Category: community
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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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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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It’s fantastic to see the Herald Sun reaching out to local government candidates. I didn’t get them a video by deadline, but here are the answers to their questions. -What are the three key issues impacting your council? 1. Merri-bek has experienced one of the highest rates of new development in Victoria and is thought to…
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Tara has written to me: I live in Brunswick East and will be voting in the South Ward council elections. I would like to know whether reconciliation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous peoples is a priority for you, and if so, how you will advance reconciliation in our community? Council has…
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You learn a lot running for Council. I had to Google some answers to the questions this person asked. Would you please be able to let me know your position on the Decriminalisation of Sex Work in Victoria and an MSIR located in Moreland? On decriminalization of sex work, I await the outcomes of a…
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Parents will know the importance of crucial Council services for surviving the preschool years. The Maternal Health Centre provides a crucial check-in when women leave hospital after birth. This check ensures the health and safety of mums and bubs including a safe environment for bub and the all-important post-natal depression screen for mums. Family Day…
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Tim sent these questions to all South Ward candidates, and I think they’re good questions, so I will answer them. 01 – If you had been on council June 12th 2019 how would you of voted for the PTV Substation location – Reynard Street or Shore Reserve? Sorry Tim, I’m not properly across that…
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The BHC contacted me as their facilities are bursting at the seams and they need new facilities. https://www.facebook.com/brunswickhockeyclub/
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Covid19 means the next term of Council will be like no other, and these economic realities need to guide a new set of priorities to help South Ward recover from restrictions. Small businesses need rate and fee relief, fast-tracking of approvals to re-start and adapt their businesses, and a coherent Council plan to support economic…
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LGBTIQA+ Priorities for the 2020 Victorian Local Council Elections I’ve taken the pledge to support the Victorian Pride Lobby’s campaign goals. Visit their website to find a candidate in your area and assess their support for these goals. I am interested to know: – do you think Moreland should have a LGBTIQA+ strategy or policy?…
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I was delighted to be contacted by The Coburg Meddler, a blog investigating issues impacting Coburg residents. They are doing a Council election run-down, so subscribe. These are the questions they asked me, and my replies. If successful in the upcoming election, what would be your specific goals for Moreland? My specific goals relate to…
Mel Yuan for Brunswick 