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Br onwyn Je nnings Cowie

Community Campaigner

Hello, Ive decided to run in this by-election

because when I was a candidate 2 years ago,

I got lots of feedback about the lack of

independent Councillors who care about the

needs of the community.!!

As a new mum, a teacher and a campaigner

for the last 10 years, I want to see more

honesty and commitment. Im sick of Lib/Lab

Councillors who put their own careers ahead

of the future of our community. I have no

vested interests in development companies

nor would I accept funds from them.

If youd like to find out more about my

campaign then come along to:

Hamlyn Park cnr Calvert and

Carey Sts, Sunday, Feb 14,

12 noon - for a BBQ and chat.

Ring Sue 0458747726 for more details

Vote for

Bronwyn

Jennings

Cowie

MakeGeelonga

climateactioncouncil!

Authorised: by L. Gleeson 8/94 Aphrasia St. Newtown 3220

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I've known Bronwyn for over ten years now.She's been a great union activist fighting for therights of her fellow workmates. I'm sure she'd

bring the same energy and determination tocampaigning for the rights and well-being of herlocal community. She wouldnt just be a goodrepresentative; she'd be an out on the groundactivist as well.

Sam Wainwright, FremantleCity Councillor and memberof Socialist Alliance and theMaritime Union of Australia

Socialist Alliance is committed to a sustainable urban environment. We will fight for the rights of

working people, pensioners, migrants, indigenous communities and the environment.

We say that the resources of Greater Geelong City Council can be better used to benefit all residents, providing much needed services

and cleaning up our environment. We would expand council democracy so that residents have a direct say in the big issues affecting us.

Council Must Serve the

People

Lets demand a Council that puts people before profit

and ordinary people before developers. We need tobring back all council services into council hands. I

would introduce:

a referendum on any issue if 10% of residents call

for it and

a community consultation process that allows

residents to set council planning and budget

priorities

PlanningLocal council must employ sustainable practises and

policies while increasing community participation. Id

like to see a discussion about the use of the Geelong

Golf Course land. Why cant we keep it in publichands for housing or recreation? There are no public

BBQ facilities in this ward for one thing!

HousingWe need a lot more public housing for low income

earners. Council and the State government need to

invest and consult widely. All new residential andcommercial developments should contain at least

20% low rent housing. We need strict council

monitoring of developers with no loopholes.

Our Policy Priorities:

Free & frequent public

transportCouncil must call on the state government to extend

dramatically public transport in the region. This

would have an immediate effect on reducing carbon

emissions. I would demand:

A light rail connection between Geelong,

Bellarine & Surfcoast

Buses every 10 minutes

Buses that connect with train se rvices

Review and overhaul the inefficient, indirectroutes that we currently have

Trains every 30 minutes to Melbourne in off

peak times

Make Geelong a Climate

Action CouncilUsing a combination of wind and solar power and

improved energy efficiency, Geelong could

dramatically reduce its reliance on coal fired power.

Retooling FORD, supporting the construction of a

solar panel factory and other sustainable projects

would provide alternative and green employment

opportunities to the growing army of unemployed

manufacturing workers in Geelong. I would

demand:

Zero emissions now!

Capture storm water and implement other watersaving measures

Support community food gardens

Environmental standards for all new building

approvals.

Workplace Rights

The council is an extension of the communityand should set an example with workplace

rights and standards. It should not use anti-

union laws to drive down wages and

conditions or to harass workers.

The idea that this is good management that

saves money is completely wrong. Councillors

have a right and responsibility to take an

interest in employment conditions in our

community.

I was disgusted by the attacks on workers in

the infamous SteakGate affair.

For more information

about our campaigns

Ring 5222 6900 or visit

www.socialist-alliance.org