{"id":43312,"date":"2020-10-08T00:39:15","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T14:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/?p=43312"},"modified":"2020-10-07T23:01:41","modified_gmt":"2020-10-07T13:01:41","slug":"council-candidates-torquay-ward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/surfcoasttimes\/news\/council-candidates-torquay-ward\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet your council candidates: Torquay Ward, Surf Coast Shire"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Maurice Cole.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Maurice Cole<\/h3>\n

Occupation: Surfboard surfer\/designer\/shaper<\/p>\n

Where do you live?\u00a0 Torquay\/Bellbrae<\/p>\n

How long have you lived in your ward? I first moved to Torquay in 1972, spent 12 years in France , so a total of about 30 years<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your involvement with the community? I am a founding member of the Greater Torquay Alliance , Currently President of the Bells Beach Preservation Society , and have helped fight for Saving Bells Beach from Development . Have always been a vocal community voice when confronted with unmitigated development.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your political allegiance? I have none except in serving the community and being a Community first voice against the Political party’s lust for development<\/p>\n

Who will you preference? Currently still working on finding out which candidates have no political\u00a0 allegiances , but Liz Paterson with Rob Bullen are so far looking likely to be on a Independent Community alliance\/collaboration ticket.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your campaign budget? Are you receiving financial support?\u00a0 I am self funded and have put aside $10,000<\/p>\n

What are the most important issues in your ward? The most important issue I see , is the lack of trust in our current Council and Council officers.\u00a0 I am a passionate advocate for no commercial development at Bells Beach. The current issue of the elevated walkway to be built at Winkipop as permanent Contest Infrastructure , has highlighted the fact that Developers lobby at a State level , are then sent to the Council officers who then help them through the local\u00a0 administrative process’s , then they make recommendations to Council . Our current Council is completely dysfunctional , because of the various political allegiances who put their political party’s policy’s ahead of their community’s needs!…..A comprehensive\u00a0 Impact study needs be done urgently on the future needs of the SCS community , enviroment\/economic\/lifestyle\/culture to see the affects that they will have on 40000 residents in Torquay , and 65000 residents in Armstrong Creek who are part of our community as they will use our beaches and local Infrastructure. Council promised an impact statement , but now they are trying to stop an impact study being done……how do we cater for 100000 plus residents and do we need more development ? The creation of a group of Independent Community first Councilors\u00a0 that will work with the\u00a0 current community groups can be achieved , so we can take back control of OUR council.<\/p>\n

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Amber Potter.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Amber Potter<\/h3>\n

Occupation: Travel Consultant<\/p>\n

Where do you live? Torquay<\/p>\n

How long have you lived in your ward? 12 years<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your involvement with the community? Vice President at Surf Coast Suns, Committee\u00a0Member Grovedale Little Athletics, Volunteer at Torquay Food Aid, previously\u00a0School Council President\u00a0at Torquay College<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your political allegiance? NA<\/p>\n

Who will you preference? I will preference other candidates with similar values, people with strong connections to our community.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your campaign budget? Are you receiving financial support? I hosted an online Trivia night and also some friends ran a raffle.<\/p>\n

What are the most important issues in your ward? After what has been a challenging year in the lives of many of us, I hope if elected I could encourage the council to focus on ways that support our community and to make the Surf Coast Shire residents feel heard and valued on a range of issues.
\nLooking at healthy ways to support social inclusion, people are my focus – we need to get this right.
\nResidents aged over 60 make up a large part of the community, this is close in comparison to people aged under 18 in the Torquay Ward.
\nI hope to explore ways we can mesh these age groups together and create great outcomes for both demographics.
\nOne example has been boys from the local high school visiting the Torquay Men\u2019s Shed weekly. These kinds of activities enhance valuable learning and build lasting relationships.
\nThe support of The Arts is extremely important and local events need to be a key community focus. This allows businesses and artists to hopefully recover from this year.
\nI will continue to listen, educate and inform myself about the importance of our amazing coastline. I would like to work with you, not just for you.<\/p>\n

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Kate Gazzard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Kate Gazzard<\/h3>\n

