COGG Corio Robert Blaszczyk

Corio

Robert Blaszczyk

Occupation: Teacher at Northern Bay College P-12

Resides: Norlane.

How long have you lived in your ward? I have lived in Norlane most of my life.

Community involvement: I’m a school teacher in Corio, I play soccer for Corio Bay Cobras SC in Norlane and have always been an advocate for the community hence why I work, live and play here.

Associated with a political party or movement?

I am an independent candidate with no political association or membership.

Preferencing: 1. Robert Blaszczyk 2. Azadeh Doosti 3. Danny Mahfoud 4. Anthony Aitken 5. Sarah Hathway 6. Maddie Slater.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? My budget is a modest $2,700 (mostly printing, candidate payment), self funded with no assistance. Doing the letterboxing myself with some help from friends and family.

Three most important issues in your council or ward? 1. Youth Engagement – work with community centres, communities, sports clubs and schools 2. Accessibility to Services – making it affordable and easy to use council facilities 3. Rejuvenate Corio Ward as it is the Gateway to Geelong.