Your Community Candidates Ready To Get Kiama Back To Basics (released 16 August 2024)

Kiama deserves a Council that prioritises the essentials: Roads, Rates, Rubbish, and Recreation.

Today, "Your Community Candidates" revealed their plan to deliver exactly that in the upcoming Kiama Municipal Council election.

“Our focus is simple—getting Kiama back to basics,” said lead candidate Mark Croxford.

“We’re committed to ensuring reliable roads, fair rates, efficient waste management, and vibrant recreational spaces. These are the fundamental services that make our community strong.”

Our election campaign platform includes:

● Roads: Prioritising well-maintained, smooth roads, better parking, and safer crossings, especially for seniors, families, and people with disabilities.

● Rates: Keeping rates affordable through sensible budgeting, promoting responsible development, and proposing differential rates to address the population surge during holiday periods.

● Rubbish: Enhancing waste management by improving rubbish collection, promoting recycling, and implementing innovative strategies to meet community needs.

● Recreation: Investing in parks, playgrounds, sports facilities, and programs that promote healthy lifestyles and community engagement.  

"Back to Basics" isn’t just a slogan; it’s a commitment to refocusing on the core services that keep Kiama thriving.

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“We need a Council that listens and delivers on the basics,” Croxford added.

“Our team has the energy and experience to make this happen, ensuring cost-effective outcomes for our residents.”

Croxford also emphasised the importance of keeping party politics out of local government: “Party political agendas have no place in our Council. We’re here to serve our community, not external interests.”

The "Your Community Candidates" team includes:

● Mark Croxford: Experienced government adviser and community advocate.

● Rob Bartlett: Chartered Accountant and local business owner dedicated to boosting tourism and hospitality.

● Darren Ormsby: Small business owner with a strong background in logistics, advocating for the NDIS program.

● Les Camarda: Semi-retired business owner with decades of experience in the aluminium manufacturing industry and a strong commitment to community support and development.

● Mick O'Toole: Former NSW Police Superintendent with extensive community service in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra areas.

For more details on the "Your Community Candidates" campaign visit https://yourcommunitycandidates.com.au/

Media Contact: Mark Croxford 0422 404 149 [email protected]