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Thursday 5 December 2013
Bellarine Times
MAYOR’S COLUMN
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“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old but on building the new” – Greek philosopher Socrates said this almost 2,500 years ago. These words are just as relevant now as then. I campaigned on a ticket of positive change and I believe this is what the people of Geelong want. I don’t promise to have all the answers from day one but I can pledge my absolute commitment to do all in my power to make Geelong the great city I know it can be. Already I have hit the ground running with 16hour days and I can assure you I will continue to put my all my energy into the job of mayor. I pledge to do my utmost to build on the new to make Geelong a modern, prosperous, liveable 21st century city. I love my home town and I cannot overstate what an honour it is to be representing the people of Geelong. I have enjoyed a successful career around the world but I always have Geelong in my heart and intend to live and work here the rest of my days. I see the role of mayor as one of positive leadership. I passionately believe we can work together as a community to make Geelong one of the great cities of the world. The unprecedented news media and social media coverage of the election result has generated a massive global focus on Geelong. Watch this space. Myself and my fellow councillors are intent on making a positive change for Geelong.
such as Margaret River or the Barossa Valley. One of my pledges is to market the Bellarine to the world and shine a light on the amazing local food and wine producers in this area. Cr Lindsay Ellis and I are excited to be working together to investigate the possibility of establishing a wine trail on the Bellarine similar to those in the Napa Valley, St Tropez and Margaret River. The Bellarine is a special place for anyone who lives here or visits our region.
Myself and my fellow councillors will work hard to ensure the Bellarine remains not just a beautiful place to visit but has the services and infrastructure it needs to support those who call this area home. Darryn Lyons City of Greater Geelong mayor Follow me on Twitter: @Geelong_Mayor Like me on Facebook/GeelongMayor
Bellarine focus The Bellarine, in my opinion, is the equal of Australia’s top food and wine producing regions,
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