Kristian Horvath - Community Advocate

Hi, I’m Kristian, your candidate for Mayor and Councillor for the Sorell municipality and a local community advocate. 

See below for policies

I want to lead a Council that makes life easier and delivers the best possible outcomes for residents. The best way to achieve that is by working closely with our community, being transparent in our decision making, and using every interaction as an opportunity to build trust and better understand the issues that matter most to residents.

Too often, Council decisions that affect residents are made behind closed doors and without enough community input, making life harder for everyone. When decisions don't reflect local priorities, trust in Council declines, valuable local knowledge is overlooked, and time and ratepayer money can be wasted.

I see the role of Mayor as more than just leading the Council. It is about being a conduit between residents and Council, creating every practical opportunity for people to share their concerns, ideas, and priorities, and ensuring those voices help shape the decisions that affect our community.

Together, we can reduce the disconnect between Council and residents and build the most trusted, transparent, and efficient Council in Tasmania. A Council that is relationship focused, works alongside the community, and is committed to making life easier for everyone.

About me

I am a Chemical Engineer and Project Manager by profession, and the Founder and President of the Sorell Community Network, a local charity that operates the Sorell Free Food Program and the Sorell Low Cost Store.

Over the years, I have been actively involved in a range of community initiatives, including:

• Installed 4 Free Food Cupboards to reduce local poverty
• Founder of South East Sounds, an annual music event in Sorell planned for Feb 2026
• Co-founder of the Sorell Free Food Program and Sorell Low Cost Store providing free and low cost foods to locals in need
• Co-organiser of the Sorell Comedy Gala
• Founding and leading the Sorell Landcare and Boxthorn Free Midway Project
• Organising school holiday scavenger hunt events for local families
• Organiser of the Sorell Australia Day Clean Up
• Editing and publishing the Sorell Community Newsletter, delivered to more than 8,200 households across the municipality
• Working alongside residents to ensure their voices are heard and to help improve local neighbourhoods

My focus has always been on bringing people together, identifying practical solutions, and delivering projects that strengthen our community.

Policies by locality:

Boomer Bay | Bream Creek | Carlton | Carlton River | Connellys Marsh | Dodges Ferry | Dunalley | Forcett | Kellevie | Lewisham | Midway Point | Nugent | Orielton | Pawleena | Penna | Primrose Sands | Sorell | Wattle Hill

Policies by categories:

Health

Advocate for X-Ray and Ultrasound Services in Sorell

Establish a local health committee to advocate for better access to health care, local GPs, nursing homes and ambulance services

Advocate for a Fully Bulk-Billed TassieDoc (State Gov. funded) GP Clinic in Sorell

Infrastructure

Commission feasibility study for a public swimming pool/aquatic centre in Sorell 

Infrastructure to keep up with population growth

Residents to have a say on how infrastructure priorities and spending are decided

Advocate for improved phone reception across the Sorell municipality

Keeping Rates as Low as Possible

Keeping Rates as Low as Possible

Roads and traffic

Reduce speeding and dangerous driving (e.g. hooning) in Carlton by upgrading basic road infrastructure

Address speeding on Carlton River and Fulham Roads and review the safety of key intersections, including Beach Road and Fulham Road

Reduce tourists accidentally using Wielangta Road and Sugarloaf Road by improving signage and working with GPS providers to ensure more accurate and appropriate route guidance

Housing

Increase the supply of long term rental housing by making whole-house short-stay rentals pay similar rates as other accommodation businesses

Building and planning

Make planning and building processes easier to follow while providing practical advice and guidance to help residents achieve the best outcomes

Advertising Development Applications of Public Interest

Youth

Council decisions are shaped by residents

Residents to vote on local spending

Integrity and Ethical Conduct Policy

Prioritising Direct Council Employment

Senior Populations

Free fitness in the park in Sorell and Midway Point, designed to suit people of all abilities and mobility levels (more to come)

Waste

Allow rural residents to opt out of Green Waste/FOGO (Food Organics Garden Organics) bins if they live on properties larger than 2,000m², with the associated charge removed from their rates

FOGO (Food Organics, Garden Organics) Review with the Aim to Provide an Opt-Out System Next Financial Year 

Build a publically accessible Waste Transfer Station at Copping Landfill site

Footpaths

Conduct a feasibility study for the installation of a footpath loop in Primrose Sands along Grevillea St, Linden Rd and Primrose Sands Rd

Build a Footpath Loop in Lewisham along Lewisham Scenic Drive

A Carlton Beach Road footpath designed by the community 

Environment

Care for our natural environment and increase biodiversity by working closely with residents and community groups

Backyard Biodiversity Program/Free Plant Initiative Expansion run by Council

Public transport

Advocate for improved public transport services for Midway Point, Sorell and Southern Beaches

Advocate for more frequent bus services to/from Primrose Sands and make half-price fares permanent

Parks, playgrounds and dog parks

Upgrade Snake Hollow Park using local subdivision funds, with a community-led design shaped through meetings and surveys

Build a community-designed dog park in Primrose Sands

Council communication

Send Council's newsletter to all addresses, including tenants

Redesign the Sorell Council website to make it highly user-friendly, easy to navigate, and efficient in helping residents find information