Peter Coad, the independent councillor and mayoral candidate for the Huon Valley Council, says the decision of the council to abolish both township committees and the five regional annual forums must be reviewed by the new council after the October poll.
As a councillor and mayor, he says, he would work to develop a much closer relationship with the valley’s disparate communities.
He plans to promote the idea of “township development boards” that would be given budgets to spend on local needs.
Peter Coad says: “They will not need the approval of council to expend their funds, but they will be required to adhere to proper governance procedures set down by council.”
These appointed boards would develop new ideas and opportunities that are conducive to economic development within their areas.
“The actions of these boards will be reported back to the community,” he says.
“Revitalising the townships in the Huon Valley is essential if we are to generate real employment opportunities and be able demonstrate to funding bodies, such as state and federal governments, that Huon Valley Council has the capacity and ability to make positive things happen. It is important for tourism and industry that town brands are developed and promoted.”
If you wish to contact him see www.coadformayor.com or email [email protected]
Authorised by Aidan Direen 7368 Channel Hwy Cygnet 7112
Peter Coad Candidate for councillor and mayor
