COGG Barrabool Hills Ron Nelson

Ron Nelson

Occupation: Recovery and Support Coordinator supporting people injured at work.

Resides: Highton.

How long have you lived in your ward? 46 years.

Community involvement: A current Councillor, and volunteer with Lions Geelong, Highton Rotary. Alexander Thomson Cricket Club member, Gold Swan member at South Barwon Football Netball Club, Queens Park Golf Club member, Pegasus member at Geelong Ammos, Geelong Cats member and Foundation member of Geelong Cats AFLW.

Associated with a political party or movement?

I am independent and not a member of any political party. Previously a member of the Liberal Party.

Preferencing: Aleta Moriarty second and David McGuinness third.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? Not receiving any financial assistance.

The three most important issues in your council or ward? 1. Fighting to freeze rates to assist ratepayers and renters with the cost of living. 2. Council should stick to core local responsibilities – investing in roads, footpaths, libraries, playgrounds, local infrastructure and rubbish collections. 3. Continue championing and supporting local small businesses, sporting clubs and organisations.