Independent: Jake Cassar

I am a local resident and grew up in Woy Woy.

I work as a musician, youth worker, teacher's aid, tour guide and independent film maker.

My main campaign policies involve saving the Coast's bush land.

I am certainly against over-development as it would compromise the reason so many have chosen to live here.

The current plan for Gosford waterfront would compromise much-valued community open space.

I will push for a Woy Woy Hospital 24-hour accident and emergency department, better mental and allied health facilities and reinstatement of the rehabilitation unit.

Sustainable transport solutions are required to reduce the traffic gridlock of the Peninsula.

A solution could include a closed loop bus service accessing Ettalong and beyond.

I will push for funding for Homeless outreach centre Mary Macs.

I will promote more funding for early intervention and disability services in all schools, as well as sustainable tourism business in the Peninsula.

I would advocate for sustainable management of water within urban areas through intelligent and integrated design, looking at the urban water cycle as a whole, taking into account all three urban water sources: potable water, wastewater, and storm water.

Email, 16 Mar 2011 Jake Cassar, Woy Woy