Peter Smyth. Joins Community Action.

Clr Larry Whipper recently announced that he has invited local Businessman Peter Smyth to stand on his Community Action Ticket.

It has always been my philosophy to bring the many and diverse representations of the Wingecarribee Community on to the table at Council. One of my concerns is; the voice of many people in the community who have been increasingly stifled and ignored. The abolishment of many Council Committees is a testimony to the inability of this Council to acknowledge and welcome the direct contribution of residents in the decision-making process.

It is my intention to do my utmost to ensure that the community regains some control over the direction of council and to feel that they are being consulted and valued. It is therefore essential to have the right people with a diverse interest on Council. It is equally important that within that diversity, there is a unity of purpose, to provide a true representative government. The commitment to financial responsibility and accountability, with a serious ecological sensitivity policy should be the main priorities.

The catch cry at the last election was “Its time for change”. I believe, that promise has not been fulfilled. On the contrary, there is a substantial reduction of confidence in the community with Council resolutions. In fact, many of Council’s decisions have put our overall lifestyle at threat. In short, I believe the community has been “short changed”. It is my intention to get it right and to return to basics, rather than gamble the future of this Shire on Entrepreneurial uncertainty.

We will be promoting Community, Action. It’s NOW OR NEVER! And I am now gathering a team of people with many representative skills. I believe, we will cover all aspects of life and concern in the Shire to redress the departure from grass roots representation.

There is no doubt in my mind that there is real concern and suspicion in the mind of the community surrounding Council foray into the world of quick profits and big risks, while forgetting about the people.

Peter will bring a great amount of talent to Council.

Peter’s expertise, in financial management, with an eye for fiscal accountability, plus his concerns about the community “being kept in the dark” for too long, are his key strengths. Peter’s qualities will bring a new perspective and be a welcome addition to Larry Whipper’s Community Action Team. They are also qualities that I know will benefit Council and the Community enormously.

Peter and his wife Amanda have four children and live in the district. They employ people within the Wingecarribee Shire and run together a group of International Import/Export Companies. Peter brings a vast knowledge in Business Management Systems and will bring a new dimension to the Whipper Team. It needs to be noted that the businesses, Peter owns and operates have been born from the ground up. The challenges and processes have given Peter a wealth of experience. Peter is definitely a people person and we are immensely proud to stand a candidate with his financial and back to basics approach.
Welcome to the team Peter


Its NOW OR NEVER!!!