By Parker McKenzie
The final candidate who has nominated for the Streeton Ward by-election is David Hill.
Mr Hill said the community should know about decades of experience in nursing.
“I spent more than 10 years at both Maroondah and Royal Freemasons Hospitals and other professional services in disabilities and mental health,” he said.
“I’ve given back to our community as an elected Director of a Community Bendigo Bank, spending four years property and tenancy, governance and community investment.”
Mr Hill said he has never been affiliated with a political party.
“I’ll truly work towards a real freeze on rates, not just accepting council’s constant maximum increase allowed that has been occurring for the last 10 years,” he said.
“I’ll make a difference to our infrastructure, community sponsorships and support Streeton Ward in every way possible.”
Mr Hill said too many councillors run as part-time, which in his opinion doesn’t serve the community well.
“I will give a full-time commitment,” he said.
“I’ll dedicate my resources to achieving the best outcomes and support, and make a fair dinkem difference that can be measured in real terms.”
The by-election will take place in February, with ballots to be distributed through the post to registered voters between Tuesday 1 February and Thursday 3 February, before voting closes on Friday 18 February 2022.
Saturday 19 February has been prescribed as Election Day by the VEC, with Monday 28 February 2022 the latest date all results will be declared.
12,415 Victorians were enrolled in Streeton Ward at the last council election in 2020, which includes Upwey, Sassafras and Olinda.
