COGG Deakin Andy Richards

Deakin

AFFILIATION: ALP

Andy Richards

Occupation: Rigger.

Resides: Grovedale.

How long have you lived in your ward? 17 years.

Community involvement: Volunteer with Grovedale Tigers FNC, Armstrong United FC, Grovedale Tennis Club and Barwon Soccer Club.

Associated with a political party or movement?

Yes, ALP.

Preferencing: 7. COX, Sue 5. KENNEDY, Nicholas 4. SCHERRER, Izzy 8. KATOS, Andrew. 1. RICHARDS, Andy 2. HAITSMA, Joshua 3. WALLACE, Derek 6. HILTON, Anastasia

Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? Entirely self-funded, and budget is approximately $2,500.

Three most important issues in your ward?

1. Making sure our children can access local kindergarten and childcare to get the best start in life, and fully fund Waurn Ponds, Armstrong Creek and Belmont libraries. 2. Key projects like storage facilities for Mt Duneed Men’s Shed, Grovedale Tigers courts upgrade, find Barwon Soccer Club more room to train and play, lighting for Grovedale Tennis Club’s Francis Street facilities, Belmont Lions commercial kitchen project; a new home ground for Armstrong United Pelicans. 3. Push to build a Mt Duneed high school, provide more local police and fund a fire station.