{"id":101616,"date":"2024-09-10T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-09T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/?p=101616"},"modified":"2024-09-09T15:54:27","modified_gmt":"2024-09-09T05:54:27","slug":"ballina-8b-alexander-sharky","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/ballina-votes\/ballina-8b-alexander-sharky\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballina 8B Alexander Sharky"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CANDIDATE<\/p>\n<p>AFFILIATION: THE GREENS<\/p>\n<p>Alexander Sharkey<\/p>\n<p>Current occupation and background:<\/p>\n<p>Owner of Value Imagery, a media production company.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long in the ward community?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having lived in Ballina Shire for nearly a decade, I&#8217;ve grown deeply connected to this community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guiding values or principles guide your political views and decisions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m running for council because I care about Ballina Shire&#8217;s future. I&#8217;m guided by shared values, not a personal agenda.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Are you or have you been associated with any political party or cause?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a proud Green candidate, I&#8217;m committed to engaging with our community and letting shared values guide us toward a sustainable future for Ballina Shire.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preferential voting suggestions?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dicker 1, Sharkey 2, Broadley 3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top three issues facing your ward?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Technology can help streamline our council&#8217;s operations, making it easier for residents to find the information and services they need. Our parks and reserves need more attention and maintenance. We need to explore ways to offer more affordable rental housing for our local workforce.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CANDIDATE AFFILIATION: THE GREENS Alexander Sharkey Current occupation and background: Owner of Value Imagery, a media production company. How long in the ward community? Having lived in Ballina Shire for nearly a decade, I&#8217;ve grown deeply connected to this community. Guiding values or principles guide your political views and decisions? 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