Stuart Skabo has announced that he will once again run for the ward of Toowong in this year's Brisbane City Council elections after receiving 20% of the primary vote in the 2004 election.
"I look forward to helping create a clean and prosperous future for Australia's greatest city, Brisbane," said Mr Skabo.
"This time we look forward to not only improving on our already substantial support but also to winning the ward for the Greens and the people of Toowong."
"While our state and national governments fight about how little they can get away with doing to ensure our future, I can see that there is a great opportunity for local government to step in and take action. Climate change, the economy and resource security are all global issues, but global issues with largely local solutions."
Toowong Issues
Transport has reached a crisis point in Brisbane costing us our health, our time and our money. More tunnels and roads will only lead to more cars and our community loses again. We need council to spend money on community transport options which are both cheaper and safer than cars. This is why I fully support the Greens light rail initiative which will service the busiest commuter destinations, freeing up the roads for business, delivery and low impact commutes.
Water is running out and council has not done enough to plan for a drier future. Investment in our aging water infrastructure as well as new sources such as storm water capture is needed now and I will ensure that council develops plans which safeguard such an essential resource.
Housing affordability is falling to record lows at the same time as we attract record numbers of people to work in our city. The future of our booming urban economy requires that council work with developers to include quality, affordable housing in every development: especially in inner city and growing commercial districts.
Clearly our current Labor / Liberal council has failed to address any of these issues to the extent that is necessary. We need independent and forward looking people to keep Brisbane great, and make it greater still.
Stuart Skabo as councilor for Toowong would be one of those people.
Vote 1, Stuart Skabo for Toowong and Vote 1 Greens.
email: toowong@qld.greens.org.au
phone: 0411 821 248
