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NSW council elections

Attendance record – now only five with 100 per cent

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One third of the Central Coast 's fifteen councillors have attended all 26 council meetings and five extraordinary meetings since being elected in September 2017. Gosford East had been represented by all three councillors at every meeting until the first meeting of 2019 when Cr Rebecca Gale Collins was absent. Mayor Jane Smith and Cr Jeff Sundstrom, have attended all … [Read more...] about Attendance record – now only five with 100 per cent

Fitzgerald Principles – Central Coast candidates who signed

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Only a handful of council candidates have taken the pledge to tell the truth and to work solely in the public interest if elected this weekend. So if you're unsure who to vote for in this weekend's Central Coast Council elections, take a look at these candidates, listed by wards. These people have signed the  Fitzgerald Principles. The Entrance Nathan Bracken - … [Read more...] about Fitzgerald Principles – Central Coast candidates who signed

Gosford West ward – candidates

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  Christine Keene - independent I have not signed anything prior to the election because I need time and consultation with the various organisations to ensure my commitments are in the right direction.  I have been approached by many worthwhile organisations/groups and hopefully will have the opportunity to build strong relationships.  I am very practical, a good … [Read more...] about Gosford West ward – candidates

De-merger will come, says Greens candidate

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Any business that hasn't been able to merge two websites in 18 months is  struggling, says Greens candidate Stephen Pearson. He is talking about the new Central Coast Council website which still offers a link to either Wyong or Gosford on its main page. He believes a de-merger is inevitable. "Any enterprise that cannot achieve a single website in 18 months is clearly … [Read more...] about De-merger will come, says Greens candidate

I don’t want my kids risking the freeway for a good job, says independent

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Real estate agent Bruce McLachlan says the coast needs more jobs and the council must be a major driver of employment opportunities. "I am pro business, pro employment, especially our youth,'' Mr McLachlan said. "I do not want my kids risking driving on the freeway to get a well paid job. "There are too many commuters that are forced to travel for work. I would bring my … [Read more...] about I don’t want my kids risking the freeway for a good job, says independent