Occupation: \u00a0Paediatric doctor (advanced trainee working at Geelong and the Royal Children\u2019s Hospitals)<\/p>\n

Where do you live? \u00a0Jan Juc<\/p>\n

How long have you lived in your ward? Two years \u2013 I grew up in Golden Plains Shire then moved to Melbourne for my medical training. I have always wanted to live on the coast and now my partner Ed and I are lucky enough to own a house here with our chooks, bees and veggie garden.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your involvement with the community? I consider myself an activist, and have been involved in many of the climate action rallies, school strikes and the paddle out for Fight for the Bight. I help to clean up rubbish along our coastline including the recent #coronacleanup with A Cleaner Coast. I am a member of the Torquay District Landcare Group, Surfrider Foundation and Surfers Appreciating the Natural Environment, and I am a committee member on medical and charity groups including Doctors for the Environment Australia (Barwon branch).<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your political allegiance? Australian Greens<\/p>\n

Who will you preference? Liz Pattison, Maurice Cole, Rob Bullen<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your campaign budget? Are you receiving financial support? $3,725 from our Surf Coast \u00a0Greens branch and $1,650 from the Victorian Greens State Office to match our fundraising efforts, which is a total of $5,375. This has been used for corflutes, leaflets and digital advertising.<\/p>\n

What are the most important issues in your ward? Climate change and government inaction on the climate crisis. Inappropriate development of Spring Creek and Bells Beach. Waste management: the need for more composting of organic waste and improvement to the existing recycling system and farming waste. Protecting our oceans from plastic pollution. Greater investment in arts and culture, supporting local businesses and artists<\/p>\n

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Martin Duke.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Martin Duke<\/h3>\n

Occupation: Councillor\/Uni Tutor\/Optical Dispenser<\/p>\n

Where do you live? Torquay on the beautiful Surfcoast!<\/p>\n

How long have you lived in your ward?\u00a0 I\u2019ve holidayed\u00a0 since the 80\u2019s and moved to Torquay 30yrs ago.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your involvement with the community?\u00a0For the last 4 years, my major involvement has been as a very active and passionate councillor for Torquay.
\nI am a Torquay CFA volunteer with 29 years service.
\nOperating our family business over 21 years (Surf Sight Optical) I established many strong community and business connections. Some of the main ones have been: 10 years on the Trader\u2019s Committee
\n15 years with 1st<\/sup> Torquay Scout Group
\nTorquay Theatre Troop
\nSchool Boards
\nRelay for Life<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your political allegiance? I\u2019m completely independent.\u00a0 Local councillors should be there for the community, not for political agendas!<\/p>\n

Who will you preference? At this stage I can\u2019t say who I might preference until I know what they\u2019re standing for. I\u2019m a team player and will work co-operatively with all councillors<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your campaign budget?Are you receiving financial support? Hard to say, but around $1,400. No.\u00a0 I am totally self-funded.<\/p>\n

What are the most important issues in your ward? For me, everything is important but especially our health, our jobs, our environment!
\nA major priority I see this term will be helping our business & arts communities rebuild after\u00a0 Covid-19.\u00a0 It\u2019s not going to be easy but with everyone working together, we can keep our Shire strong.\u00a0 It is vital to keep local jobs going and growing!
\nMental health facilities and social support services will need an extra boost as well.
\nI will continue working with our vibrant arts community to open their own local performing\/creative space.
\nPopulation and development issues concern many of us.\u00a0 I believe we can have sustainable development so long as we protect our farms and open spaces.
\nBecause:\u00a0\u00a0 I Listen, I Care, I Act, voting 1 for Me will give you a truly representative voice on Council.<\/p>\n

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Paul Barker.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Paul Barker<\/h3>\n

Occupation: Truck driver, skydive instructor<\/p>\n

Where do you live? Torquay<\/p>\n

How long have you lived in your ward? Four years<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your involvement with the community? Trivia host, animal rescue volunteer<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your political allegiance? Classical liberal\/libertarian, Liberal Democrats member<\/p>\n

Who will you preference? No-one<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your campaign budget? Are you receiving financial support? $0, no financial support<\/p>\n

