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28 September, 2024
Tarnagulla Ward election: Candidates answer questions
Carly Noble (Arnold) Occupation and employment: Farm manager, Parkside Run Farm (primary producer) Community Involvement: Member of Tarnagulla Community Centre Committee, Loddon Boort Wetlands Environmental Water Advisory Group, Kooyoora Women’s...
Carly Noble (Arnold)
Occupation and employment: Farm manager, Parkside Run Farm (primary producer)
Community Involvement: Member of Tarnagulla Community Centre Committee, Loddon Boort Wetlands Environmental Water Advisory Group, Kooyoora Women’s Network. Previous member of other local committees.
Are you a member of any political party or politically-active organisation: Australian Democrats
What are the three major ward issues: Roads (infrastructure), telecommunications blackspots, planning (sewage connection at Newbridge, residential development)
What are the three major shire issues: Roads (infrastructure), climate mitigation, funding (community).
If elected how will I engage with local communities to understand and represent their ideas, views, and aspirations? To actively listen to their needs and respect their opinions; to collaborate with on the big vision; champion our wins, mourn our losses together. Work hard to keep the lines of communication open; be honest and transparent in my actions. To build the bridge that connects community to council.
Will you commit to serving the full four-year term? Yes.
Nick Angelo (Laanecoorie)
Occupation and employment: Electronics engineer/welder fabricator .
Community involvement: Active CFA member, recycling of cans and bottles with proceeds going to the CFA. radio repeater communications projects with the Central Victorian Radio Operators with channel 1 Mount Hooghly rangers being the first of hopefully many, Laanecoorie Hall committee Cain’s Reserve Committee.
Are you a member of any political party or politically-active organisation: No.
What are the three major ward issues: The smaller communities who are the backbone of the ward/shire with crops and livestock being overlooked, we could do more in the way of recycling , and of course roads
What are the three major shire issues: Mobile phone coverage is definitely something that needs to be addressed as well as the presentation of town history and the growth of the community infrastructure.
If elected how will I engage with local communities to understand and represent their ideas, views, and aspirations? I’m happy to talk to communities in person, via email. over the telephone. I wouldn’t just flick you a link and send you on your way but definitely follow up at a later stage to push for the community’s best interests
Will you commit to serving the full four-year term? Yes.
Charmain Sheppard (Moliagul)
Your occupation and employment: Self-employed
What is your community involvement? Writes for Welcome Record (Dunolly newsletter), work casually for Central Goldfields Visitor Centre and Central Goldfields Art Gallery, Donate excess fruit from my orchard to the Mill House in Maryborough, I have a keen interest in the Goldfields heritage meetings and the Historic Society, Victoria.
Are you a member of any political party or politically-active organisation? No
What do you believe are the three major ward issues? A forgotten ward. Disparate and separated communities that need to be linked as a single voice. The ward with the most unspoilt natural assets that can drive visitation and economic prosperity for the townships
What do you believe are the three major shire issues? Lack of community engagement as evidenced by empty gallery at the council meetings Reluctant to invest in projects and infrastructure to benefit future generations. Ageing population, nothing to attract young families to township – economic decline and ghost town.
If elected, how would you engage with local communities to understand and represent their ideas, views and aspirations? Lots of tempting, fun activities - regular coffee and chats in the townships, cooking and chocolate making classes while we chat and encourage, investigate the possibility of facilitating regular household and farmer markets, street dance and reggae dance classes in town halls
Will you commit to serving the full four-year term? Yes.
Linda Jungwirth (Tarnagulla)
Your occupation and employment Carer and part-time role with Down Syndrome Victoria.
What is your community involvement? Volunteer at Tarnagulla Strictly Vintage, member of Tarnagulla Community Centre, member of Friends of Kooyoora, Member of Kooyoora Women’s Network, worked with One Foot Forward.
Are you a member of any political party or politically-active organisation? No.
What do you believe are the three major ward issues? The Settlement Strategy, Social Infrastructure Strategy and potentially the draft ROSA Strategy make it difficult to meet funding criteria due to our make up of small towns. Funding is channelled to the larger towns. No sewerage and water in Newbridge retards growth. Scarce housing for sale or rental.
What do you believe are the three major shire issues? Farmers need a maintained road network to operate effectively, both routinely and following weather events. Housing is needed in Loddon Shire to allow for growth. Housing would result in an increased rate base. The long-term financial outlook is poor and must be addressed.
If elected, how would you engage with local communities to understand and represent their ideas, views and aspirations? I will engage exactly as I have done in my current term. By attending events, meeting the community in their own spaces, accepting invitations and being available by email and phone. I will continue to work directly with communities to address issues they identify and by keeping them informed.
Will you commit to serving the full four-year council term? Yes.