I'm asking for your support at the Moonee Valley 2020 election because I am committed to listening and acting for you.
I am committed to listening to you: your experiences and views on issues
experienced in negotiating positive outcomes for community, organisations and businesses
determined to listen to the science and act on climate change at the local level
compassionate, open minded and hard working
engaged in local community issues and active in finding solutions.
If I'm fortunate to be elected, I will:
take action on climate change locally
ensure policies are social just
restore trust in local government decision making by taking the following actions: Climate Action Climate talk:
Acknowledge that we face a climate emergency in speeches, written and online material
As a municipality, take responsibility for preventing climate change by reducing community emissions
Produce an annual climate change edition of Valley View and online publications Climate target
Commit to a community emissions reduction target (below 2005 levels) of 40% - 50% by 2025 60% - 75% by 2030
Commit to a community renewable energy generation target of 40% - 50% by 2025 50% - 75% by 2030 Climate action:
Employ two full-time climate emergency officers
Aim for funding in the vicinity of $25 per resident for the Green Action Plan items every year ($3m total)
Social Justice
Care
Continue to provide high quality aged care, childcare, kindergartens, maternal and child health care, disability services and other community support services
Work with the state government to improve public housing maintenance and provision - particularly for families in small units looking for more suitable accommodation
Improving compassionate animal management strategies to better care for local pets
Equity
Ensure all Council policies have positive social impacts and do not cause inadvertent social inequity and harm
Ensure all Council services are accessible for people with disabilities and special needs
Access
Fund libraries to deliver information and services in a wide range of modes and universal access
Support walking and cycling and affordable transport
Restoring Trust
Honesty
Commit to open and honest communication in person, online and at Council meetings
Transparency
Restore Council meetings to be a place for open and honest discussion to improve Council decision making
Communication
Improve community consultation processes to support and respond to views expressed by community members