Media Release
For October 2008 Release
No Choice for Representative
Newborough resident Jason Potts will
run for local government selection in the upcoming elections for
Latrobe City. Mr Potts will be standing for the Merton
Ward which was uncontested in the 2005 elections.
“It’s time the residents of Merton
Ward (which takes in all of Newborough and parts of Moe east of
Moore Street) were offered a choice. It’s incredible to
think that only one person stood for election in our Ward in
2005. Elections are about choice. The only way to make a
change is to get involved. I would like to encourage
others to stand for election in the Merton Ward”, said Mr Potts.
“Our region is the gateway to many
enjoyable outdoor activities such as, camping, bush walking,
fishing, water skiing, and the snow. We’re an hour from
the outskirts of Melbourne, 20 minutes from the mountains and
1.5 hours to the beach. We have an exciting opportunity to
prosper from tourism and grow as a community. Let’s get
excited about what our town has to offer with a counsel that is
able to promote our beauty while helping to generate business
and employment”.
Jason Potts’ family first came to
Gippsland in 1936. He grew up in the Latrobe Valley, left
as a teenager and returned with his wife and four children
making Latrobe City their choice of home. Mr and Mrs
Potts’ children attend school in the Merton Ward and their
oldest daughter works in Newborough. Mr Potts said, “Since
returning I have served in a variety of community roles
including President of Lowanna College Council where I have
served for the past 3 years. I am a graduate of the
Gippsland Community Leadership Program and a Justice of the
Peace.”
“If elected to council my priority
will be to support decisions and planning that cultivate the
community aspirations as identified through extensive community
research and outlined in the Latrobe City 2021 Strategic Plan: A
safe environment for children; Good schools; Good public
transport; Secure, satisfying, fairly paid jobs; Young people
valued and having secure future prospects in Latrobe City;
Freedom from crime and violence; Respect for the environment and
a clean, green, environment; Respect for different lifestyles;
Care for the disadvantaged and Fit and healthy people.
“I have spoken to a large number of
residents in the Merton Ward and I believe that the community
expectations as listed in the Latrobe City 2021 Strategic Plan
are an accurate reflection of what our community wants”.
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Contact: Jason Potts
Ph: 0407 528 749
Email: Jason@Potts.net.au
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