Jordan Casson-Jones, second on the GREENS ticket

Jordan is the 2021 Kiama Young Citizen of the year, brings youth to the team as the youngest candidate to be endorsed by the Greens. He is very aware of the impact of cost of living and lack of housing options for young people and has been involved in the campaign for more mental health services in Kiama LGA.

He has a passion for Information and Communications Technology, as well as volunteering and providing for the local community. He has a Certificate 4 in Cyber Security through TAFE as well as various qualifications obtained throughout his time volunteering with the NSW RFS, and NSW SES.

Another focus for Jordan will be helping Kiama achieve a greener energy future and to foster an environment that supports local businesses and residents in their smooth transition to more sustainable practices.  

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



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