This is a record of my work at Council, where I raise Notices of Motion to get the changes made in the City that you've told me you care about.
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Ensuring a robust support process is in place for nightlife venue operators facing hostile eviction measures from landlords to strengthen our 24-hour economy.
Connectivity
Requesting that the City of Sydney engage with mobile providers, Ausgrid and Council, to find collaborative pathways to improving mobile internet connectivity across the LGA.
Schools
A unanimously backed motion to Council to request that the NSW State Government undertake population modelling, and back a P&C petition lodged with the State Parliament for a new high school for Green Square.
Nightlife
Requesting that Council respond to proposed NSW Police measures, which will impede the City's commitment to a vibrant and safe 24-hour economy.
Transport
Advocating for a harm minimisation, safe-riding education program for high school students within the City of Sydney, to equip students with safe riding skills for life.
Climate
A notice endorsed by Council to table at the Australian Local Government National Assembly, to call for a dedicated Federal fund to mitigate the financial climate costs to Councils as a result of increased extreme weather events.
Data centres
Asking for the City to investigate options to levy corporations to off-set the water and electricity use of data centres in the City's local government area.
Nightlife
Calling for the final red tape from the COVID years to be removed from the City's official outdoor dining policy.
Housing
Asking the City's CEO to investigate all possible measures for reducing the number of short-term rentals in the City of Sydney.
Culture
Formally acknowledging the cultural significance and success of the drill rap group OneFour performing at the City Recital Hall.
Energy
A strategic move by the City of Sydney to close the “solar gap” between homeowners and renters, ensuring that low-income and renting households are not left behind in the transition to renewable energy.
Housing
Calling on the NSW Government to reinstate strict evidence requirements for landlords who wish to evict tenants on the grounds of “significant repairs or renovations,” aiming to close loopholes that allow for unfair evictions.
Streets
Requesting the City's CEO to report on measures to better coordinate with utility providers (like Sydney Water, Ausgrid) to minimise the disruption, damage to footpaths, and loss of amenity caused by uncoordinated utility works.
Housing
Urging the NSW Government to reform Short-Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) regulations.