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 Council’s core responsibilities, including:

Rates — Cost of Living Crisis

I will fight to freeze rates for two years to ease the cost of living for ratepayers, renters and small businesses. We can do this if Council sticks to its core local responsibilities to our keep rates low.

Roads, Potholes & Footpaths

Local road and footpath infrastructure is essential. We must fix our roads properly and quickly, and build more footpaths now!

Hard Rubbish Collection & Tip Vouchers

As the former Chair of Waste, I have delivered two free hard rubbish collections and am now fighting to bring back tip vouchers.

Saving Our Libraries

I led the fight to save our libraries, and as former Chair of the Library Board I delivered on my promise. I promise to keep libraries open and properly funded.

School Crossings and Supervisors

I listened to the need for more school crossings and supervisors and delivered this vital resource for our growing region and the safety of our children.

Sport & Recreation Facilities

I want to return to lower fees at council facilities to increase community participation, ease the burden on clubs and families, and deliver a healthier Geelong.

Graffiti & Dumping

I doubled the budget to clean up graffiti and campaigned heavily against illegal dumping.

Planning & Development

We need efficient, streamlined and sensitive Council planning processes that involve you. Community consultation is so important to retain neighbourhood character and amenity.

Sustainability

I championed the one million trees project. I am committed to reducing our carbon footprint with smart lighting initiatives, using recycled materials in our roads, and more!

I pledge to work tirelessly for you and our community and ensure our essential needs are met reasonably and economically. Council must stick to its core responsibilities and priorities which will keep rates low.

My Qualifications

I have Bachelor and Masters degrees in politics from Deakin University right here in Geelong. I understand how the three levels of government interact and how to get the most funding for our community.