Decide Your Future!
If you’ve ever wanted to help decide Whyalla’s future, then now is the time to put your hand up to make a difference!
Nominations for candidates in this year’s Local Government Elections open in August, so there’s plenty of time to start thinking about the impact you could have in your community and on the future of our city.
Whyalla City Council CEO Justin Commons said this was an incredibly exciting time to be representing Whyalla and helping make key decisions that will influence how our city evolves.
“Becoming a Council Member is an effective way of helping create a future for Whyalla that you and your community can be proud of and enjoy,” Mr Commons said.
“With the once-in-a-generation hydrogen projects slated for implementation over the next few years, you will be part of a team that could oversee Whyalla’s most influential era since the construction of the steelworks.”
Mr Commons said Council was keen for the Council Member body to represent the wide variety of people who call Whyalla home.
“As a modern, progressive council, we are keen to continue to see nominees from diverse backgrounds, particularly those who have historically been under-represented,” he said.
This includes:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- People from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds
- People living with a disability
- Women
- Young people (over 18)
As an indication of the long-lasting difference you could make, some examples of the projects resulting from Council decisions that have benefited the city in recent years include:
- Construction of the new, state-of-the-art jetty - attracting global interest and praise
- Bennett Oval upgrade - enabled AFL and SANFL standard games to be played in Whyalla
- Airport upgrade - now a first-class, secure facility
- Foreshore master plan - ensuring we maximise the potential of this beautiful beachfront precinct
“If you are passionate about your local community, willing to work as part of a team, and keen to learn and make a difference, then you are an ideal candidate for a position on council,” Mr Commons said.
There are a number of ways to find out more if you’re interested:
- Head to Council’s website
- Enrol in the LGA’s information session (webinar)
- Attend one of Council’s numerous information sessions in the coming weeks (more details soon)
