Hawkesbury’s Community Voice
People Not Parties is an independent group led by Mary Lyons-Buckett.
As a candidate for the Hawkesbury Council 2024 elections, we pledge to be a local voice for the people. The team will work hard to promote growth while protecting valuable resources that make the Hawkesbury special and sustainable into the future.
News
Listen In
30th June 2024 – Mary talks with Sparky Shaun on Hawkesbury Radio.
Spread the word
See our latest “People Not Parties” advertisement in the July 2024 edition of the local news publication, Hawkesbury Post.
We Are Committed
Our commitments are:
- Community participation and regular public forums
- Our local economy, agriculture, tourism, manufacturing and creative arts sectors
- Continued advocacy for better public transport, traffic solutions, better services west of the river
- Promotion of electric vehicles for Council fleet and a Hawkesbury electric vehicle charging network
- Continuation of online Council meetings to cater for those unable to attend in person
- Transparency and accountability of ratepayer fund expenditure
- Increased opportunities for apprenticeships and traineeships within Council
- All areas receiving basic services, regular road maintenance, and cleaning of public spaces
- Effective utilisation of waste management services to reduce landfill
- Community-lead resilience initiatives as part of emergency management planning
- Investigation of the long term financial sustainability of the current local government model
- Development only where appropriate and where it is supported by infrastructure and services
- Solutions to phase out sullage pump out services
- Transition to a clean economy ASAP and embracing opportunities associated with new technologies
- Flood mitigation strategies to address the immediate issues around flood affectation
- Access and inclusion for all