“Clr Larry Whipper believes that his People Power Team are the best hope for the people of the Southern Highlands at the council elections this September. The team is diverse and representative of the aspirations of this unique community”. Larry said
“After 9 years, Community Action is still my motivation, and I will continue to advocate for all interest groups to be heard, without fear or favour! I am uncomfortable with the move away from the traditional role of local government, which has been thrust upon the community by certain interest groups on the current Council. I am worried that the demise of numerous Council Committees has also alienated the community view and feel this needs to be corrected”. From my experience at many levels of advocacy in the private and public sectors, I am convinced that People Power is the only way to make change or protect values. This belief is reflected now in our team name”
“I am concerned about the land sales debacle, the apparent deafness to the voice of the community and Councils journey into the Entrepreneurial world, of high risk.
I believe we should get back to basics and that after all we are public servants, not Commodities Brokers or Real estate Agents!
I have gained a lot of experience since serving in the role of Councillor since 1999and have continued to remain true to the basic philosophy of listening to and acting for the Community, Clr Whipper said.
I unashamedly believe in Community involvement in the local government process. I believe in People, I believe in the Environmnet, Social Justice, Small Business, Responsible Fiscal Management, Youth, Community Services and Culture and these things will continue to be a part of my local agenda for People Power!
Among my most satisfying achievements have been the protection and enhancement of the local environment. As one of the instigators of the Environment Levy, and Chair of the Environment Committee since 2000, I have seen the generosity and concern of residents of the Wingecarribee Shire invest about 5 million Dollars into our local environment. This has included 135 rehabilitation projects, 52 incentive projects on Private land (which equates to around 273 hectares of privately owned endangered ecological community), the removal of around 2.4 million weeds. The levy has attracted over 1 million dollars in grant funding and local volunteers have contributed an estimated 5350 hours to the community as well.
Other significant achievements have been establishing the Companion Animals Committee and the Aboriginal Advisory Committee. I am proud to continue to advocate for these often-neglected responsibilities of Council and to see the Aboriginal Flag proudly flying along side the Australian flag at Council.
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