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Steve McCarthy - A Ward Ballina

MISSION, VISION & AIMS

Stephen McCarthy - A Ward Councilor

I love and enjoy engaging with people

Listening, seeking the facts before decisions should be made

I will always collaborate with others to progress these important aspects:

  • Continue to maintain transparency in leadership - communicate in a clear, honest, open and direct way.

  • Western arterial road & North creek bridge - 'To drive around Ballina in a timely manner'. Airport to hinterland etc.,

  • Water security - ensure all the critical facts are presented before such an important decision is made towards our future,

  • Fair rates and charges,

  • A better balance between the built environment and the natural environments - ensuring that we maintain our North Coast lifestyle,

  • Progress community sport, healthy lifestyle - in our shire,

  • Ensure the provision of green space in housing subdivisions - where residents can enjoy nature and children can play,

  • Seek to solve the crucial need for additional housing,

  • Continue to support the 'healthy waterways' program,

  • Develop Apps and new technology to regulate safe changes and move forward in our community,

  • Advocate for solutions to the growing problem of the provision of social housing for the homeless and the disadvantaged,

  • Promote infrastructure that nurtures businesses, jobs, leisure, safety for you and your family,

  • Continue to support volunteers, community welfare and activities, sports clubs, service clubs, veterans, fire-brigades, the arts community, surf clubs, board riders, etc.,