NEWS
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Read more: Supporting Community Infrastructure Projects
Supporting Community Infrastructure Projects
People may think Council loves approving large developments because this equates to more rate payers and therefore more funds but this is not the case… Council relies on external grant funding from the State and Federal Government for specific projects and this can be topped up by fundraising from community groups
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Read more: Volunteerism
Volunteerism
I believe one of the important roles of a Councillor is promoting our volunteers and assisting them to find out where to get more information, including assistance with applications to apply for funding.
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Read more: The Creative Arts Provide Economic Benefit
The Creative Arts Provide Economic Benefit
Supporting and promoting our local artists is an important role of Council and elected representatives and I think we have so much untapped potential here….
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Read more: Events and Festivals Provide Economic Benefit
Events and Festivals Provide Economic Benefit
Most of our events and festivals are run by volunteers and supported not only by Council grants but also private businesses. They generate activity for both locals and visitors alike.
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Read more: Opportunities and Constraints of a Councillor
Opportunities and Constraints of a Councillor
My priority focus areas if re-elected, revolve around healthy connected communities and are based on the opportunities, constraints and the scope of a Councillor. To do this I need to work with eight other Councillors and try to speed up the ‘clogs in the wheel’ of government by reducing duplication and improving efficiencies. The idea…
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Read more: What Councils are Legislated to Do
What Councils are Legislated to Do
Candidates in the Council Election often make promises about what they will do once elected in their campaigns and I am no exception (refer to my 2024+ Focus areas). This is a good thing because I love it when people and the community become more engaged in local government. However there are multiple Acts of…
CR JENNIFER ANDERSON 