parts of Brooms Head and Wooli beaches 4WD-free, introduce a cat ban in a new housing subdivision, phase out Council’s investments in fossil-fuels, update the active transport plan and encourage council to use 100% renewable energy.

As a councillor I’ve always supported responsible fnancial management.

My re-election will prioritise our unique environment and social justice, grassroots democracy and nonviolence.

I’ll keep pushing these Greens principles and my knowledge of ecological issues to the forefront in Council’s debates.

I will continue to champion efforts to address concerns regarding Council’s culture, and to work for meaningful community engagement in its decision-making.

Des Schroder

director on Clarence Valley Council brings extensive inside knowledge of its workings to the election..

I am excited to bring my extensive experience and readiness to make informed decisions to the role of councillor.

With 14 years of service at Clarence Valley Council as an executive director, during which I attended more than 300 council meetings, I am well-prepared to tackle the challenges ahead.

My deep understanding of state government operations, gained as a former North Coast regional director, further equips me to serve our community effectively.

For the past 30 years, I have proudly called the Clarence Valley home, raising two daughters here. I’ve lived in Yamba and now reside in South Grafton.

My commitment to the community is evident through my active involvement in various volunteer roles:

• Vice president of the Grafton Jacaranda Committee

• Board director for the Clarence Valley Country University and the Clarence Valley Anglican School Council

• Supporter of no-mining groups

I have visited every town and village within our vast council area and, if elected, I pledge to continue these visits.

My extensive experience in natural disaster