2020 Moira Shire Council Candidate Statements NOTICE: The contents of candidate statements are provided by the candidates. Any NOTICE: The contents of candidate statements are provided by the candidates. Any NOTICE: The contents of candidate statements are provided by the candidates. Any enquiries about candidate statements should be directed to the relevant candidate. enquiries about candidate statements should be directed to the relevant candidate. enquiries about candidate statements should be directed to the relevant candidate. Candidate statements are not verified or endorsed by the Election Manager. Candidate statements are not verified or endorsed by the Election Manager. Candidate statements are not verified or endorsed by the Election Manager. MANSFIELD, Peter MARTIN, Marie HEATHER, Judy Peter is a long-term resident of Yarrawonga, having been born, married High on my list is ensuring engagement of residents and ratepayers with Family, experienced councilor, hard work, community service drives my (to Mary) and raised his three children there. He has contributed over the workings of council and finding new ways to meet the communities’ passion to stand for council. It’s a privilege and honour representing many years to the business and social life of the town through his needs. Having a greater say in where and how your money is spent. in council chambers and I take that seriously. Securing Yarrawonga work with Telstra and as a refrigeration mechanic, through his active Participatory Budgeting is one way of achieving this. COVID19 has Primary School site for a community hub, saving structurally sound participation in town activities and as an elected representative on Moira made life challenging for business communities and residents. We can Yarrawonga Community Hall, as Moira Shire is successfully working Shire Council (since 2011). Peter’s objectives throughout have been to work through this together, promoting Sun Country on the Murray, local towards in townships across the shire currently, creating new library hub improve the lives of people across the Shire, to assist the development businesses and each other. I support the Capital Works Program. It is on site that will allow growth and adequate parking into the future are of opportunities for Shire businesses and to ensure that your rates ambitious and the largest ever. There will be job creation and stimulation all my passions, along with lobbying funding to build a long awaited and are spent equitably across the Shire and for the maximum benefit of of our local economy, while providing better facilities and infrastructure much needed heated pool adjoining proposed stadium at Yarrawonga. ratepayers. As a prominent and active Council member, including as across the shire. I support working together with all levels of government Protect and support iconic rural shopping strips whilst encouraging bulky Mayor for a year, Peter has: Been Board Member and Chair for two as well as the private and not for profit sectors. This can generate goods stores, light industrial, industrial and manufacturing precincts years of Region 2 of the Murray Darling Association, where he was at change and allow new ideas to flourish. The improvement of sporting across the shire. Economic growth in our beautiful smaller communities the forefront of action on water buy backs and issues with the Barmah facilities, upgrades to children’s playgrounds, new walking and cycling and opening up land for residential development and job creation. choke; Developed events and supported tourism operators as Chair of tracks and the creation of Creative Arts Hubs provide for all age groups Shade trees and drought proof nature strips to beautify communities the Shire’s Tourism Advisory Committee; Succeeded in having navigation and abilities and make Moira a great place to live, work and play. In my without using too much of our precious water supplies. During and post hazards removed from Lake Mulwala when with the lake’s Community two terms on Council I have proudly served as Mayor and Deputy Mayor. pandemic, keeping businesses and tourism up and running for the next Reference Group. Peter has promoted increased Shire expenditures Committees I have worked on include the Audit, Moira Safety Committee, ‘4 seasons Must Visit Location’ shire wide. Farming, trades, industrial, in Yarrawonga, including acquisition of the Old Primary School site, Prevention of Domestic Violence, Environmental Sustainability, Goulburn retail please note I’m no expert but have life long interests in most fields construction of a new library and community hub, and the indoor Multi Broken Greenhouse Alliance, Junior Council, MAC Inc., Multicultural and and I’ll be your link, I will Listen, Learn and Work with your concerns. Sports Stadium. Future improvements he will pursue for the benefit various section 86 committees. To further serve my community I have Initiating pre meeting, agenda items discussions