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Multi-million dollar promises made
FRANKSTON councillors Sue Baker, Suzette Tayler, and Claire Harvey. Picture: Supplied
‘Critical’ to have women on council A PROGRAM has been developed to help get women more involved with local politics. At the 2020 local government elections, all incumbent female councillors representing Frankston chose not to run again. Women were under-represented at the last Frankston Council election when compared to other local government elections statewide. The Women Leading Locally program has been set up to help give women the resources and skills to run for local office. Applications are
now open for the state government program. Frankston councillor Sue Baker is a first-time councillor, having been elected in 2020. She says she wants to see more women put their hand up to make a run for council. “I wanted to support my community and make a difference locally – that’s why I stood for council. My experience spans corporate and notfor-profit organisations managing people and resources,” Baker said. “With this background and a passionate focus on customer service, I saw
Continued from page 1 Murphy promised $15 million towards the Frankston Basketball Stadium upgrade, $15 million to works at Emil Madsen Reserve, $1.3 million for works at Sandfield Reserve in Carrum Downs, and $2 million towards a 7.4 kilometre art trail between the Frankston Foreshore and the McClelland Sculpture Park and Gallery in Langwarrin. She also committed funds towards Nairm Marr Djambana, a new urgent care clinic, the Frankston SES, and the Langwarrin Skate Park. Frankston Council identified five projects it wanted to see funded during the election campaign: the major redevelopment of Pines Forest Aquatic Centre, the redevelopment of Frankston Basketball Stadium, the expansion of access to recycled water, the upgrade of Sandfield Reserve, and the construction of a regional arts trail. Although neither major party candidate committed to the Pines Pool plans or the recycled water project, Frankston mayor Nathan Conroy said
he was happy to see that council had secured $39.5 million in election funding commitments. “These initiatives are strongly supported by the community and it’s gratifying that so far, three of our advocacy priority projects have received support from candidates. Council is committed to these initiatives, which we’ve shown by committing $30.2 million funding towards delivering these projects. In order for these projects to proceed, we need to secure financial contributions from state and federal government,” Conroy said “We’ll continue working tirelessly with key stakeholders and our local community to ensure Frankston City gets the funding it deserves to have a prosperous future.” A state election is expected later this year. RE-ELECTED Dunkley MP Peta Murphy with state MPs Paul Edbrooke and Sonya Kilkenny. Picture: Gary Sissons
the opportunity to run for council as the perfect role to bring my skills, experience and passion for people together in the place I now call home. “It’s critical that women’s voices are heard on council and I encourage other women to take the first step to achieving this by applying for the Women Leading Locally program.” Applications are open until 28 June. There will be 120 spaces available. Fore more information or to apply visit communitydirectors.com. au/training/women-lead
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