Byron's Green Mayor to Run on Achievements
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Jan Barham, Australia's first popularly elected Green Mayor launched
The Greens campaign for election to Byron Shire council last Saturday at
10:00 am on the recently repaired bridge over the Brunswick River at
Mullumbimbi St, Brunswick Heads.
Jan Barham is proud of the achievements of the Greens councillors on the
Byron Shire council, particularly their record of financial management and
the capital works that can be undertaken now that the council has cleared
the debt of many years.
"After many years of careful financial management, the Council is now investing in major works," Mayor Barham said. She pointed to the completion of the sewerage plants for ByronBay and Bangalow, Mullumbimby Civic Hall, the extension of the Myocum tip, the repair of roads and bridges and the planning and funding in place for new projects such as the ByronBay library as achievements
Council has also taken a lead on climate change, reduced legal expenditure and court battles as well as delivering more efficient services for assessing development applications” said Cr Barham.
“It’s unfortunate that some projects have not been delivered in this term of council but there has been significant work completed and a commitment to progress community priorities. Council has recently released for consultation a Northern Shire Sporting Fields Draft Strategy, a Bikeway Plan, Cultural Plan and has finalized the Draft Tourism Management Plan. I am committed to follow through on the delivery of these important projects as well as works such as Helen Street footbridge, Byron Library, Suffolk Park Childcare Centre and the Brunswick Valley STP” said Mayor Barham.
Mayor Jan Barham said that it has been a difficult four years putting the council back into the black and addressing the needs of the community. “When elected in 2004, the Byron Shire Council was still in debt but now that has been turned around and we have now been able to fund new projects. I also believe that with a new General Manager and two new directors we have a strong team in the organisation to deliver the shire’s priorities and improved services.” said Cr Barham.
“ The Greens team for the elections features experienced councillors, Crs Tabart, Staples and myself and welcomes Simon Richardson, a younger but experienced campaigner. Simon will bring new energy and passion to the council and as a local high school teacher has a strong focus on youth issues. I feel very proud of the team and our shared commitment to the shire” said Mayor Barham.
List Of Achievements Document
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