Author: melformerribek
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Sydney Road is the beating heart of Brunswick and Coburg. More should be done for this, and other important local shopping strips. Strip shopping differentiates Melbourne’s inner and middle suburbs. Melbourne’s “high streets” are an important cultural, social and economic feature of our city and need ongoing care and attention. See my posts on Sydney…
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I urge voters to return Sue Bolton (Babadi Djinanang) and Labros Tapinos (Brunswick West). Sue, Lambros and Adam Pulford are standing for re-election. With several experienced councillors not standing again, and with the introduction of single-member wards, their experience is invaluable. Sue Bolton has been a consistent and active voice for residents’ concerns at Council.…
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Rebecca reached out via email and here are my responses to her questions about the Israel-Palestinian conflict and Harm Reduction Victoria. 1. What’s your stance in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? Like most people, I find the ongoing violence and lack of a political solution shocking. I have watched the situation for my 50+ years and despite…
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Rodney and Linda reached out on behalf of the MRRA asking for responses to their requests. I was slow to answer this and reflected on it for a long time. If elected, will I: 2. Support the current Council’s decision to not hold citizenship ceremonies on January 26 Australia Day? Yes 3. Support continuing Council’s…
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Katherine reached out to me with some questions on behalf of: https://www.instagram.com/better_breese_block/ 1. What do you see as the major opportunities and challenges in shaping more liveable apartment communities in Merri-bek City? [max 50 words] One of the biggest forthcoming challenges is the State Government planning changes which “fast track” development and takes planning out of…
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Council should be lobbying for a better outcome for the current Brunswick Public Housing to support housing affordability. The public-private development of state government public housing has resulted in a net loss of state-owned public housing. The State government has essentially sold-off public housing for private residents in some of the most unaffordable areas of…
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Brunswick Voice has reached out to candidates on a range of issues. What is your position on removing on-street parking from sections of Sydney Road, Brunswick, to make space for a separated cycling lane and for the construction of accessible tram stops? I support implementing accessible tram stops on Sydney Road. I support greater prioritisation,…
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Rainbow Local Government are looking for support for some key initiatives and I am happy to provide mine. Equitable access to services and provision of government-funded direct services at a local level is important for all local governments. The formation or ongoing work of an LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee. The adoption or continuation of an LGBTIQA+…
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Merri-bek’s Shopping Strip Renewal Policy ends in 2025. It is critically important that this be renewed and refreshed as a first priority in the next council term. Merri-bek needs greater focus and attention on local economic development to: Merri-bek has important cultural and historic commercial districts that should be maintained and strengthened. New business and…
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Matt asked me an important question after the Brunswick Residents Network candidates meeting, “what are your objectives and reasons for running for council?”. This made me stop and reflect – how have my reasons for running and goals changed over the 3 times I have run? As a resident for 20 years, these are my…
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Olivia contacted me by email with the following concerns and here are my responses. Accessible transport along Sydney Rd, especially for when works along the Upfield Line commence See my pledge to support the Sydney Road Accesible Tram stops. With the Skyrail project likely abandoned, the need to make Sydney Road more accessible likely reduces.…
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The SATS campaign wants accessible tram stops on Sydney Road from Brunswick Road to Bakers Road Coburg. https://www.facebook.com/SATScampaign I pledge that if elected, I commit to support the campaign for Sydney rd Accessible Tram Stops ● I commit to vote in favour of Council motions in support of the campaign ● I commit to show…
Mel Yuan for Brunswick 