Ren Wagner, independent

The council needs a fresh approach with new ideas flowing from the community and I want to use my knowledge and experience to ensure that communities are consulted and their voices heard on issues that affect them.

Ren Wagner's platform has seven key election commitments outlined below.

All seven form part of my broader belief of equality of opportunity for people.

I want to the consultative processes for decision making in the community so that Council is truly informed and representative of affected communities.

I want to improve community safety, which is linked with CBD revitalisation.

More needs to be done to look at social problems holistically that affect industries and livelihoods.

Investment in infrastructure - reinvesting in essential services, including public transport, roads and the proposed high speed rail.

Improving existing services such as disability services.

Services are at capacity and need more funding from state and federal governments, which means we need council to lobby on their behalf.

Caring for our elderly.

Aged care represents a large part of the community on the Central Coast and need a voice and representation on issues that directly affect them.

Conservation of our natural resources and safe habitats for our unique flora and fauna.

This can also have positive economic effects, for example, clean waterways for our oyster farmers.

Enhancing our arts and cultural profile.

We need to find more spaces to showcase the arts on the Coast and to also give locals an opportunity to experience arts and culture as part of their everyday life.

Email, 24 Aug 2012

Rendall Wagner, Pt Clare