	{"id":148019,"date":"2024-10-14T13:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-10-14T02:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=148019"},"modified":"2024-10-14T12:35:27","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T01:35:27","slug":"scs-torquay-paul-barker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/2024-local-council-candidates\/scs-torquay-paul-barker\/","title":{"rendered":"SCS Torquay Paul Barker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Torquay<\/p>\n<p>AFFILIATION: Libertarian Party<\/p>\n<p>Paul Barker<\/p>\n<p>Occupation: business owner<\/p>\n<p>Resides: Torquay<\/p>\n<p>How long have you lived in your council or ward? 8 years.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s your involvement with the community? Volunteering in community organisations, play basketball and netball.<\/p>\n<p>Are you associated with or have you been associated with a political party or movement? Yes. Libertarians.<\/p>\n<p>Who are you preferencing? The back to basics team.<\/p>\n<p>What is your campaign budget? Are you receiving financial assistance? Around $2,000.<\/p>\n<p>For you, what are the three most important issues in your council or ward? Asset renewal, road maintenance, cutting non-essential spending<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Torquay AFFILIATION: Libertarian Party Paul Barker Occupation: business owner Resides: Torquay How long have you lived in your council or ward? 8 years. What\u2019s your involvement with the community? Volunteering in community organisations, play basketball and netball. Are you associated with or have you been associated with a political party or movement? Yes. Libertarians. 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