… by cleaning up Snug Beach …
Kingborough councillor Richard Atkinson has kicked off his campaign to become the next Kingborough mayor with a beach clean-up at Snug today. Along with fellow Greens candidates and Amanda Midgley, Cr Atkinson was joined by former Greens Leader Bob Brown in calling for a more transparent and forward-looking Council.
“The local council elections in October are a chance for the people of Kingborough to elect positive and proactive Councillors who have a long-term vision for our community,” Cr Atkinson said.
“I’m running for Mayor because Kingborough is developing fast and needs a strong leader who takes transparency seriously,” Cr Atkinson said.
First-time candidate Amanda Midgley said her deep ties to the Howden community and experience working for Hobart City Council made her an ideal candidate.
“I’d like to ensure that we develop resilient communities and help the council stay focused on caring for those in need,” Ms Midgley said.
Home-grown NIDA graduate Gideon Cordover, 29, said that he is standing up for a fairer society.
“I’m running on a zero-waste platform. Zero waste of people and zero waste of resources. I want to collaborate with fellow councillors to bring more local jobs to Kingborough and to prepare us for a bright future in the face of uncertain times,” Mr Cordover said.
Former Greens leader, Bob Brown, who spoke at today’s beach clean-up said he supported all three candidates because of their proven track record of good governance.
“I believe we can get these three terrific Greens councillors elected in the October council election and that Richard can be elected as Mayor. That is that outcome that would put Kingborough in safe hands,” Dr Brown said.
Gideon Cordover
