no one likes the limelight pulled out from under them
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Basking on the rug
My friend was describing the fate her nephew is about to suffer with the imminent arrival of 3 new baby cousins. He'll no longer be the only grandchild. Poor thing, I mean
no one likes the limelight pulled out from under them
no one likes the limelight pulled out from under them
Monday, September 15, 2008
Post Election Thanks
To all our supporters
Thanks for all your hard work and time spent over the last few weeks, and particularly on election day itself. At present we are sitting in fifth place on the primary vote count, with 11% of the votes counted so far. It's too hard to tell if we are going to improve upon this or not as there are still the pre-poll votes to count before we move into considerations of preferences, and whether voters have actually followed their respective party preference suggestions or simply voted for their chosen candidate alone.
What I can tell you is that with some 640 votes in the Wingala polling booth we scored the highest individual booth score for the whole of B Ward, and the second highest for the entire Warringah area! Not bad for a campaign that only started about 6 weeks ago, and on a shoe-string budget.
There are so many people that I would like to thank for their input in achieving the level of success that we have so far, and I hope to have the opportunity to do that personally over time, but I will just make a special mention of Tony Recsei, the President of SOS NSW, and his wife Greta, who went out of their way to travel over from Warrawee to spend the whole of election day at a polling booth in Manly Vale. Thank you both for your support.
For the time being we can only sit back and await the process of vote counting and preference allocation to be followed through, and maybe cross our fingers! Even if we do not achieve a Councillor position we have managed to raise the issues on our platform to a level where the other parties have had to take them on board and commit to a position to follow if elected. Be assured that this is only the beginning for Save Our Suburbs Warringah, and whether we are successful this time or not we will certainly continue to be active in the Warringah community.
Thanks for all your hard work and time spent over the last few weeks, and particularly on election day itself. At present we are sitting in fifth place on the primary vote count, with 11% of the votes counted so far. It's too hard to tell if we are going to improve upon this or not as there are still the pre-poll votes to count before we move into considerations of preferences, and whether voters have actually followed their respective party preference suggestions or simply voted for their chosen candidate alone.
What I can tell you is that with some 640 votes in the Wingala polling booth we scored the highest individual booth score for the whole of B Ward, and the second highest for the entire Warringah area! Not bad for a campaign that only started about 6 weeks ago, and on a shoe-string budget.
There are so many people that I would like to thank for their input in achieving the level of success that we have so far, and I hope to have the opportunity to do that personally over time, but I will just make a special mention of Tony Recsei, the President of SOS NSW, and his wife Greta, who went out of their way to travel over from Warrawee to spend the whole of election day at a polling booth in Manly Vale. Thank you both for your support.
For the time being we can only sit back and await the process of vote counting and preference allocation to be followed through, and maybe cross our fingers! Even if we do not achieve a Councillor position we have managed to raise the issues on our platform to a level where the other parties have had to take them on board and commit to a position to follow if elected. Be assured that this is only the beginning for Save Our Suburbs Warringah, and whether we are successful this time or not we will certainly continue to be active in the Warringah community.
Friday, September 12, 2008
One Day To Go!
Hello everyone and Happy Day Before Election Day!!!
Well, the campaign’s been short and sharp – and tomorrow’s the big day. Here’s hoping for a huge vote for new ideas and a fresh approach.
We’ve run this campaign on issues that are important to making this a stronger and more inspired community. That’s what this election is all about – getting a council that has both the vision to build a wonderful community and the know-how to make responsible decisions in everyone’s best interests.
I am so excited at the prospect of representing you on Council. I firmly believe that our Save Our Suburbs team has what it takes to make a real difference and, as we’ve been saying, put knowledge before politics.
Save Our Suburbs Warringah arose from the frustration our community has felt over the issues surrounding John Fisher Park. Local residents have been sidelined on the JFP netball debate for too long – by both the dysfunctional previous Council and the Administrator. This has got to stop.
Be confident that it is not too late. The Administrator’s plan for JFP hasn’t been implemented yet and the new council is in a position to stop it until a proper solution is found – one that is inclusive of everyone, not just sports users.
