Elected Member chat

Q: What are you proud to have achieved during this Council term?

Maintaining services and supporting our community during the pandemic is a great achievement. I am proud of the upgrades and improvements to parks, sports grounds, play spaces and the greening of our city. We have improved infrastructure like roads and footpaths, while keeping rates as low as possible.

Mayor Glenn Docherty 0413 219 868

mayordocherty@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward One

Ward one covers the suburbs of Angle Vale, Buckland Park, Virginia, Eyre, Penfield, Penfield Gardens, MacDonald Park, Andrews Farm and Smithfield Plains; and part of the suburbs of Edinburgh North and Waterloo Corner.

I was happy to help oversee and watch the transformation of Fremont Park, creating a great all inclusive, all-abilities play area including changing places facilities. I look forward to seeing inclusivity as a key element of future upgrades.

Cr Cathy-Jo Tame 0478 283 875

crcjtame@playford.sa.gov.au I am proud that we have kept rates down (an average of below 2 per cent) and to have reduced overall debt. We are here to do what is fiscally best for our residents and rate payers. I believe we have acted responsibly during this term.

Cr Peter Rentoulis (Deputy Mayor) 0417 016 146

crarentoulis@playford.sa.gov.au I am proud to have worked alongside Councillors to deliver on core infrastructure upgrades and renewal. A focus that had been lost prior, and many areas were missing out on.

Cr Clint Marsh 0478 283 874

crcmarsh@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward Two Ward two covers the suburbs of Munno Para Downs, Munno Para West, Munno Para, Smithfield and Blakeview; and part of the suburb of Hillier.

Upgraded footpaths and community parks, the upgrading of Virginia Main Street, increased urban tree canopy from 15 to 20 per cent, and actioned Ward 2 individual concerns with due diligence.

Cr Jane Onuzans 0432 251 207

creonuzans@playford.sa.gov.au Having been able to actively engage in various forms with our community, hearing their concerns throughout the district and having had the ability to act and address these issues accordingly.

Cr Stephen Coppins 0478 283 876

crscoppins@playford.sa.gov.au Being able to assist many residents with enquiries throughout the last four years, as well as having made decisions that will benefit the Playford community in the future.

Cr Gay Smallwood-Smith 0417 016 163

crgsmallwoodsmith@playford.sa.gov.au

Progress at Playford comes from considered debate and decisions, advocacy, listening to community needs, and realising a better city vision. For me, we have to keep building community capacity and managing resources wisely.

Cr Andrew Craig 0417 016 160

cracraig@playford.sa.gov.au I am proud to have worked alongside the many passionate community members in the City of Playford. This has supported me strongly with decisionmaking for community.

Cr Veronica Gossink 0478 283 878

crvgossink@playford.sa.gov.au Improved business plans, transparency, debt management, responsible spending to deliver downwards pressure on rates and improved service delivery. We still have room for improvement, however we are in better shape than four years ago.

Cr David Kerrison 0478 283 879

crdkerrison@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward Four

Ward four covers the suburbs of Davoren Park, Elizabeth North, Elizabeth, Elizabeth South and Elizabeth Vale; and part of the suburb of Edinburgh North.

I am proud of the Council’s attention to our greening and tree strategies, particularly in our older suburbs following community consultation in their local area and adopting their suggestions.

Cr Marilyn Baker 0418 836 685

crmbaker@playford.sa.gov.au I am proud that we have successfully upgraded a number of parks in local neighbourhoods, allowing families to use open space and playground equipment on a daily basis, while feeling safe.

Cr Katrina Stroet 0466 941 362

crkstroet@playford.sa.gov.au Councillor Ryan is available to Ward Four residents, his contact details can be found below.

Cr Dennis Ryan 0417 016 167

crdryan@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward Five Ward five covers the suburbs of Elizabeth Downs, Elizabeth Park, Elizabeth East and Elizabeth Grove; and part of the suburb of Craigmore.

I am proud that we revitalised parks across Ward 5 — California Ave, Burdell Reserve, Fremont Park to name a few. Our sports strategy for all clubs, including upgrades at Argana Park and wins in connectivity — roads and footpaths.

Cr Misty Norris 0478 283 882

crmnorris@playford.sa.gov.au I have been involved in ensuring the updating of our community footpaths, roads, community spaces and pushing for upgrading of our sports areas for the kids in the older areas and Playford as a whole.

Cr Shirley Halls 0419 866 872

crshalls@playford.sa.gov.au I am proud to see this Council prioritising essential services from upgrading neighbourhood parks, playgrounds, new footpaths and roads across the Council area and particularly in our older suburbs, adding value to our community.

Cr Akram Arifi 0431 609 531

craarifi@playford.sa.gov.au