LIFE OCTOBER 2016
WENDY WALLER RETURNS AS MAYOR A new Mayor and four new councillors were elected to Liverpool Council at the local government elections on 10 September. The new Mayor is Councillor Wendy Waller who will serve her second nonsequential term in the Mayoral chair. She was first elected to Liverpool Council in 1995 and became the first woman to serve as Mayor of Liverpool from 20082012. “I am honoured to be elected as Mayor of Liverpool for a second time and thank the people of Liverpool for placing their trust in me,” said Mayor Waller.
The new-look Liverpool City Council, from left: Cllr Balloot, Cllr Ayyad, Cllr Hagarty, Deputy Mayor Karnib, Cllr Hadchiti, Mayor Wendy Waller, Cllr Harle, Cllr Hadid, Cllr Shelton, Cllr Kaliyanda, Cllr Rhodes.
Liverpool is on the cusp of becoming the third major CBD in NSW and Council’s role is vital in shaping the Liverpool of tomorrow. Mayor Waller. “Ours is a city with many opportunities, a city in which people can work, find recreation, access education, and a place to call home.
“My focus as Mayor will not just be on the CBD, but on the whole local government area, including our public spaces, parks and environment,” she said. “We have just completed a $35 million community hub at Carnes Hill, and we will soon be home to Sydney’s second international airport at Badgerys Creek.” “I look forward to leading a financially responsible Council that works for the good of all residents.” The new Deputy Mayor is Councillor Ali Karnib (Labor) and the Councillors are Tina Ayyad (Liberal), Gus Balloot (Liberal), Tony Hadchiti (Liberal), Mazhar Hadid (Liberal), Nathan Hagarty (Labor), Peter Harle (Liverpool Community Independents Team, LCIT), Charishma Kaliyanda (Labor), Karress Rhodes (LCIT) and Geoff Shelton (Labor).
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WENDY WALLER
Mayor Waller became just the fifth woman ever to take her place on Liverpool Council when she was first elected in 1995.
In 2008 she became the first women elected as Mayor of Liverpool. In 2016 she was popularly elected for a nonconsecutive second term as Mayor. Mayor Waller brings extensive experience of local government to the role including being vice-chair of the NSW Australian Women in Local Government Association (ALGWA).
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Mayor Waller also holds an executive certificate in Local Government from UTS and a Masters in Social Administration. Mayor Waller has raised her children in the area and her family have lived in Liverpool for more than 60 years.
DEPUTY MAYOR
ALI KARNIB
Cllr Karnib is from Green Valley and is a former teacher-trainee. He has been re-elected to Liverpool Council and is also president of the Lebanese Community Council.
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MAZHAR HADID Mobile 0414 726 273 Fax 9821 9333 Email cllrhadid@liverpool.nsw.gov.au Cllr Hadid is a former deputy mayor of Liverpool Council who holds a Diploma in Business Management in real estate and a Diploma in Public Relations. He is a licensed real estate agent in Liverpool and serves on numerous Council committees. He has been re-elected for a third time.
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PETER HARLE
Cllr Harle has lived in Liverpool since 1954 and was first elected to council in 2008. He is married and says his principal priority is ensuring Liverpool is the best place for his four daughters and his 12 grandchildren to thrive.
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NATHAN HAGARTY
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Cllr Hagarty is a new face on Council this year. He was raised in Cartwright and now lives in Green Valley with his young family. He graduated with a Bachelor of International Studies from Western Sydney University where he now works as an IT relationships manager. He has worked across the financial services and education sectors in operations, product management and information technology roles. He is a certified project management professional.
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GUS BALLOOT
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Cllr Balloot has been re-elected to a second term on Council, this time representing North Ward after previously being elected from South Ward. Balloot is a former deputy mayor of Liverpool and says providing jobs for younger people has long been a priority of his campaigning.
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COUNCILLOR
TONY HADCHITI
Cllr Hadchiti has been re-elected to Liverpool Council for a third term. He was deputy mayor for much of 2016.
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GEOFF SHELTON
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Cllr Shelton has lived in Liverpool for more than two decades and has owned and operated a CBD business for most of that time. He is a second term Councillor who believes in so many ways that this city’s time has come and always puts people first.
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TINA AYYAD
Another of four new faces on the 2016 Liverpool Council, Cllr Ayyad is a mother of two small children who attend school in the Liverpool area. She is a former school teacher with a degree in education, majoring in numeracy and language literacy. Cllr Ayyad is the wife of former mayor Ned Mannoun. She says she is striving to make Liverpool an ideal setting for the families moving here.
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CHARISHMA KALIYANDA
One of four new councillors elected in 2016, Cllr Kaliyanda was raised in Liverpool after migrating to the area with her family as a young girl. She is a registered occupational therapist and currently works with STEM professionals to build and improve their skills. She brings to Council her skills and experience in community engagement, advocacy, policy development, administration, volunteering and board membership as well as a passion for the area and commitment to moving Liverpool forward.
