"My vision for the Mornington Peninsula is to value, protect and enhance
the characteristics and lifestyle that makes the Mornington Peninsula
a very special place for our community to live, work and enjoy their recreation."
It's Our Peninsula. Our Way of Life
WHAT I WILL ADVOCATE FOR AS YOUR COUNCILLOR:
- Advocate to improve overall customer satisfaction survey results score to deliver optimal service to our community.
- Improvements to our roads, footpaths & pedestrian crossings
- Advocate for intersection, traffic and pedestrian improvements at Elizabeth Ave & Pt Nepean Rd, Capel Sound, Truemans Rd, Morris & Pt Nepean Rd.
- Improve infrastructure and streetscapes at Capel Sound Shops, Rosebud and support for local business.
- Upgrade of sports pavilions & recreation reserves across the Tootgarook Ward and Mornington Peninsula
- Maintain open public spaces for community recreation & events.
- Oversee improvements to Memorial Hall Rosebud
- A Performing Arts & Culture Precinct on the southern Peninsula
- Maintain advocacy for the Rosebud Hospital redevelopment
- Better public transport services and connections
- Community Safety, Health and Wellbeing Initiatives
- Carbon neutral and energy efficient initiatives for the Shire
- Completion of the Peninsula Bay trail links.
- Advocacy for coastal infrastructure and pier construction on the southern Peninsula.
- Upgrade of community buildings and hubs across the Mornington Peninsula
- Social welfare issues for the disadvantaged, marginalised and homeless members of our community.
- Support for improved library services and facilities
- Learning and employment opportunities for young people and adults
- Economic development strategies for local traders, agricultural producers and tourism operators
- Protecting the Green Wedge, our coastal environment & Tootgarook Wetlands
- Enforcing planning controls to avoid inappropriate buildings in our townships and maintain neighbourhood character.
- Completion and opening of the aquatic centre in (Yawa) & youth hub (Tounnin Wominjeka) In Rosebud
- Adoption of the Shire's arts and culture plan 2020-2024; “We All Belong” Strategy; Grants and Sponsorships: Council's Community Investment Funding Policy
- Rosebud library public toilet refurbishment
- Plan for maintenance upgrade to Memorial Hall
- Construction of Footpaths in Rosebud, Capel Sound Illaroo St & Tootgarook Alma Street and inclusion of others in MPS Footpath & Pedestrian Network Strategy.
- Construction of drainage & road at Broadway, Capel Sound
- Improvements to early learning centre Seawinds Hub
- New building for the Woodworkers of the Southern Peninsula and relocation of the Southern Peninsula Amateur Radio Club
- Upgrades to sports pavilion at Olympic Park Rosebud
- Construction of six new netball courts Truemans Road
- Cricket nets at Truemans Road oval, Rosebud and Dromana
- Road reconstruction, kerb and channel Wilkinson Road, Tootagrook
- Introduction of FOGO organic waste bin collection
- Reinstated the additional tip ticket to total four.
- Tip tickets now available for renters to apply for at the Shire
- Tootgarook wetlands management and implementation plan
- Adoption of Amendment C219morn Housing for the Peninsula & Rye township plan
- Release of Shire land for lease at Mornington and Hastings for affordable housing developments.
- Implementation Hillview Reserve plan for nature-based playground
- Upgrades to maternal and child health centres and preschools. Redevelopment of community animal shelter and pound
- All abilities beach access mobi matting
- New public toilets across the Peninsula
- Adoption of masterplans across the Peninsula.
WHAT WE HAVE ACHIEVED DURING MY COUNCIL TERM
2020-2024
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Antonella is an Independent and not a member of a political party.
She works with members of State and Federal Parliament who are interested in ways to invest and achieve the best results for the people of the Mornington Peninsula.
Getting "back to basics” to deliver on roads, rates, rubbish
and services that matter most to our community
A Councillor for over 14 years, it is a privilege to serve the community on Council and add my professional knowledge and experience to important decisions. I am determined to continue my work to advocate on issues, represent opportunities, address challenges and seek local, state and federal government funding for programs, services and projects in the Tootgarook Ward and across the Mornington Peninsula. I have advocated on your behalf to ensure that Local Government resources are matched to community needs. With your support, I can continue with the good work on behalf of our community.
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With strong community support in the 2020 elections, I returned a 24.34% on the primary vote. It is because of this result that I was able to continue to serve the community from 2020-2024.
I now stand to be re-elected for the Tootgarook Ward because I would like to continue representing you at Council and “get back to basics” to deliver on roads, rates, rubbish and services that matter the most to our community.
I am determined to continue my work to advocate on issues, represent opportunities, address challenges and seek local, state and federal government funding for programs, services and projects in the Tootgarook Ward and across the Mornington Peninsula.
I look forward to serving the community of Tootgarook Ward on issues that are important to you.
Now is a time to act and instill hope for a positive future direction.
Go Tootgarook! Ward