Kristian Horvath - Community Advocate

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

Infrastructure to keep up with population growth

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

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

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

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

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

Parks, playgrounds and dog parks

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

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