Hey fellow Forumphiles,

One of our most esteemed members is running for office in his local council area this week-end.

Yep, it's our very own LUMPSTER....

He's probably a bit too shy (Yes Claude, It is the same bloke we all know) to be telling everybody so I'm doing it for him. Whether he likes it or not....

So....Lets hear it for someone who has put his heart where his mouth is.

ONYA LUMPY .............

Sincere good luck for tomorrow whatever the outcome Brendan....

Go Lumpy!

well that just doesnt sound right does it......

Good luck Brendan.

Do we vote for or against though....

Grant

Do we vote for or against though....

Grant

Hmmm.

Maybe we should get a 30 second written snapshot of Lumpy Policy.....

Do we vote for or against though....

Grant

Hmmm.

Maybe we should get a 30 second written snapshot of Lumpy Policy.....

Fine:

I promise to:

Raise Speed Limits.

Send all Expensive Daewoo Drivers to the Gulags.

Encourage people to take on Darwins Theory.

Subsidise Hot Chicks to Valet All XR6T owners, at all times.

Provide Free Mercury Cider at every street corner.

Make ford bring out a REAL GT-HO.

Ban Ricers.

Legalise Speakeasys and Shady Gambling Houses.

Re-Educate Ken, re:Colour

Re-Educate Glenn, re:Sunglasses

ANything else???

Seriously though guys...Here is the platform I AM running on...

Nominee Bio and Policy Statement:

Name: Brendan Morant

Age: 20

History: School Captain of Maclean High – 2001

Small Business Owner for 2 years.

Vice President of Ulmarra Residents, Rate Payers and Business Association

Policy

Rates:

-The maximum increase in rates in any one year is to be equal to inflation or

the increase in CPI, regardless of the rise in property values. However upon

sale of a property the current land value will be used to calculate rates for the

new owner.

-After 5 years of ownership by a single person/party, a discount of 2% on the

rates levied will be available. This will increase by 2% a year for 5 years, until

a maximum discount of 10% on top of all other 'bonuses' (early fee payment

etc).

Development:

-Sustainable and logical development for ALL of the Clarence Valley.

-ALL Commercial Developments will be open to a public quorum to gauge it's Advantages/Disadvantages and general public opinion to a project.

-All necessary infrastructure to be built and paid for by the developers.

Local Business:

-There will be continuous consultation with ALL representative groups from the

Valley.

-It is imperative that Independent, Local businesses are maintained,

encouraged and supported at all times.

Pensioners and 'The Elderly'

-Build, maintain and improve 'Accessibility Infrastructure' for pensioners and

the elderly. This includes many simple and small things such as

building/maintaining footpaths, have more Road-Kerb access areas and more

Zebra Crossings.

Farmers and Agriculture

-Support farmers to develop and implement new practices that will sustain the local agricultural industry.

-Constantly monitor Crown Land/State Forest's etc in association with National

Parks Service and ALWAYS take preventative measures against the

devastating and costly bush fires that 'Environmental Mismanagement' can

cause.

-Greater support for farmers to lobby at State and Federal Level.

Practices in Local Government

-Actively encourage and practice 'Open and Accountable Governance.

-Open 'Lines of Communications' between council and residents, in accordance with Ombudsman's Guidelines.

-Make the processes of Council, and Councilor's themselves more open and available for local residents to air concerns and grievances.

Environment

-Continue to support existing Landcare/Green Corps style programs as well as initiate new ones.

-Sustainable Waste Management and the necessary infrastructure with an increased capacity to deal with the projected increases in population

-Utilise sound water management and build necessary infrastructure to ensure

a safe and clean supply of water for the increased population of the Valley.

-Wide-spread Thorough spraying for disease carry pest's such as mosquitoes

after every large rain to reduce 'Insect Borne Disease'.

State Issues

Health

-Promote and Encourage 'Sun Safety' at places like the beach, at school and at 'Saturday Sport' etc.

-Advertise/Lobby for more doctors and State/Federal funding and support for more local rural doctors.

-Wide-spread thorough spraying for disease carry pest's such as mosquitoes

after every large rain to reduce 'Insect Borne Disease'.

-Actively promote and educate on where such insect breed and how to

minimise exposure to such disease.

Education

-Encourage places like TAFE to offer more courses that will appeal to local residents and to facilitate a completion of courses without having to transfer to Coffs Harbour.

-Improve facilities in Remote areas with things such as free Internet access and comfortable facilities in Libraries etc.

-Council to offer 'Youth Specific' education/training/apprenticeships etc.

Unemployment

-Lobby State and Federal Government to recognise the high unemployment in

the area and implement 'Job Schemes' in the Clarence Valley.

-Improve training in basic core skills for the unemployed.

-Encourage Local tradesmen to take up Local Kids as apprentices in the trade.

-Implement a scheme of Local Apprenticeship's through the council.

Do we vote for or against though....

Grant

Hmmm.

Maybe we should get a 30 second written snapshot of Lumpy Policy.....

Fine:

I promise to:

Raise Speed Limits.

Send all Expensive Daewoo Drivers to the Gulags.

Encourage people to take on Darwins Theory.

Subsidise Hot Chicks to Valet All XR6T owners, at all times.

Provide Free Mercury Cider at every street corner.

Make ford bring out a REAL GT-HO.

Ban Ricers.

Legalise Speakeasys and Shady Gambling Houses.

Re-Educate Ken, re:Colour

Re-Educate Glenn, re:Sunglasses

ANything else???

Well....

Gets my three votes.....

Good luck mate

If you were in my electorate I'd vote for ya

Fine:

I promise to:

Raise Speed Limits.

Send all Expensive Daewoo Drivers to the Gulags.

Encourage people to take on Darwins Theory.

Subsidise Hot Chicks to Valet All XR6T owners, at all times.

Provide Free Mercury Cider at every street corner.

Make ford bring out a REAL GT-HO.

Ban Ricers.

Legalise Speakeasys and Shady Gambling Houses.

Re-Educate Ken, re:Colour

Re-Educate Glenn, re:Sunglasses

ANything else???

Done, you're in

Grant

Good luck Brendan!

......Go for it!!