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The ambitious candidate has also backed the State Government’s Common Ground homelessness solution. Think street vendors, kiosks, al fresco dining, more seating, lighting and trees. The City of Perth will have a new mayor and council after elections in October. The election will be held on Saturday, 17th October, 2020. The race for the Lord Mayor of Perth just got a bit more interesting, with well known startup stalwart Brodie McCulloch launching his campaign today. Candidate Profiles. The Perth Lord Mayor candidate said should she be elected, she will rely on a Noongar advisory committee to ensure homelessness solutions and services are culturally appropriate. Mark Gibson has lived in the centre of Perth for almost 20 years. Indeed what would the local startup scene (or even the city) be without Brodie? As Perth grows, Brodie believes the City needs a full-time leader who can reimagine spaces, create new opportunities for residents and companies, and prepare Perth for the future. I will bring the malls alive and make them more people-friendly. (Supplied: Di Bain) “I’m running for Lord Mayor because I want to restore business and resident trust in our City,” Di Bain said. The East Perth Community Group will host a Candidates Forum at the Pan Pacific Perth Hotel from 4.30pm on Wednesday, 2nd September, 2020. I will clean up the ugly southern side of Roe St, where the railway line was sunk between Yagan Square and RAC Arena. “[Uncle Ben] has been incredible … he’s very across the issues in a pragmatic way,” she said. I am also proud to support, promote and volunteer for organisations in our city, including as the inaugural ambassador for Open House Perth and a national ambassador for Dementia Australia. Residents should not have to use their car to get to a supermarket or green grocer and improved lighting is a must. I will launch a design competition to turn the empty, unshaded grass into something wonderful - gardens, trees and leisure activities, adding to the natural beauty, not destroying it. Our Arts and events industries have taken a battering. Here are some of the many things Mark loves about our city: As a broadcaster for 30 years, I have been promoting Perth and telling the stories of our city from all angles. Better lighting and CCTV cameras will also improve safety. Hay St should be blocked to cars for certain periods, encouraging markets, food trucks and outdoor performances, increasing foot traffic by bringing residents onto the street. I’d love your best ideas. I will back the Pride parade and LGBT community as well as inclusive events for multicultural and disability groups. I will push for more rangers and security guards to work hand in hand with police, to rid the streets of troublemakers. I will support bold ideas which promote Perth as a must-see destination. Here are the candidates for the 2020 City of Perth Election. Married to Kim (Reg. It is a blight on our city and must be fixed. Meet the contenders: Perth lord mayor candidates make their pitch for position to The West Live’s Jenna Clarke Caitlyn Rintoul PerthNow August 25, 2020 8:05AM LORD MAYOR. Perth Lord Mayor candidate, Di Bain, has outlined her plans to alleviate homelessness in the Western Australian capital after launching her campaign this week. Applications close Friday, 28 August so please click the link below. Brodie has been recognised as a Churchill Fellow, a 40under40 and Rising Stars award winner. I’m working with businesses to close off parts of Northbridge to cars on Saturday nights. To address homelessness in Perth, Bain plans to: Bain said she’s aiming for future work to complement the existing work already combatting homelessness in the city. According to the ABC, Basil received 29.44 per cent of the vote and after the result said: "It's energising and it's exciting, and to be perfectly honest it's hard to believe we're here in this capacity." The Perth Parking Levy, a huge cost to business, should be scrapped or paused while the $129 million currently in the kitty is spent. These were the issues that dominated the first debate between the six candidates vying to be the next lord mayor of Perth. “I’ve [also] been speaking to him on the phone a lot.”. Local businessman Bruce Reynolds launched his campaign for the City of Perth's lord mayoralty just one day before the filing deadline. Please note; you will also need to bring a hard or soft copy of your event confirmation for venue access. When asked why the residents and businesses of Perth should vote for him, Brodie offered these reasons for his campaign: For more information on his campaign, visit his website, where you can also donate to his campaign (maximum donation $199). “Trust that is built on having an unwavering commitment to our residents, ratepayers and businesses, on having the right priorities. Authorised by Mark Gibson, 2005/105 Stirling St Perth 6000. On today's episode of Controversy & Celebrity, he discusses how his own experience building businesses and serving in the not-for-profit sector motivated him to join a crowded field of candidates for lord mayor. I will remove the impediments to people doing business in our city. We publish several news stories, interviews, tips and events relating to WA startups every week, with over 1,200 articles in our archives. I’m a huge supporter of diversity and inclusion. Safety and security are top priorities, as is vibrancy. “We can very quickly have a look at city buildings to create safe sleeping spaces,” she said. About 15,000 people are eligible to vote in the City of Perth … From late September, you will receive your postal voting pack. Business owners and investors, it’s more important than ever that you sign up and have your say. The already-announced candidates include local media presenter Basil Kempilas, former journalists Di Bain and Mark Gibson, and retired magistrate Tim Schwass. National Indigenous Times (NIT) strives to be the most comprehensive Indigenous online news site in Australia by offering rigorous reporting on the issues that affect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Main Image: Brodie McCulloch. Spacecubed is a sponsor of Startup News. Have worked as a Paramedic for 37 years and am currently employed as the Chief of the Lanark County Paramedic Service. Since founding Spacecubed in 2012, Brodie has been delivering support to thousands of businesses, startups and innovators in Perth. Launching her campaign during Homelessness Week, Bain believes more immediate change is needed for Perth’s homeless—over 40 per cent of which are First Nations. You can listen to all episodes on Soundcloud or search for ‘Startup West’ on your favourite podcast platform. Credit: The West Australian Newspapers. “These are our brothers, our sisters, our mothers, our fathers. Mark Gibson Basil Zempilas Tim Schwass Brodie McCulloch Di Bain Sandy Anghie Bruce Reynolds. I will promote Perth as a cultural hub and provide employment with free concerts, live music and outdoor entertainment. Mark Gibson has lived in the centre of Perth for almost 20 years. Di Bain, Mark Gibson, Sandy Anghie, Tim Schwass, Brodie McCulloch and Basil Zempilas were each given three minutes to make their pitch for the position followed by a round of questioning in a special edition of The West Live . Parking should not only be cheaper but free short term parking is vital. Resident and business owner members will have an opportu Let’s finally bring our river to life with ongoing festivals of light and water, markets, cafes, bars and family entertainment.

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