I am standing for Division 1 to work for my fellow citizens on the Whitsunday Regional Council.
When I decided on a sea change in the 80s, I chose to move to Airlie Beach because I thought it was the most naturally beautiful place on the Qld coast with the best weather. Over twenty-five years of working around Airlie, the Whitsunday Islands and the GBR I still adore the ambience.
I ran for council in 1993 on environmental issues as the council then was considering building a big sewage pipe down the bay. While I did not win on that occasion, council then dropped that 18th century answer to a modern problem.
That showed me that, just by running, you could make a difference.
These days I have a young family and I want them to enjoy living in Paradise as much as I do. I want a clean, natural environment, good services and jobs, so the kids don't have to move away and break their mother's heart.
I believe I'm a walking, talking smile and promotional campaign for Airlie Beach and the Whitsundays as my almost twenty years on ABC Radio Tropical North and other media such as Sunrise television testifies.
To bring back the vibrant fun factor to Airlie we need to get our rates under control or families will not be able to afford to live in paradise.
With the preferential voting system, you need consider numbering all the squares to ensure your vote gets Bang for the Buck.
That is what I want from council. Bang for our bucks. Value for money. Rates fair and under control.
Thank you. Cap'n Dan Van Blarcom
4946 4131
