My Internet Journal is designed to provide details on my role as a Councillor for the City of Maroondah and my involvement within a variety of community organizations.
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The Ringwood Spiders (formerly the Ringwood Blues) are based at Jubilee Park and provides an opportunity for people with an intellectual disability to participate in a football team. The Ringwood Spiders are part of the state-wide Football Integration Development Association (FIDA) league which includes teams from right across Victoria.
Tonight’s jumper presentation evening provided an opportunity to meet the team members and to officially launch the new football season. I wish the Ringwood Spiders the best of luck as they enter another year of football.
This morning I was invited by the Salvation Army Companion Club to speak about my experiences as a Councillor on Maroondah City Council and to discuss the role of Council within the community.
The discussion focused on the plans for Ringwood, the need for public transport improvements and the urgent need to upgrade Ringwood Station. Issues relating to footpaths were also extensively discussed and I will be able to use this input will help shape Maroondah’s pedestrian strategy. The strategy, which is currently in draft status, will provide a framework in regard to footpath maintenance and construction and will help to define Maroondah’s responsibilities in regard to our footpath network.
The Salvation Army Companion Club is a social club for men and women over 50 years old and includes a range of activities and speakers to ensure lively discussion. I would like to thank the members for their hospitality for a very lively discussion around life within Maroondah.
Alex Makin is a councillor for the Mullum Ward in the City of Maroondah. Alex has been a councillor since 2005, representing ratepayers, businesses, community groups and residents.
I aim to continue making a difference and welcome any thoughts you may have in regard to life, community and business in Maroondah.
Phone: (03) 9870 8202 or 0408 311 645
Email: alex@alexmakin.com.au
