Central Coast First

Local government should not be hostage to big party politics, which is why Central Coast First can make a difference at Council.

Central Coast First is a coalition of independent residents and business owners.

The Central Coast First Group is committed to stopping the commute, creating more local employment opportunities on the Coast, creating a "can-do" attitude on Council, responsibly managing Council finances and resources, developing a regional arts and culture centre and a university campus, improving local infrastructure, introducing wards into the Gosford Local Government area and fairly allocating funds to regions.

The Central Coast First team is a dynamic, skilled and passionate bunch of locals led by Gosford-based psychologist Ian Kilpatrick who believes that creating job growth on the Coast will reduce the distress caused by commuting on local families.

Supporting Ian on the ticket is Daryl Lynch an Ettalong resident, a passionate advocate for the Peninsula.

"Fighting for the Peninsula" is Daryl's mantra.

He wants effective management plans for Ettalong and Umina Beaches and entertainment venues in Ettalong, Umina and Woy Woy.

Murray Edwards is a Gosford-based solicitor who was previously a senior police officer with 26 years of experience.

Somersby resident and acclaimed highland dancer Douglas McFarland, manages a large retail store.

Hairdresser Kaye Brown operates her salon in downtown Gosford.

She is fed up with the delays in rejuvenating Gosford City.

Twenty plus year olds siblings, talented Holly and Mitch Faulkner are dedicated "Coasties".

They want a future for their kids on the Coast.

Email, 23 Aug 2012

Ian Kilpatrick, Green Point