Richard Rendell
Wilton Ward, Frankston City Council

Tell us about yourself!

Semi retired, writer and former Industrial Officer. Grandfather of 3 children, father of 3 adult children.

2. Are you a member of a political party, or are you endorsed or affiliated with a political party?

I am not a member of a political party. I have not run for election at another level of government.

3. What do you see as the key issues facing Frankston City?

Crime, safety and cost of living.

4. What skills and experience will you bring to your role if elected to Frankston City Council?

I have an advanced diploma in Human Resources, as well as a certificate IV in government investigations. I have been a case manager for the Community Public Sector Union resolving disputes with state government departments.

5. The Frankston Metropolitan Activity Centre (FMAC) is a significant framework developed by the previous Frankston City council. Do you support the FMAC, and, what would you do to help attract further private and public investment into Frankston’s city centre?

Yes.

6. What do you believe local government can do to help retain jobs in Frankston City, attract new businesses to establish themselves in Frankston, and ensure residents have jobs close to where they live?

Have a cap on rates, promote the beauty of Frankston and ensure council tries to employ more people.

7. What role do you believe local government can play to help Frankston City reach the Victorian Government’s ambitious housing targets of 36,000 new dwellings by 2050?

Create first time homebuyer equity sharing or self help housing programs.

8. Why should ratepayers vote for you?

A person who wants fairness and justice.

9. If you are elected, what would you like your legacy to be at the end of your four year term?

That I made Frankston richer and safer.

10. How important to you is the relationship between Frankston City and the Committee for Frankston & Mornington Peninsula? What would you do as a councilor to maintain and improve that relationship?

It is very important. What I would do is seek a meeting to discuss what we can do better.

To finish, do you have any additional comments?

It is an honor to be chosen by the people to serve and represent them.

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