Here's Why You Should Vote 1 Ron Nelson
My promise is to deliver a safer, prosperous Geelong that is open for business and opportunities, but will always consider your way of living first – our community, our amenity and our neighbourhood.
I commit to delivering on Council’s core responsibilities, including:
Keeping our community safe
Demanding a safer Geelong that is tough on crime. I have met with Victorian police, politicians and locals to discuss and implement real initiatives to keep us safe.
Saving Libraries and Local Amenities
I led the fight to save Highton Library this year, and I will implement strategies to permanently keep it open while also ensuring the survival of the Belmont Library.
Cost of Living
Reducing your cost of living and easing your financial burden by keeping rates low through careful economic management.
Council Planning and Development
Let’s make Geelong a clever, cultural and innovative destination where people can grow their businesses, raise their families and find a diverse variety of jobs.
We need efficient, streamlined and sensitive Council planning processes.
Parking
Initiatives for free and more parking in the CBD and neighbouring suburbs.
Free Hard Rubbish Collection & Tip Vouchers
Fighting to introduce hard rubbish collection and bring back tip vouchers.
Fixing Local Roads & Potholes
Our local road maintenance is essential and needs more attention. Fix our potholes quickly!
Improving Local Sporting Clubs
Support for upgraded and improved local facilities at our local sporting and community facilities.
Council's Sport & Recreation Facilities
Pushing for lower membership fees to Council’s sports and recreational facilities.
Good Governance by Your Local Council Representatives
Demanding that former and future councillors found guilty of bullying and inappropriate ethical and behavioural standards be publicly named and dismissed in accordance with legislation.
Celebrating Australia Day
January 26th is Australia’s national day. I won’t support any change to our national celebration, and will keep our citizenship ceremonies.
I pledge to work tirelessly for you and for our community to ensure our essential needs are met. We need a Council that sticks to its core responsibilities and priorities.