Central Coast Greens - Local Government

	Central Coast Greens Local Government
Home Activities State Government Federal Government Local Government Policies Picture gallery Feedback Links	The Central Coast Greens cover the Local Government areas of Gosford City Council and Wyong Shire. Local Government Elections - Saturday 13th September 2008. The Central Coast Greens were successful in standing candidates in Gosford and Wyong. Terri Latella, (above left), was returned in Gosford. She is 37 years of age and lives in Wagstaffe with her three children. Currently studying sustainable resource management at Newcastle University. Terri has 18 years experience in the legal industry and human rights issues. Her focus is on delivering green principles with a strong commitment to social justice and ecological sustainability. Terri has successfully worked with a number of community groups serving their local needs. Over the past four years, Terri has made a large impact on Gosford City Council, consistently defending the concept of Sustainable development in issues that arise. Terri may be contacted via email at Gosford City Council or to the Secretary of the Central Coast Greens. Dr Peter Freewater was also elected to Gosford Council. A Peninsula resident and environmentalist with over 20 years experience working in the field of environmental science and management. He is a lecturers at the University of Newcastle in Coastal Resource Management and marine ecology and has worked for Gosford Council (6 years) in the area of natural resource management of coastal, foreshore zones and wetlands. Peter has committed to ensuring that Gosford City Council provide a healthy social and environmental quality of life for residents through Councils policies and management and will work hard towards: Expanding the current Bushcare program initiatives and activities. Initiate other programs to save and enhance biodiversity of the unique natural bushland and beach environment. Develop funding and research partnerships with universities and State government departments to ensure that environmental projects are affordable - end to current buck passing. Developments to occur in an ecological sustainable manner. Stemming the siltation and sedimentation for the quality of waterways and estuaries. Provide accessible navigational channels for recreational and fishing needs. To find out what Terri Latella has said about a variety of issues, Click here to access The Peninsula News where a simple search can be made of the site for published articles. Sue Wynn (with Terri Latella in top photograph) was successful at being the first Greens councillor on Wyong Shire Council. She is married with three adult children and has lived in Mannering Park for the last 30 years. Sue originally trained as a high school Mathematics teacher and has held many positions in public education in both teaching and management. Sue is a member of the Central Coast Community Environment Network Planning Committee, Mannering Park Progress Association and the Gwandalan/Summerland Point Action Group. As a Greens Councillor Sue would bring a new perspective to Council's decisions. She would provide those concerned about our water, our land and the health of our future with a voice in local government. WHAT WILL SUE WYNN DO ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE? "I'm passionate about the environment and believe that local government has a huge role to play. Climate change is .the-biggest issue facing all levels of government and, if elected, I would propose that Wyong Shire become carbon neutral. There's a lot we could be doing to achieve this, including: • opposing any new coal mines • retaining our bushland and increasing the network of cycleways and pathways • attracting environmentally friendly businesses to Wyong • increasing the proportion of funding Council devotes to the environment and sustainable development , • ensuring Council's own business is as sustainable as possible "It's also critical that we secure a sustainable water supply by maintaining rebate schemes for water saving devices and by making sure all new developments include storm water harvesting. There's a lot more we need to do." WHAT WILL SUE WYNN DO ABOUT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY? "Local government has a direct impact on the quality of people's lives. As a Greens Councillor I would seek to improve the quality of life for Wyong residents. Council could be doing a lot more, including: • improving and expanding facilities and services for children and young people • building a comprehensive integrated public transport system • making sure that the people affected by Council's decisions have been properly consulted • providing affordable housing while promoting policies to retain relocatable home sites in their present areas • continuing to oppose the privatisation of the State's electricity supply by the lemma Labor State Government The NSW Greens support open, honest and transparent government and do not accept corporate donations. To donate as a private citizen or to volunteer to help Sue Wynn become a Greens Councillor for Wyong please contact her directly on the phone numbers given below. Contact details: Sue Wynn 24 Montrose St Mannering Park 2259 Phone 4359 1481 Mobile 0431 637 643
	Election material authorised by Terry Jones, 3 Baden Street Killcare 2257.