Tag: port phillip
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Inside Montague Ward and a Council Campaign
Inside Montague Ward Montague is the largest of the Port Phillip council wards covering 4 sq km compared to an average of 2.4, largely due to expected future population growth in Fishermans Bend. Montague Ward, as the smallest of the wards in terms of elector population, has less than 5,000 households even when incorporating non-resident…
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Montague Ward: Ballot Order
One of the first tasks, once candidates are finalised is determining the ballot draw order as conducted by the VEC. While I personally believe there is merit is randomising the ballot order – it is great to be at the top of the ballot. Ballot packs will arrive between 5 and 7 October and you…
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Nominating for Montague Ward, Port Phillip Council
Yesterday morning I nominated as a candidate for Montague Ward in Port Phillip Council. A return into local government was not something I had envisaged, but Port Phillip needs community led voices to restore good governance. The Council should listen and act on behalf of its community – it should not require a gargantuan community…