City of Greater Bendigo, Eppalock, Aaron

Eppalock Ward

Aaron Spong

Occupation: Hospitality business owner.

Resides: Heathcote.

How long have you lived in your council/ward?:

Eight years.

Community involvement: –

Associated with a political party or movement?: I’m an independent candidate with no party or political affiliation. I’m a strong believer that politics should be left out of local councils and that the councillors’ role is to represent the residents of that ward first and foremost. I have never been a member or a part of any political party or union and don’t feel the need to be as my decisions won’t be influenced and be done in the best interests of the residents of the Eppalock Ward

Preferencing: –

Campaign budget? Receiving financial support? –

Three most important issues in your ward?

Better roads, more footpaths, drainage and street lighting.

The introduction of an annual free kerbside hard rubbish collection, as other councils provide.

Upgrade local swimming pools, extend there hours and keep the gates open.

Future rate increases will not exceed the state government percentage cap.