What are the most important issues in your ward? Getting better value for rate charges, too little transparency, a perceived disconnect between council and residents and ratepayers<\/p>\n

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Rose Hodge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rose Hodge<\/h3>\n

Occupation: Carer, home duties<\/p>\n

Where do you live?\u00a0 Jan Juc<\/p>\n

How long have you lived in your ward? \u00a0My parents built a holiday home in 1964\u00a0 in Jan Juc and when I finished uni in 1979, I lived here full time since.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your involvement with the community? \u00a0Torquay Netball Club life member, (15 years on committee) Past\u00a0 committee member\u00a0 and then president of the Jan Juc Kinder, Past-member on the committee of the Torquay Cricket Club, Torquay Community House and Barwon Valley School Parent Committee. Years of fundraising for community groups. Presently a Board Director of the Torquay Community enterprise for the last nine years. Supporter of\u00a0 SCRAR (Surf coast Rural Australians for Refugees). Awarded Rotary Torquay the Paul Harris award\u00a0 for Community Work and Lions award. \u00a0Member of the RSL.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your political allegiance? \u00a0I vote for the community, I do support the ALP<\/p>\n

Who will you preference? I will preference genuine \u00a0proven community people, not one issue candidates.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your campaign budget? Are you receiving financial support? Trying to keep it to below $1200 no financial support<\/p>\n

What are the most important issues in your ward? Ensuring we support our local business and community members who are affected by co-vid, rejuvenating the community when this pandemic passes. Keeping the community projects moving, especially the Arts sector moving into Surf World. Working with the sports clubs to aid their ability to (when allowed) to restart competitions. Looking after our volunteers and community groups are supported. Capital works need to\u00a0 continue, such as the basketball stadium, advocating for a new library\/cultural centre. With $30 million available towards a pool work for extra grants or design changes. Need to look at strengthening our Planning Scheme, to ensure when our decisions are made, we have success at VCAT. We are awaiting the State government Distinctive Area and Landscape which will include Spring Creek.<\/p>\n

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Rob Bullen.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Rob Bullen<\/h3>\n

Occupation: Semi-Retired<\/p>\n

Where do you live? I have raised my family in SurfCoast for 20+ years<\/p>\n

How long have you lived in your ward? (as above)<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your involvement with the community? Over 20 years and still on the board of local Land Care groups; on board of nonprofit\u00a0 Child Care Centre for 3 years, President of my daughter’s sporting club for 3 years, organised donation, collection and transport\u00a0 of 200t of fodder into Western and Northern Victoria in January this year in response to calls for bush fire relief. A remarkable experience, gobsmacked by the generosity of serveral Melbourne Companies, Bendigo Bank, local transport businesses and farmers.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your political allegiance? None<\/p>\n

Who will you preference? The independent new councillors (Maurice, Liz, Amber, Paul, Kate, Monica)<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your campaign budget? Are you receiving financial support? Well under $500 so far. No<\/p>\n

What are the most important issues in your ward?
\nJobs and their reliance on tourism. I have 30+ years working in Melbourne’s large corporates. I have observed two things: Large corporates are beginning to question the business case of offshoring that was done on mass 10-20 years ago. The benefits aren’t as high as predicted, and they underestimated the costs (Cust Satisfaction). Secondly Covid has decentralised the workforce already, so it won’t take much to provide small amounts of infrastructure to lure knowledge based workers to this lovely region, provided we vigourously preserve the character and amenity remaining, which attract people here.
\nCouncil tranparency, consistency and engagement of the community through the decision making process is key to democracy and good decisions. This seems to have been lost recently with the council tending to supress good debate in the chamber, forbidding questions directed to councillors, and now forbidding questions about developments. Robust discussion especially between councillors and with the community is a good thing and should be encouraged. Debate and information is at the heart of democracy.
\nThe power of a supported and encouraged community is huge. This is small budget stuff. Torquay Parkrun costs around $2,000 a year, and look at the physical and mental health benefits for the 100+ people that run, chat and have a coffee after.\u00a0 I have seen this in many years of landcare, bushfire relief, childcare, sporting associations. Community is important beyond crises like Covid and Bushfires.<\/p>\n

