Ned Jeffrey announces candidacy for Mitchell Shire Council’s North Ward

I wish to represent small business interests.

Towns thrive when more money comes in than goes out.

That means making doing business easy, removing council obstacles and supporting those who want to have a go.

Let’s spend our rates wisely on roads, rubbish removal and keeping our towns tidy.

Let’s promote private investment in infrastructure, events and sport.

Let’s promote our beautiful scenery, rivers, wineries and accommodation to bring money to small businesses.

Let’s remove lengthy delays in planning and building permits.

Let’s support and protect local farmers who are being overcharged and under-delivered.

Anzac Ave, Seymour must remain two lanes and a permanent truck route established.

Let’s not waste $5 million to $10 million on an old bridge, let's invest it with common sense for a future.

Let’s do something about the flooding and (lack of) drainage issue in Wallis St.

I don’t want to bring big business and over-development to Mitchell. Instead, I want us to create our own businesses, exporting our own products and services.

Why are our local trades and contractors not being prioritised in Mitchell Shire tenders?

I don’t want houses crammed in side by side with the gutters touching.

I bring to council more than 20 years of private and corporate business experience.

Furthermore, I have degrees in economics, finance and an MBA, but I’m just as happy labouring in a workplace or being out in the paddock.

I’m a business executive, private business owner and family man.

I encourage people to check out my Facebook page, "Ned in Mitchell Shire", to get my views on a whole range of topics.