Andrew Sloan, fourth on the GREENS ticket

Andrew is well known and respected as a previous councillor and Deputy Mayor. He is a civil engineer specialising in water infrastructure. He has a passion for the expansion of renewable energy into powering local communities as they switch to an electric future.

Andrew also holds a Master's Degree in Planning and Local Government Law which proved invaluable on previous terms of council.

He believes that the constant efforts of Kiama Greens over 20 years to protect our farmlands from urban expansion, make urban areas more liveable and ensure our natural environment is conserved, is appreciated and well understood by the community.

The GREENS candidates are very aware that the last council term was characterised by decisions that split the community and created disharmony within the council. Some in the community now feel distrust, with others left confused by processes that were clearly, not open and transparent.

The next term of Council requires a viable long term financial plan to be developed, achievement of the Performance Improvement Order tasks and commencement of the Growth and Housing Strategy.

For these programs to succeed, Councillors and staff must work together respectfully to avoid the internal division we have recently seen.

The community must also feel that it is trusted and heard throughout the change process.

The Growth and Housing Strategy has the potential to change the character of the whole area. The community needs confidence that the change ahead will not reduce local amenity and quality of life for existing residents.

Kiama Greens have a rich, thirty-year history of representation on Council, working to ensure that community values are part of all decision making.

Electing this team as councillors in September will continue that history of representation.

For further information, contact Melinda Lawton on 0403201968 or email the candidates via [email protected] or our website at https://kiamagreens.org.au