Moorabool Shire, Timothy Hawthorne

MOORABOOL SHIRE

Tim Hawthorne

Occupation: CPA Tax Accountant

Resides: Maddingley

How long have you lived in your council?

Nine years

Community involvement: Member of Moonlite Theatre and volunteer with Bacchus Marsh Platypus Alliance.

Associated with a political party or movement?: Member of the Animal Justice Party… Actively involved within the party, currently serving on the Victorian State Committee and as Regional Group Leader for Western Victoria, and as chair of the anti-seismic testing working group.

Preferencing: I have not entered into any preferencing arrangements

Campaign budget? Receiving financial support?: My current campaign budget is approximately $2000. I am primarily self-funded, so any increase will depend on what I can fundraise.

Three most important issues in your area?:

Improve the current state of local roads and footpaths… Liaise with State and Federal Governments to improve local infrastructure before any new housing… Consult with local businesses to understand their wants and needs to be able to attract new businesses to the shire… Grants and looking to increase competition in the Shire shopping districts.