Another Leggett runs for council

Environmental scientist Mr David Leggett of Woy Woy is running in the September local government elections as number eight on the Central Coast Alliance ticket.

He said he was concerned with the way Gosford Council neglected the Peninsula and was acutely aware of the neglected and dangerous condition of our roads.

He said that, given the number of tourists the Peninsula attracted because of its beauty, natural environment and family friendly beaches, he believed there should be more emphasis directed to the protection of natural resources such as the Umina Sandplain Woodland which is an endangered ecological community only found on the Peninsula.

Mr Leggett said he would be pushing for essential infrastructure such as decent roads and footpaths as well as improving family parks and recreation areas.

He claimed expertise in forestry management, bushfire management and geographical information systems, and over 10 years experience in local government.

Mr Leggett said he was a member of a family with strong involvement in the Peninsula community.

His father, Eric Leggett, is a member of Rotary who has spent decades doing charity work in the community.

His uncle was Don Leggett who was the former mayor of Gosford for many years and was responsible for a great volume of major capital works projects.

Don Leggett was also instrumental in the construction of the Rip Bridge, Woy Woy Leagues Club and other iconic buildings on the Central Coast.

The nine member ticket comprises Peter Freewater, Gary Jackson, Ian Sutton, Jake Cassar, Ingrid Hasler, Nikki Freeburn, David Benwell, David Leggett and Kay Williams.

Media Release, 11 Jul 2012

Peter Freewater, Central Coast Alliance

Photo: Deb Kitching