Are you thinking about running for a position as a councillor when or if Central Coast Council-under-administration finally gets an election? If so, you need a taste of what the job entails. The most public part of the role is to attend a council meeting and vote on the items on the agenda. But before that, you have to read the agenda. (Well, you should.) For the … [Read more...] about Calling all potential councillors
Central Coast Council Watch
Attendance record, February 2020
In the year of the council elections, 2020, we have three of the 15 councillors who have attended all 52 ordinary and extraordinary council meetings since the term began in September 2017. Cr Bruce McLachlan missed his first meeting on November 25, 2019, staying at home to nurse his sick wife. Cr Troy Marquart has missed 12 meetings and Cr Chris Burke has missed 10. Below are … [Read more...] about Attendance record, February 2020
Down to three standing at 100 per cent attendance
Councillors Jane Smith, Kyle MacGregor, and Louise Greeanaway have attended all 50 meetings. Cr Bruce McLachlan missed his first meeting on November 25, 2019, staying at home to nurse his sick wife. Cr Troy Marquart has missed 12 meetings and Cr Chris Burke has missed 10. Below are the latest figures. Gosford West Ward Troy Marquart, Lib: absent: 12 Missed November 2017 … [Read more...] about Down to three standing at 100 per cent attendance
Questions for candidates standing for council
Central Coast Council elections will be held in September 2020. My Facebook council watch posts show how the current crop of councillors are performing and but how will we choose our next crop? Candidates put out glossy information that often doesn’t answer the question: would they be good community representatives on council and what do they really believe in. My … [Read more...] about Questions for candidates standing for council