across the shire and of Shire residents and businesses are flood mitigation in Tungamah undertaken the Institute of Company Directors Course and am an alumni investigate opening briefings to public, so everyone can see how and and Numurkah; Cobram East levee; replacement bridge across Sandy of the Cranlana Centre for Ethical Leadership. My passion is talking to why decisions are made and monthly meeting venues shared across the Creek in Wilby; pedestrian bridge to Jackson’s Island in Bundalong; silo residents, business people, volunteers and visitors about their ideas and larger towns. Moira Shire Council comprising of Councillors, CEO, council murals across the Shire; attract national brands, such as Aldi, to the being able to progress them. Your vote for me will ensure I will continue staff work for you. Major part of councilors role is ensuring every dollar Shire; and the Green Route bridge to Mulwala. Peter has considerable to strongly represent the entire Moira Shire Community with the integrity is spent wisely, effectively and efficiently across the shire to maximize experience and achievements to date as a Yarrawonga-based Councillor. you deserve. lifestyle and economy. Please contact all candidates, informed valid votes He commits to the continued betterment of the Shire, its residents, counts. Vote 1 Judy Heather open, transparent governance, community ratepayers and businesses. consultation. @Judy Heather Candidate for Moira Shire Election 2020. [email protected] 0431486903 1 2 3 NOTICE: The contents of candidate statements are provided by the candidates. Any NOTICE: The contents of candidate statements are provided by the candidates. Any NOTICE: The contents of candidate statements are provided by the candidates. Any enquiries about candidate statements should be directed to the relevant candidate. enquiries about candidate statements should be directed to the relevant candidate. enquiries about candidate statements should be directed to the relevant candidate. Candidate statements are not verified or endorsed by the Election Manager. Candidate statements are not verified or endorsed by the Election Manager. Candidate statements are not verified or endorsed by the Election Manager. ELLIOTT, Peter BEITZEL, John MUSTICA, Libro Hi I’m Peter Elliott, I’ve enjoyed continuous employment as part of the My name is John Beitzel I was born and bred in Numurkah I am married I have been serving on the council for the last 4 years working with the Mulwala Water Ski Club team since 2006. My wife, Paula and I were and also the father of two boys who both live, work, and play sport community firstly as a councillor and then the Mayor. I am standing again married in 1994 and our 3 awesome children, James, Stephanie and locally. I am heavily involved in sport in our community as I am also as I believe there is still more to be achieved and projects I would like to Olivia all enjoyed a grounded childhood whilst growing up in Bundalong. the current president of Numurkah football club, I have also been self see completed. I have been a part of the Moira Shire community for most I also enjoyed my childhood in Bundalong and learnt what hard work employed since I was 24 years of age and still currently own with a of my life and am passionate about further developing the area I live in. was all about whilst growing up on the family dairy farm. Bundalong has business partner two business’s that are located in Numurkah and These next four years may prove challenging considering the current been a huge part of my life and is very special to me, so naturally I want Cobram which are both in Moira shire council I have currently served on situation and I feel that with my previous experience and operating my Bundalong to continue to prosper and I promise to live up to my end of Moira shire council for the past 4 years and as a business owner feel its own business I have the knowledge that will be useful moving forward. the bargain in ensuring it remains part of the bigger Moira landscape. As important to be involved in making decisions that essentially shape our We need to begin investing in our people and create a community where a first-time nomination I’m unsure of what’s in store as a councillor but community and also important that Moira Shire Council continue to strive our youth can not only get a job but develop a career and raise a family in rest-assured I promise to work hard, be respectful and conscientious. to be authentic, efficient, accountable, one that has an open door policy their home town rather than having to move away to the city. I recognise My last 15 years as chairperson of the Bundalong Action Group hopefully that will continue to attract new industry and development, which will and understand what the Moira Shire needs to keep growing to ensure gives me a common-sense approach to all aspects of being a councillor continue to provide employment opportunities right throughout our shire.