JFP is just the start. There are new issues on the horizon all the time. Dee Why Town Centre is a great case in point – but also here in B-Ward we have the current proposal for a huge development by Harbord Diggers Club on the Curl Curl/Freshwater Headland.
There’s a lot for the new council to do. It is absolutely imperative we elect people who will not bow to special interests. We deserve a council which will make decisions for the whole community.
Here’s to a great outcome tomorrow.
Well, the campaign’s been short and sharp – and tomorrow’s the big day. Here’s hoping for a huge vote for new ideas and a fresh approach.
We’ve run this campaign on issues that are important to making this a stronger and more inspired community. That’s what this election is all about – getting a council that has both the vision to build a wonderful community and the know-how to make responsible decisions in everyone’s best interests.
I am so excited at the prospect of representing you on Council. I firmly believe that our Save Our Suburbs team has what it takes to make a real difference and, as we’ve been saying, put knowledge before politics.
Save Our Suburbs Warringah arose from the frustration our community has felt over the issues surrounding John Fisher Park. Local residents have been sidelined on the JFP netball debate for too long – by both the dysfunctional previous Council and the Administrator. This has got to stop.
Be confident that it is not too late. The Administrator’s plan for JFP hasn’t been implemented yet and the new council is in a position to stop it until a proper solution is found – one that is inclusive of everyone, not just sports users.
JFP is just the start. There are new issues on the horizon all the time. Dee Why Town Centre is a great case in point – but also here in B-Ward we have the current proposal for a huge development by Harbord Diggers Club on the Curl Curl/Freshwater Headland.
There’s a lot for the new council to do. It is absolutely imperative we elect people who will not bow to special interests. We deserve a council which will make decisions for the whole community.
Here’s to a great outcome tomorrow.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
John Fisher Park - breakfast with the bulldozers
Just to update you; there was a gathering this morning (5th Sept) at 
Sunday, August 31, 2008
John Fisher Park - act now
Council staff have confirmed this week that Council is intending to start work before the forthcoming local government election to install more areas of bitumen netball courts at John Fisher Park.
This sort of action is precisely why Save Our Suburbs has candidates standing in this election. Council is pressing ahead with this action despite vast objection from the community, and without following any due process in terms of a development application and impact studies being publically exhibited.
Voice your concern immediately to Council, the Minister for Local Government and your local State Member Mike Baird.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Sunday's Picnic in the Park
The sun came out on Sunday for our 'meet the candidates' day. Thanks to all who came - your enthusiasm was contagious! Between taking a stab at just how many jelly beans fit in a cereal container, munching on chicken burgers and discussing issues close to our hearts, some good ideas came up that all three candidates have taken on board.
It still seems that most people we've spoken with are keen to see new faces on council. We can definitely help out there.
The health of Curl Curl lagoon was also on people's minds and you can be sure that we're right behind its rehabilitation.
And then, of course, Netball. As most of you know, we're not anti-sport and having been a netball player on those very courts myself, we're not anti-netball (forgive the double negative). We'd just like to see the existing facilities used in a smarter way. See the entry below: Sport and Recreation - An SOS Warringah priority
If anyone's got comments to make on those frequently-raised topics from the picnic, please add them below. Discussion is where it's at.
It still seems that most people we've spoken with are keen to see new faces on council. We can definitely help out there.
The health of Curl Curl lagoon was also on people's minds and you can be sure that we're right behind its rehabilitation.
And then, of course, Netball. As most of you know, we're not anti-sport and having been a netball player on those very courts myself, we're not anti-netball (forgive the double negative). We'd just like to see the existing facilities used in a smarter way. See the entry below: Sport and Recreation - An SOS Warringah priority
If anyone's got comments to make on those frequently-raised topics from the picnic, please add them below. Discussion is where it's at.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Sustainable Development - An SOS Warringah Priority
We will work to establish Warringah as a model of sustainable development. The Save Our Suburbs team will take into account social, economic and environmental factors in every decision.
In particular, we will strive to accommodate urban growth sensibly and sustainably by encouraging new housing to be developed in areas in which it makes sense in terms of employment opportunities, transport and social services.
In particular, we will strive to accommodate urban growth sensibly and sustainably by encouraging new housing to be developed in areas in which it makes sense in terms of employment opportunities, transport and social services.
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