Local Councillors Share New Years Resolutions

Mayor Ramon Jayo
My resolve this year is to advocate strongly with the new Premiers office in progressing all the necessary permissions and approvals to finally enable the delivery of previously stalled projects designed at delivering diversity of industry and activity to our district. 
 

Cr Mary Brown
I’ll admit, I’m not traditionally big on resolutions, as life often has a way of shifting focus. Instead, I use this time of year to reflect on the past and set intentions for the year ahead.

Here are my intentions and focuses for 2025.
 
   • Tertiary Education
   • Business Growth and Tourism
   • Housing Development
   • Childcare Services
 
 
Cr Donna Marbelli

As we welcome the new year, I’m committing to goals from the heart. 
Ensuring quality time and meaningful moments with my loved ones remain a priority.
Bringing people together to celebrate community.
Making time for fitness and mindfulness to stay strong and grounded.
Learning new skills to better serve our community.
Let’s make 2025 a year with purpose, love, and connection. Making every minute count.
 
Cr Andrew Carr
Short and simple for me.
I would like to be a better listener, try to reconnect with old friends and never let the moment go as life is too short.
 
Cr Pat Lynch
A Greener Future: Reflections and Resolutions for 2025
 
As we usher in a new year, it is a time for reflection and renewal. As one of 6 councillors together with Mayor Ramon, I have been deeply committed to improving our community's waste recycling, water management, and sewage systems as my portfolio on Council. I also across all the other areas of Council business. These efforts are vital for creating a sustainable environment and ensuring the health and well-being of our residents.
 
 

Cr Mark Spina
 
As we welcome a new year, I’m looking forward to building on the momentum we’ve achieved and pursuing meaningful outcomes for our community. 
My New Year’s resolutions include:
 
   • Advancing Key Infrastructure Projects
   • Championing Coastal Resilience
   • Improving Community Access to Recreational Spaces
   • Striving for Balance
 
 

Cr Kate Milton
 
At the start of every year, I remind myself to be kind and respectful to all people regardless of who they are.
I have to remind myself because with our ever-changing busy lives we sometimes get caught up in our own little world and forget about others.
To remember to be kind because you don’t know what is happening in other people’s lives and sometimes just a smile or a kind word can make all the difference.
To remember to be respectful because everyone deserves to be treated respectfully regardless of their behaviour, sometimes being respectful to others can also encourage them to do the same.