Council
6 October, 2024
Ian Ross seeks re-election in the HRCC election in Pine Lake Ward
Ian Ross seeks re-election in the HRCC election in Pine Lake Ward
Ian Ross seeks re-election in the HRCC election in Pine Lake Ward
HRCC must improve its decision-making by prioritising with sound governance, including cost- benefit analysis, risk management, and meaningful community engagement.
Major projects are being undertaken without these crucial elements; the community must be consulted before significant decisions are made, eg parking meters and wombat crossings, mining at the WIFT.
Our rural roads are in a poor state, gravel roads are not maintained to a safe, drivable standard.
A significant increase in funding needs to address this.
Additionally, our outer communities require better planning and strategies to improve the entire municipality; townships like Jung, Dadswell Bridge, Pimpinio and Dooen have so much potential for quality village living and growth, yet there are no plans for this.
The Horsham South Plan is addressing the orderly development of Haven.
Crucial to Horsham is an alternative truck route to get the heavy trucks out of town to decongest traffic yet proposals still have not progressed in this Council's term. This is just not good enough.
A new Council and CEO have the opportunity to facilitate cultural change. I have deep roots in the district where I farm with my wife and raised our family in an isolated corner of HRCC.
I was locally educated, studied at Longerenong, and then returned to the family farm with many challenging circumstances.
My community involvement includes playing for local football and cricket teams, 19 years in Apex, local churches, 13 years as Director on the GHCMA, and past Chair of my local VFF.
I am currently Chair of the Kanagulk Landcare Group and have been an active CFA member for 46 years.
As a potential second term Councillor I would like to take HRCC into the next term with my understanding of policy, budgeting and planning processes. I am independent with no political affiliations, and am committed to representing our whole community. Phone: 0409330603
Authorised by Ian Ross Kanagulk Victoria