The Greens

The Greens are committed to continuing to change the culture of Council, improving its approach to grass roots democracy and ecological sustainability.

The Greens would work co-operatively in Council to promote low-carbon job creation, keep public assets in public hands, bring to life the vision of the Challenge Masterplan to revitalise Gosford City and stand against inappropriate development on any waterfront.

The Greens would work to improve government by moving to record Council meetings, improve the Council website and aim to ensure that residents-community groups are treated as stakeholders just as business groups are.

We want to strengthen, expand and introduce community programs such as a utility bike path strategy, co-ordinated community gardens policy, co-operation and engagement with local Aboriginal groups, facilities for the retired, elderly and young population and wildlife protection.

The Greens will work with Wyong to develop local renewable energy generation, a Joint Regional Arts Strategy including concert hall, museum, exhibition space and integrated art within major developments and a Joint Regional Sports Strategy

The Greens want a vibrant Central Coast, but jobs at any cost will not be supported by us.

If the environment is destroyed, our way of life will disappear.

Ecologically sustainable development is not difficult and demonstrably profitable.

In the long-term, a beautiful region with wildlife, clean water, healthy beaches, productive farmland and lively towns will benefit all our citizens, bringing jobs and leisure activities that return money and life-profits to residents.

Standing on the ticket are Hillary Morris, Kate da Costa, Phocion Vouros, Heather Ingram and Terry Jones.

Email, 23 Aug 2012

Kate da Costa, Umina