Elected Member chat

Introducing your new Council for 2022-2026

What are your hopes for the next four years?

Mayor Glenn Docherty 0413 219 868 mayordocherty@playford.sa.gov.au

Our city continues to be a thriving place to live, work, invest and play. Council continues to upgrade infrastructure in older suburbs and sustainably manages growing communities. Council works with the community so everyone can reach their full potential in Playford.

Cr Peter Rentoulis (Deputy Mayor) 0417 016 146 crarentoulis@playford.sa.gov.au

I want to see more of an emphasis on investing in core, basic infrastructure while continuing to alleviate the pressure caused by rates and debt.

Cr Rebecca Vandepeear 0483 132 360 crrvandepeear@playford.sa.gov.au

I want to ensure that no one is left behind in the growth that is occurring in Playford. I want residents to feel like they are getting a return for their rates.

Cr Clint Marsh 0478 283 874 crcmarsh@playford.sa.gov.au

Rolling out free opt-in FOGO waste bins, implementing a new sports strategy, beautifying our urban streets and increasing urban service delivery are high priorities.

Cr Gay Smallwood-Smith 0417 016 163 crgsmallwoodsmith@playford.sa.gov.au

Keeping residents in touch with vital information and services, support for our local businesses and helping community organisations do what they do best, and lastly for a healthy, happy, creative city

I would like to see solutions to Curtis Road, extension of Newton Boulevard, better footpaths, rejuvenation of the old areas, more playgrounds and continuous consultation with residents of the whole city.

Cr Chantelle Karlsen 0477 215 602 crckarlsen@playford.sa.gov.au

My hope is for our Council to be progressive and plan for the future. Supporting all ages and abilities and to be an inclusive community we can be proud of.

Cr Andrew Craig 0417 016 160 cracraig@playford.sa.gov.au

I would like to see Playford thriving as a vibrant place for families. I would like for it to increasingly become a centre of growth, industry development and community pride.

Cr Tanya Smiljanic 0467 576 611 crtsmiljanic@playford.sa.gov.au

For Playford to be the ideal city to live, work and play. I hope by listening to our residents and continued promotion of our services/events that we can achieve this.

Cr David Kerrison 0478 283 879 crdkerrison@playford.sa.gov.au

To alleviate the pressure caused by rates and debt while striving for efficiency through cultural change. We need to focus on and improve our core service delivery.

Cr Marilyn Baker 0418 836 685 crmbaker@playford.sa.gov.au

For the next four years I am looking forward to improved services and infrastructure for our residents, providing upgraded footpaths, roads and sporting facilities for our growing community.

Cr Katrina Stroet 0466 941 362 crkstroet@playford.sa.gov.au

My hopes for the next four years are to help the community grow, develop new spaces and understand what our community wants to see, while protecting the great community spaces we already have.

Cr Zahra Bayani 0455 355 079 crzbayani@playford.sa.gov.au

My hope for the next four years is to create an inclusive and liveable place, where all residents contribute to a creative and engaged community. Let’s mobilise our community to address the challenges we all face.

Cr

Norris 0478 283 882 crmnorris@playford.sa.gov.au

That we continue to connect our people, places, spaces and services. That we find the right balance between growth, smart investment and ensuring that Playford prospers.

Cr Akram Arifi 0431 609 531 craarifi@playford.sa.gov.au

To continue delivering what we’ve promised to our community and ensuring we preserve our older suburbs, upgrade neighbourhood parks and sporting facilities, while staying focussed on the basics –safer footpaths, verges, roads and increasing our tree canopy.

Cr Shirley Halls 0419 866 872 crshalls@playford.sa.gov.au

It is my hope that the older areas of Playford will have more connectivity to the new areas, through upgrades to facilities and community services.