Strong Economic Management Key to Central Coast Success
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Team Central Coast is calling for a back-to-basics approach from the newly elected Central Coast Council to enable the delivery of infrastructure and services our community truly deserves.
One for the principal pillars on which Team Central Coast’s campaign platform is built,
Strong and Sustainable Economic Management seeks a return to Council’s core business of roads, rates and rubbish to enable positive change for the future of the Central Coast.
Team Central Coast Leader, Lawrie McKinna, says in recent years, Council’s poor budget
management and increasing pressure on rates and services has been stopping the Central Coast from economic advancement.
“To alleviate ongoing rate increases and the associated financial strain on residents and businesses in our region, a newly elected Council must pursue operational efficiencies and productivity improvements, while actively exploring alternative revenue sources," says Mr McKinna.
“This will require a fundamental reassessment of priorities for Council to achieve financial sustainability and effectively address the genuine needs of our community.
“Team Central Coast is committed to providing strong economic leadership and a back-to basics approach to ensure Council’s long-term financial sustainability while delivering the top-quality services our community deserves.”
Team Central Coast is further calling for a thorough review of Council’s current community, strategic and operational plans to ensure that Council's commitments and implementation strategies are truly in line with community expectations and aligned with its long-term financial planning.
Mr McKinna says a new Council must prioritise the needs of residents in its decision making after almost eight years in administration.
“It’s time the residents of the Central Coast are listened to by a strong, sensible and forward-thinking Council that exercises sound economic management to advance our community," adds Mr McKinna.
“Our newly elected Council needs to reflect the aspirations of Central Coast residents and leverage our region’s huge economic and social potential to ensure a sustainable future for us all.”
TEAM CENTRAL COAST
Team Central Coast is community movement and a voice that encourages like-minded
independent candidates to become catalysts for change in regional governance. The Team Central Coast mission is simple and rooted in genuine consultation and collaboration with the community to achieve local outcomes that effectively address both current and future needs.
It is time for our region to come together, formulate a robust and inspiring vision, and
collaborate with all levels of government, business, and the community to ensure that the Central Coast remains an exceptional place to live, work, and thrive.
Lawrie McKinna
On behalf of the 15 Independent Candidates who form Team Central Coast
Media enquiries and interviews:
Lawrie McKinna
P: 0427 682 071
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