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Monica Winston.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Monica Winston<\/h3>\n

Occupation: Co-ordinator Transition Streets Geelong, Owner and partner of Sanglen Urban Edible Farm in Belmont<\/p>\n

Where do you live? Torquay<\/p>\n

How long have you lived in your ward? 1.5 years<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your involvement with the community? Ive been nurturing the beginnings of Transition Streets Surf Coast, been a part of Transition Grandview Ave, spent some time on the Surf Coast Energy Group (SCEG) committee, attended a Torquay Coast Action event, partnered in organising a Heritage Fruit Tree community bulk buy, attended Torquay Repair Cafe<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your political allegiance? None<\/p>\n

Who will you preference?<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your campaign budget? Are you receiving financial support? $1,000. \u00a0No financial support<\/p>\n

What are the most important issues in your ward? Climate Safety ie zero emissions by 2030 for everyone in the Shire (not just council operations), ensuring and creating local jobs and businesses which help us transition away from fossil fuels and other greenhouse gas emitting sources, preserving town boundaries, preserving and regenerating\u00a0ecosystems for biodiversity, protecting the coastline from mining, removing obstacles to localising goods and services and especially food sovereignty as a way of increasing resilience, reducing waste in all areas, sustainable transport, enabling smaller dwelling for more efficient and affordible\u00a0living especially for locals, aiming to ensure infrastructure and population are compatible, creating a citizens democracy.<\/p>\n

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Liz Pattison.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Liz Pattison<\/h3>\n

Occupation: I\u2019m an engineer, with over 15 years experience providing essential services to communities around Australia. Equally important, I\u2019m a mother of 4 boys!<\/p>\n

Where do you live? Jan Juc, with my husband and four boys in kinder and primary school, and we love raising our family here.<\/p>\n

How long have you lived in your ward? 4 years<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your involvement with the community? I\u2019m a community leader and volunteer at Jan Juc Preshchool (current President) and we are very proud of our annual Kite Festival event. I\u2019m the Treasurer at Jan Juc Playgroup and a P&F committee member at St Therese PS. I also love Saturday morning runs at ParkRun prior to COVID!<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your political allegiance? As an independent candidate, I’ll represent you on Council in a considered, enthusiastic and respectful way.<\/p>\n

Who will you preference? I want to be part of a team that shares my values and has fresh ideas for the future.
\nVote [1] Liz Pattison, [2]Rob Bullen [3]Kate Gazzard [4]Maurice Cole<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your campaign budget? Are you receiving financial support? I am fundraising by providing events focused on community wellness. I\u2019ll self-fund the balance of my $3,000 campaign budget.<\/p>\n

What are the most important issues in your ward? As the Surf Coast and surrounding areas grow in population we need to build a healthy connected community, conserve our unique coastal township and environment and accelerate our recovery from COVID.
\nI\u2019ll focus on: more engaging community spaces that work for families, the young and the aged
\nmore Council support for our community groups
\nconnected bike paths linking our schools, parks, and town centres
\nworking to fix our broken planning processes in line with community views and values
\na town boundary at Duffields Road.
\nOpen air dining in public spaces and a hop on hop off shuttle to activate our community and support our local traders<\/p>\n

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David Bell.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

David Bell<\/h3>\n

Occupation: Proprietor Torquay Farmers Market, Organic Grower.<\/p>\n

Where do you live? Bellbrae<\/p>\n

How long have you lived in your ward? Lived in the Surf Coast for 17 years, holidayed since 1962 when I was 6<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your involvement with the community? Councillor for 8 years Run the market for nearly 12 years been a member of many school bodies and community groups.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your political allegiance? No formal connection to any party.<\/p>\n

Who will you preference? I hope that Rose Hodge will be returned and that people make informed decisions about their votes.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s your campaign budget? Are you receiving financial support? Under $500.00. No, Totally self funded<\/p>\n

What are the most important issues in your ward? Growth and development, Social Infrastructure.<\/p>\n

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