COGG Hamlyn Heights Mathew Hood

Hamlyn Heights

Mathew Hood

Occupation: Marketing & Communications Manager.

Resides: Within the Hamlyn Heights Ward.

How long have you lived in your ward?

In Geelong since 2016 and within the ward since 2020.

Community involvement: Regularly attended local events. I’ve been a Loaned Executive and Community Grants Reviewer with Give Where You Live and I’ve trekked the Surf Coast Trail raising funds for the Kids Plus Foundation and Give Where You Live. I’ve served on the Geelong Major Events Committee and I’m an active member of my local CFA fire brigade.

Associated with a political party or movement?

No.

Preferencing: I ask voters to take the time to look at what the other candidates are standing for.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? I am receiving no financial assistance and have received no donations.

Three most important issues in your ward?

Poor infrastructure maintenance including deteriorating roads and footpaths, neglected public spaces and inadequate planning, with local facilities and essential infrastructure struggling to keep up with population growth. We really need elected councilors that will focus on and address local community issues.