Ungrouped: Julian Richards
Julian Richards is as an unaligned independent candidate for the Gosford West Ward, Central Coast Council election, to be held on September 14.
Julian has lived with his wife, for the last 10 years, in the Gosford West Ward, at Kariong.
He identifies as a Christian.
They have two sons.
Julian retired in 2019.
He has 22 years of solid work experience as a qualified risk management professional, with the public and private sectors.
He has held managerial, consultant and support roles.
Julian also volunteered with the NSW State Emergency Service, prior to moving to the Central Coast.
He has university and vocation qualifications.
Julian has recently commenced his election campaign, reaching out to residents and community groups.
He has shared messages such as:
"I have their interests at heart, I live in their ward and care about their area! I am an independent candidate and beholden to no group or political party."
"I am prepared to listen to their needs and aspirations on an on-going basis, and not ignore them, once elected."
"I will ensure Council's finances remain under control, and will focus on improving service delivery, such as better roads, footpaths, parks and sporting facilities."
"I do not have grand plans to turn the Central Coast into another over-populated suburb of Sydney."
Julian has several election policies. Some of these:
* Maintain Council's weekly residential red bin waste services.
* Focus Council's expenditure on routine maintenance of existing infrastructure.
* Minimize further privatisation of public assets.
* Review the costs and benefits of Council de-amalgamation.
* Minimise unreasonable restrictions on community use of public lands and facilities.
* Establish a plan to progressively expand the Central Coast Open Space reserve system.
* Strengthen Council's law enforcement teams.
Further information on Julian's policies, position statements on specific local issues, background and contact details, can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563576334033
SOURCE:
Media statement, 28 Aug 2024
Julian Richards, ungrouped