Why I'm asking you to vote for Rose Iser

I'm asking for your support at the Moonee Valley 2020 election because 

I am committed to listening and acting for you.

• I am committed to listening to you: your experiences and views on issues
• experienced in negotiating positive outcomes for community, organisations and businesses
• determined to listen to the science and act on climate change at the local level
• compassionate, open minded and hard working
• engaged in local community issues and active in finding solutions.

If I'm fortunate to be elected, I will:

• take action on climate change locally
• ensure policies are social just
• restore trust in local government decision making

by taking the following actions:

Climate Action

Climate talk:

• Acknowledge that we face a climate emergency in speeches, written and online material
• As a municipality, take responsibility for preventing climate change by reducing community emissions
• Produce an annual climate change edition of Valley View and online publications 

Climate target:

• Commit to a community emissions reduction target (below 2005 levels) of

40% - 50% by 2025

60% - 75% by 2030

• Commit to a community renewable energy generation target of

40% - 50% by 2025

50% - 75% by 2030

 

Climate action:

• Employ two full-time climate emergency officers
• Aim for funding in the vicinity of $25 per resident for the Green Action Plan items every year ($3m total)

Social Justice 

Care

• Continue to provide high quality aged care, childcare, kindergartens, maternal and child health care, disability services and other community support services
• Work with the state government to improve public housing maintenance and provision - particularly for families in small units looking for more suitable accommodation
• Improving compassionate animal management strategies to better care for local pets

Equity

• Ensure all Council policies have positive social impacts and do not cause inadvertent social inequity and harm
• Ensure all Council services are accessible for people with disabilities and special needs

Access

• Fund libraries to deliver information and services in a wide range of modes and universal access
• Support walking and cycling and affordable transport

Restoring Trust

Honesty

• Commit to open and honest communication in person, online and at Council meetings

Transparency

• Restore Council meetings to be a place for open and honest discussion to improve Council decision making

Communication

• Improve community consultation processes to support and respond to views expressed by community members