COGG Barrabool Hills David McGinness

Barrabool Hills

AFFILIATION: ALP

David McGinness

Occupation: Workplace Relations and Risk Manager. Director.

Resides: Wandana Heights.

How long have you lived in your ward? 10 years currently. I have lived in the ward previously when my children attended school in Belmont.

Community involvement: I have been involved in junior sporting clubs in coaching and committee roles. Community arts organisations. Was a CFA volunteer for over 10 years. Member of Geelong Manufacturing Council.

Associated with a political party or movement?

I am a member of the ALP.

Preferencing: 2 Aleta Moriarty 3 Ron Nelson.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? My campaign budget up to $4,000 which I am funding personally.

Three most important issues in your ward:

1. Building a sustainable and vibrant community – having inclusivity at the forefront of all decision making which attracts and welcomes a broad range of individuals and businesses 2. Financial Responsibility – Council needs to deliver value to the community, not only now but for future generations.3. Good governance – We need a system that sets out acceptable behaviours that define our culture and delivers greater transparency in decision-making.