Overview
We asked candidates for the Bayside Ward of Castlefield some questions, hoping to learn about their level of support for our local native wildlife. Here are their answers.
We also have responses from other Wards.
In our opinion, the following candidates provided responses broadly supportive of our local native wildlife:
- Penelope Hansen did not answer our questions, but did state: "I stand for the proection of our natural evironment, including wildlife. I don't feel I have enough knowlege regarding Bayside policies relating to these issues. However, I am happy to support you in principal."
The following candidates were sent the questions but did not respond:
- Toni Armstrong
- Robyn Buccheri
- Richard Campbell
- James D Catlin
- Karen Clements
- Anne Elizabeth Fitzgerald
- Colleen Harkin
- Kevin Howard
- Hamish Hughes
- Bella Irlicht
- Amanda McSweeney
- Elli Murray
- Tim Wood
The following candidates did not supply any contact details to the Victorian Electoral Commission::
- Jarrod Kanizay
The Questions
Question 1
Does Bayside have any natural areas/places or flora or fauna that you particularly appreciate? Where are they? How and why do you appreciate them?
Question 2
What are the most important values/benefits of Bayside’s natural (as opposed to built) environment to the Bayside community?
Question 3
What Bayside-wide environmental matters/issues are most important in your view?
Question 4
What local Ward environmental matters are most important in your view?
Question 5
What do you think Council does well, environmentally?
Question 6
In what respect(s) is Council lacking, environmentally?
Question 7
What environmental issues/matters/challenges do you actively want to address, if any, as a Councillor? In what way?
Question 8
Is biodiversity important for Bayside? Why or why not?
Question 9
Do you think Council should have a role in educating, engaging and empowering its residents to appreciate and actively care for the local environment?
Question 10
Will you work to progress the implementation of the Urban Forest Strategy and the Fresh Waterbodies Management Plans?
Question 11
Do you support providing supplementary water for wildlife in Bayside's open spaces?
Question 12
Will you work to ensure that the Bronzewings will be effectively protected at Wangara Road?
References
The following references were included with our questions.
Fresh Waterbodies Management Plans (formerly "Ornamental Lakes Management Plans") BCC Meeting Agenda, June 2024, https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-06/18%20June%202024%20Council%20Meeting%20Agenda_2.pdf pp 627 - 782
Urban Forest Strategy https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/urban-forest-strategy
Water for Wildlife https://www.bayfonw.org.au/projects/waterbowls https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/news/water-wildlife
Wangara Road Masterplan https://yoursay.bayside.vic.gov.au/future-use-wangara-road-site
