Richmond Valley Candidate

William Drew, I have nominated to stand for Richmond Valley Council as a Councillor because of my belief in my ability to make a positive difference because of my passion, integrity and transparency.

I am standing as a truly Independent candidate which gives me the advantage of being able to address and analyse issues on their merits without fear or favour. I will analyse the impact of decisions being discussed before making my decision on how to vote. I am a proud Bujalung man, born at Coraki Cambell Hospital and raised at Box Ridge Mission.

I currently own my own home in Casino. I have overcome adversity to become a successful business owner based in Casino and servicing the whole Richmond Valley and surrounding areas. I strongly believe one of many areas that are being neglected are services for youth.

I am a passionate believer in the need to have in place a range of preventative programmes aimed at building safe communities for all. I am committed to inclusion and breaking down barriers that separate people. My vision is for people in the Richmond Valley Areas to come together in unity. A real measure of my effectiveness is that I am “not afraid “ to stand alone. I promise to use my voice to raise issues as necessary and have the integrity and strength of character to ask the hard questions and to preserver until satisfactory responses and explanations are given.

I strongly believe Richmond Valley Council “must be” accountable for all decisions made.