MY PRIORITIES / VISION
We are building for the future.
Vision Statement
A Safe, Welcoming and Well-Serviced City of Melville for Every Generation
# FOUR PILLARS OF CHANGE
1. Responsive Leadership
“Listening to locals, not lobbyists”
- Advocate for genuine community consultation with structured outcomes — published agendas, documented action items and progress reporting
- Champion transparent budgeting and fair council rates aligned with CPI, reducing unnecessary expenditure
- Leverage professional networks to attract investment and enhanced community facilities
- Engage focus groups across young families, women, students and seniors
- Support evidence-based decision-making that addresses every generation’s needs
2. Smarter Suburbs
“Manage growth, protect character”
- Meaningful community consultation before major developments
- Protect and expand tree canopy, riverside areas and green spaces through strategic environmental planning
- Smart infill development that respects neighbourhood character
- Advocate for improved public transport options to reduce car dependency
- Address traffic and parking congestion with practical, resident-focused solutions
2. Smarter Suburbs
“Manage growth, protect character”
- Meaningful community consultation before major developments
- Protect and expand green spaces including Tompkins Park and riverside areas
- Smart infill development that respects neighborhood character
- Advocate for improved public transport options
- Address traffic congestion with practical, resident-focused solutions
3. Safer Streets
“Security and accessibility for everyone”
- Advocate for improved street lighting and strategically placed CCTV where the community needs it
- Push for a comprehensive review of security patrolling arrangements
- Upgraded roads and footpaths — safe, accessible infrastructure for families and seniors
- Enhanced public facilities with a focus on safety and accessibility for all
4. Community First
“Stronger support for all residents”
- Youth employment and mentoring programmes, including pathways for women in STEM
- Comprehensive ageing-in-place initiatives including transport and home support services
- Enhanced programmes for seniors, including social connection initiatives
- Strong support for multicultural communities and events
- Accessible services for people with disabilities, and support for local business networks and economic development
4. Community First
“Stronger support for all residents”
- Enhanced programs for seniors including social connection initiatives
- Improved youth facilities and programs
- Strong support for multicultural communities & events
- Accessible council services for people with disabilities
- Support for local business networks and economic development
WHAT I ADVOCATE FOR
✅ Regular Community Forums – Structured meetings with published agendas, documented action items and progress reports, ensuring residents’ voices shape local decisions.
💰 Transparent Budgeting – Fair council rates aligned with CPI, reducing unnecessary expenditure whilst increasing investment in essential community developments.
🌳 Protect Tree Canopy & Green Spaces – Strategic environmental planning whilst ensuring safe, well-lit public spaces, balancing development with environmental preservation.
🛡️ Enhanced Infrastructure & Security – Improved street lighting, strategically placed CCTV cameras, upgraded roads and footpaths, and comprehensive review of security patrolling arrangements.
👥 Support All Generations – Youth employment and mentoring programmes, family-friendly amenities with safe spaces, and comprehensive ageing-in-place initiatives including transport and home support services.
🚗 Address Parking Congestion – Strategic parking policy review, improved parking management, resident parking schemes where appropriate, and working with state government on public transport accessibility.
♻️ Review Bulk Waste Collection – Ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery that meets community needs whilst maintaining environmental responsibility and neighbourhood amenity.
Infrastructure & Security
- Advocate for improved street lighting and strategically placed CCTV cameras for enhanced community safety
- Upgrade roads and footpaths to ensure safe, accessible infrastructure for all residents
- Conduct comprehensive review of security patrolling arrangements to ensure effective community protection
- Address parking congestion through strategic policy review and resident parking schemes where appropriate
Community Services & Representation
- Establish regular community forums with published agendas, documented action items, and progress reports
- Support all generations through youth employment programmes and comprehensive ageing-in-place initiatives
- Ensure transparent budgeting and fair council rates aligned with CPI whilst reducing unnecessary expenditure
- Review bulk waste collection policy to ensure efficient, cost-effective service delivery meeting community needs
Environment & Sustainable Development
- Protect tree canopy and green spaces through strategic environmental planning
- Balance development with environmental preservation whilst ensuring safe, well-lit public spaces
- Work with state government on public transport accessibility to reduce car dependency
- Promote environmentally responsible policies that maintain neighbourhood amenity and character