COGG Cheetham Jon Metrikas

Cheetham

Jon Metrikas

Occupation: Business Owner

Resides: East Geelong

How long have you lived in your council or ward? 12 years (21 years in Geelong)

What’s your involvement with the community? I have been a Member of The CFA – I support the Geelong RSL in its support of Veterans. I am a major donor to providing medical and other aid to Ukraine. I am a member of the Lithuanian Club. I have found and supported over 30 people from homelessness into safe accommodation over the last 9 years. NOT via working in a Govt paid Job but by supporting and helping those in need.

Are you associated with or have you been associated with a political party or movement? I was a member of the liberal party over 8 years ago or so – I felt they lost their way,

Who are you preferencing? Melissa Hutchinson

What is your campaign budget? Are you receiving financial assistance? Maybe $800 – several friends have kicked in $100 each – thanks Rod, Owen and my brother Mark!!

For you, what are the three most important issues in your ward? We need better value, to stop waste. We need council officers to understand their purpose, not be distracted by matters we have no say in. We need to fix the city by cleaning up the visuals and the perceptions of trouble and danger