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COUNCILLOR
KARRESS RHODES
Cllr Rhodes has been an ardent and public advocate of publicising Liverpool’s potential for many years. Elected to council for the first time in 2016, Cllr Rhodes publishes a regular magazine highlighting activities in Liverpool and also runs a graphic art and printing firm. Her awards include the 2013 NSW Business Chamber Excellence in Business Ethics finalist South West Sydney Region and 2015 Liverpool City Council Australia Day Award for Small Business.
FIJIAN PRIME MINISTER VISITS LIVERPOOL Mayor Wendy Waller was delighted to welcome the Fijian Prime Minister, the Hon. Josaia Bainimarama, to Liverpool recently. On 15 October thousands of people came to Woodward Park to celebrate Fijian Independence Day and a civic reception for the Fijian Prime Minister was held at Gemelle’s Restaurant on 17 October. “Australia and Fiji have a strong relationship and are very good friends, especially here in the Great South West, where many Fijians have made Liverpool their home, bringing their unique culture to our multicultural city,” said Mayor Waller. “I’m proud of what they have achieved and I look forward to working with our Fijian-Australian residents and businesses over the next four years,” said Mayor Waller.
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“As one of the most multicultural cities in Australia, we are proud of our diversity and all the cultures that create our harmonious city.”
STAGE THREE OF MACQUARIE MALL HAS NOW BEEN COMPLETED
The renovation of the CBD’s Macquarie Mall is on target to be open in time for Christmas trading. The extensive renovation is turning the Mall into a stylish and modern precinct offering cafes, restaurants and commercial premises in a relaxed, informal atmosphere. Stage Three of the project opened in September offering shoppers increased outdoor amenities, including tables and umbrellas. Overhead lighting has been installed in the pedestrian-only mall and the final stages of new paving are expected to be completed by Christmas.
SPRING EXPO A BIG HIT AT NEW CARNES HILL LOCATION Liverpool welcomed the change of season with Spring Expo at Greenway Park, Carnes Hill, on 3 October. Traditionally the event has been held at Bigge Park, Liverpool, but the new location was an ideal venue with plenty of room for all the activities on offer. Commando Steve and the Looney Tunes characters were a big hit, as were the $2 rides, the food trucks and the free micro-chipping for dogs and cats. More than 4000 people attended the event throughout the day. Unfortunately the outdoor screening of our family film Zootopia had to be cancelled for safety reasons because of the high winds. We would like to thank everyone who attended the event and is looking forward to putting on an even bigger show next year
CELEBRITY SPEAKERS HIGHLIGHT LIVERPOOL INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES This year’s Small Business Week activities included advice for start-ups and existing businesses, as well as a special fun event for young entrepreneurs. Former Australian Test captain Michael Clarke headed a line-up of branding experts as part of Liverpool’s Small Business Week Brunch on 14 September.
CHRISTMAS TREE IN THE MALL
He talked about the advantages available to businesses that are prepared to develop a brand that sets them apart from their competitors. TimeOut Sydney partnered with Council to stage a forum at Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre for young and new entrepreneurs on the night of 15 September.
Former Australian Test captain Michael Clarke discusses his personal brand as part of Liverpool’s Small Business Week.
Come and join us at Macquarie Mall as we light up the Christmas Tree on 8 December 2016. There will be free entertainment and a Christmas Show for the whole family to enjoy.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON COUNCIL’S VISION FOR THE FUTURE OF THE CBD Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 (Draft Amendment 25) Council is working with the community to ensure that Liverpool City Centre becomes a vibrant, walkable 18-hour city offering exciting living, recreation and work opportunities. Draft Amendment 25 incorporates a range of changes to the built form of Liverpool City Centre including wider footpaths and tree lined streets, clearer wayfinding and better connections to make it easier to get around. Council would like to invite interested members of the public to view Draft Amendment 25 and provide feedback. Liverpool Development Control Plan 2008 (Draft Amendment 25) is on exhibition from 5 October 2016 to 5 December 2016.
There are a number of ways you can gain further information and provide feedback. 1. You can view the documents online and fill in a feedback form at listens. liverpool.nsw.gov.au/dcp 2. You can come to one of the public information sessions at Liverpool Library on 8 November 2016, 6pm-7.45pm, and 9 November 2016, 10am12pm 3. You can visit the Liverpool Council Customer Service Centre at 33 Moore St Liverpool, to view the documents. Feedback must be received before close of business 5 December 2016. For more information, visit www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au or call 9821 9156.
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COUNCIL MEETINGS Council Meetings are held at the Francis Greenway Centre, 170 George Street, Liverpool, starting at 6pm. For a full list of Council Meeting dates for 2016 please visit Council’s website.
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