Elected Member chat

Q: What is your proudest community achievement in 2020?

The proudest moment for me is being able to utilise the upgraded Fremont Park playspace with my daughter. Having a wheelchair bound daughter makes it difficult to experience basic things most people take for granted, now we can enjoy the park like everyone else.

Cr Cathy-Jo Tame | 0478 283 875

crcjtame@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward Two. I am proud to have witnessed many acts of generosity during COVID-19. From the community being there for others to help them with their mental health, or giving in the form of money or food hampers. The Playford community has been unbelievable during this time.

Cr Peter Rentoulis | 0417 016 146

crarentoulis@playford.sa.gov.au My proudest moments from 2020 come from how the community and Council have worked positively together through COVID-19, keeping services running, building community spirit and supporting each other.

Mayor Glenn Docherty 0413 219 868

Ward One.

Buckland Park, Waterloo Corner, Virginia, Eyre, Penfield Gardens, MacDonald Park, Andrews Farm and Smithfield Plains; and parts of the suburbs of Angle Vale (to the west of the Northern Expressway) and Edinburgh North.

mayordocherty@playford.sa.gov.au Being part of a Council that is focused on delivering increased and improved core foundational services to the broader Playford community. For instance, increasing transparency through live streaming and Councillor engagements.

Cr Clint Marsh | 0478 283 874

crcmarsh@playford.sa.gov.au

Munno Para Downs, Munno Para West, Munno Para and Smithfield; and parts of the suburbs of Blakeview and Angle Vale (to the east of the Northern Expressway).

Seeing Council retain its focus to I’m proud of the Administration and staff maintain business as usual during the for maintaining a business as usual pandemic. In particular, Grenville Hub is approach during the pandemic, and the almost complete, community engagement manner in which our community as a on our Strategic Plan and engagement whole assisted in getting to the point we with Ward 2 residents. are now.

Cr Jane Onuzans | 0432 251 207 Cr Stephen Coppins | 0478 283 876

creonuzans@playford.sa.gov.au crscoppins@playford.sa.gov.au Being able to attend Council meetings and continuing to represent residents during the very difficult months behind us, and joining several Councillors at Smithfield Memorial Park to honour Anzac Day.

Cr Gay Smallwood-Smith 0417 016 163

crgsmallwoodsmith@playford.sa.gov.au

I was pleased to welcome new Australian citizens at a Playford Citizenship Ceremony. It was great to join friends from the local community and to celebrate with them on their special day.

Cr Andrew Craig | 0417 016 160

cracraig@playford.sa.gov.au crmbaker@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward Five. Reading feedback from the broader community surveys regarding frontline support provided by Playford’s Customer Contact team to residents during this challenging year has confirmed to me that we as a community are always prepared to help when in need.

Cr Veronica Gossink | 0478 283 878

crvgossink@playford.sa.gov.au The opportunity to be part of Council during the development of the Draft Strategic Plan 2020-2024 and seeing the recording of Council and Committee meetings being implemented from the November 2020 meeting cycle.

Cr David Kerrison | 0478 283 879

Ward Four.

Davoren Park, Elizabeth North, Elizabeth, Elizabeth South and Elizabeth Vale; and part of the suburb of Edinburgh North.

Watching the development of the all- My proudest community achievement inclusive Fremont Park upgrade for our of 2020 is watching the new Grenville residents and seeing the joy on children’s Hub grow and develop in Playford CBD faces who have not previously been able and being able to stay connected with to participate is my proudest community my local community via social media achievement for 2020. platforms.

Cr Marilyn Baker (Deputy Mayor) Cr Katrina Stroet | 0466 941 362

0418 836 685 crkstroet@playford.sa.gov.au crdkerrison@playford.sa.gov.au COVID-19 has changed the world as we know it. With great health advice and support to our businesses, sporting clubs and residents through City of Playford, we will get through this together.

Cr Dennis Ryan | 0417 016 167

crdryan@playford.sa.gov.au

Elizabeth Downs, Elizabeth Park, Elizabeth East and Elizabeth Grove; and part of the suburb of Blakeview.

Keeping the community informed and The connections Council and community The completion of Fremont Park stage 2 connected during COVID19 restrictions. were able to establish despite the redevelopment was an important project We had staff and Councillors calling pandemic. For instance, how we supported for our community. It’s great to see residents to ensure they were ok and the elderly and vulnerable members of our families enjoy the outdoor activities at our providing meal deliveries. The Anzac Day community maintain connections through major park. Driveway Vigil and smaller Citizenship services such as the Grenville Hub’s Cr Akram Arifi | 0431 609 531 Ceremonies were also able to take place. delivery of frozen and fresh meals. craarifi@playford.sa.gov.au

Cr Misty Norris | 0478 283 882 Cr Shirley Halls | 0419 866 872

crmnorris@playford.sa.gov.au crshalls@playford.sa.gov.au