INTRODUCTION. More from Candidates By Peter Mitchell, candidate for Brownbill Ward STATEMENT Long version: I have been looking through the commissioner’s report on the previous council and talking to other candidates who have had experience with the council operation – either internally or externally. The report recommends that a review be conducted in the Council […]

Brent Lyons-Lee was an apology at the Chamber of Commerce forum. This was the 90 second speech he had prepared On 3 October 2017, Geelong Chamber of Commerce organised a Candidate Forum at Rydges Geelong where each candidate was given 90 seconds to present his or her response to a number of questions and also […]

“I strongly believe in the values of respect, trust and integrity; I have demonstrated these values throughout my professional career and long-term role as President of the South Barwon Cricket Club,” told Darren Hauenstein. On 3 October 2017, Geelong Chamber of Commerce organised a Candidate Forum at Rydges Geelong where each candidate was given 90 […]

Denis O’Bryan: “I got about 2/3 through this. I have attached a copy of my answers (which also include background comments in case the MC had relented and given us a bit more time). I also sent them to the Chamber, saying they will still be relevant if I am elected.” On 3 October 2017, […]

“I want to break my expectations into THREE basic requirements that have to come from Council as we move forward: Transparency, accountability and common sense,” writes Art Sims. On 3 October 2017, Geelong Chamber of Commerce organised a Candidate Forum at Rydges Geelong where each candidate was given 90 seconds to present his or her […]

Jim Mason wrote: “Thank you for this thoughtful opportunity. Please find attached my contribution for you to add to the blog.” On 3 October 2017, Geelong Chamber of Commerce organised a Candidate Forum at Rydges Geelong where each candidate was given 90 seconds to present his or her response to a number of questions and […]

As due to unforeseen circumstances I was unable to attend Tuesday evenings meeting, but here is what I had planned to say at the event. On 3 October 2017, Geelong Chamber of Commerce organised a Candidate Forum at Rydges Geelong where each candidate was given 90 seconds to present his or her response to a […]

Stephanie Asher was not able to attend the Candidate Forum. She writes: “This is what I sent to Bernadette and Brad at the Chamber in case there was an option for it to be read out.” On 3 October 2017, Geelong Chamber of Commerce organised a Candidate Forum at Rydges Geelong where each candidate was […]

This is what I would had liked to be able to tell the audience at the Chamber of Commerce event. Of course, that wouldn’t have been possible in 90 seconds, which was why I decided to leave my script and just give a general talk about sustainability instead. On 3 October 2017, Geelong Chamber of […]