{"id":42297,"date":"2020-09-17T00:58:44","date_gmt":"2020-09-16T14:58:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=42297"},"modified":"2020-09-25T09:13:17","modified_gmt":"2020-09-24T23:13:17","slug":"council-nominations-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/council-nominations-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Candidates declare themselves as council nominations open"},"content":{"rendered":"

MORE candidates for the next Surf Coast Shire council are stepping forward ahead of nominations for the election opening today (Thursday, September 17).
\nGary Allen has declared he will stand in Lorne Ward.
\nBorn and raised in Lorne after World War II, Mr Allen was later appointed principal of Lorne P-12 College.
\n\u201cAfter retiring from teaching I gained valuable advocacy experience as chair of the Country Education Project Victoria and as executive officer of the Rural Education Forum Australia,\u201d he said.
\n\u201cBoth organisations facilitated networking in rural and remote communities and lobbied both state and commonwealth governments to achieve improved educational outcomes for rural families and students.\u201d
\nHe returned to Lorne to live eight years ago and has been an active participant in the community since then.
\nIn Winchelsea Ward, Tony Phelps and Adrian Schonfelder have thrown their hats in the ring to contest the two seats held by incumbent councillors Heather Wellington and James McIntyre.<\/p>\n

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Tony Phelps will stand in Winchelsea Ward.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mr Phelps said if he was elected, he would work towards \u201cputting in place a strong direction, sensible policies, and a cohesive plan that is as fair as possible\u201d.
\n\u201cThe Surf Coast Shire is an odd mix of coastal and hinterland communities with sometimes conflicting needs and priorities. I certainly intend to work with the other eight councillors to achieve outcomes that are the best they can be for all involved. I believe in transparency, co-operation, collaboration, and teamwork.\u201d
\nMr Schonfelder said he was standing for election because \u201cour area needs consistent, strong and positive leadership\u201d.
\n\u201cAs a life-long and sixth generation local, who lives and works locally, I know the issues that confront us every day. Now, more than ever, I\u2019ll keep working hard to find solutions to local problems.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Liz Wood will stand in Anglesea Ward.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cr Margot Smith will not recontest Anglesea Ward, but has endorsed Liz Wood for the seat.
\nMs Wood said she has more than 30 years of professional experience to bring to the role of councillor.
\n\u201cMargot is highly respected for her work as councillor for Surf Coast and I feel delighted she has endorsed my candidacy. I\u2019m passionate about community and the environment, and supporting and nurturing community life. Now I have the time, energy and enthusiasm to commit myself to four years serving the community.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

MORE candidates for the next Surf Coast Shire council are stepping forward ahead of nominations for the election opening today (Thursday, September 17). Gary Allen has declared he will stand in Lorne Ward. Born and raised in Lorne after World War II, Mr Allen was later appointed principal of Lorne P-12 College. \u201cAfter retiring from […]<\/p>\n

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