Thank You

At yesterday's election, I received a strong endorsement from the residents of Waters Ward, receiving over 37% of the primary vote, well ahead of the three other candidates who received 27.9%, 17.8% and 16.7% respectively.

However, I have a long wait until Friday 4 April when 'preferences' will be distributed and the final tally known. To be elected, I must receive 50% , plus 1, so it is important that some of the preferences come my way. Each of the other candidates placed me last on their votong slip, so I am hoping for 'leakage' where voters who did vote for another candidate did not slavishly follow their 'how to vote' card and placed me 2nd or 3rd.

It will be a long week, but hopefully I will be back to serve the residents of Waters Ward for another term. Thank you for your support.

Tomorrow you vote

Tomorrow, 43,000 people are eligible to go to the polls to elect a new Lord Mayor for Darwin. Here in Waters Ward, 9,500 residents get to vote for their representative on Council for the next four years.

 

There are four choices, including me and I ask that you give me your Number 1 vote to allow me to continue working to ensure our needs are well represented on Council.

 

I believed I had the skills when first elected four years ago and now can build on those in the next term, having gained valuable experience as your elected representative. Experience is a valuable asset, let's all use it to improve our lifestyle.

 

I believe the Waters Ward will benefit from an Alderman (and there are three for each ward), who has the following attributes:

 

Lives in Waters Ward - I have lived in Anula for 20 years and passionately involved. It also means I am accessable and can see first hand the issues. I have dealt with hundred's of issues over my term.

 

Community minded - I am an active member of Anula and Wulagi Neighbourhood Watch. (Neighbourhood Watch is not currently operating in Malak - and I attend Karama meetings when possible). With Neighbourhood Watch, I have been involved with Community Fun Days, House numbering project, 'Band in the Park' concerts, painting out of graffiti.

 

Available, accessable and responsive to community needs. I can see first hand and with suggestions from residents things that might improve our part of Darwin. With my fellow ward aldermen, I have secured funding for a bbq and shelter at the Anula Regional Playground power and lights to be installed in the Malak Shopping Centre carpark with a view to holding markets and multi-cultuarl events on a fregular basis.

 

Laneways are an on-goinf issue and I have presented many petitions to Council on your behalf to have them closed. There is more to be done on this issue and I intend to follow it up in my next term.

 

I respect your right to vote for the candidate of your choice - who you believe can best service your needs.

 

Decision time

I read in today's Text the Editor in the NT NEWS (Tuesday 25 March) a criticism from 'Ghostvoter, Karama that he/she has not received a flyer or any doorknocking.

Like most candidates, I do doorknock, but add that there are around 5,000 houses and flats in Waters Ward, which include the suburbs of Anula, Wulagi, Marrara, Malak, Karama, Berrimah and the Defence Establishment, Berrimah - 9,500 votes in total. Ask your local member how many houses they have to doorknock. The reality is it is just not possible to doorknock every house.

However, as one of the current Aldermen in the Waters Ward seeking reelection this Saturday, there are many ways to contact me and other candidates.

I have put posters around the ward.

My contact details are available on the Darwin City Council website.

My contact details are on the NT Electoral Commission website - along with every other candidate.

I spend hours each afternoon, alternating between Karama and Northlakes shopping centres to be available to residents who drop in after work.

I have prepared a flyer which will be letterbox dropped this week.

I have ran an ad in the Sunday Territorian. I have an article in this weeks Darwin Sun and further material in a NT News Election Special article this Thursday.

I have a website www. allanmitchell.com.au

Please contact me if there is an issue you would like discussed.

 

Time to Choose

Time to choose

With the election now only days away, it's time to think seriously who you want to represent you on Council for the next four years.

I believe I am your best choice for the following reasons:

• I live right here in the Ward and have done so for 20 years. Do all the other candidates?
• I have a good record of dealing with your issues and getting back to you. We don't always win, but I do let you know the results.
• I am readily available. Being retired and absolutely dedicated to my role, I am out and about constantly. I don't need to travel from another part of Darwin.
• Living in the Ward, lets me experience the issues and more often deal with them before having anyone contact me.
• My first term as your alderman has given me a good understanding of local government, its role and function, what we can do and what can't. We can use that experience to good use in the next term. Return someone with that experience

This Saturday, VOTE 1 - Allan MITCHELL -

Your Local Alderman

 

Meet me around the Ward

Between now and Election Day on 29 March, you can meet me around the Ward at the following locations:

Saturday, 15 March:  Malak Shops - 10am to 11.30am

Sunday, 16 March, Brazil Park, Karama, 11am to 1.00pm for a Sausage Sizzle

Thursday, 20 March, Karama Shopping Centre - 4pm to 6.30pm

Easter Saturday - to be confirmed

Easter Sunday - to be confirmed

Thursday, 27 March, Northlakes Shopping Centre, 4 pm to 6.30pm

Friday, 28 March, Karama Shopping Centre, 4pm to 6.30pm

But remember, you can call or email me anytime if you wish to ctah up or have an issue.

 

Clean Up Australia Day

It was great to see the local Scout Group out and about in the Anula Greenbelt today, on Clean Up Australia Day. Leader Merv Nicholson and about 28 Scouts and parents took part in the clean up.

Other than the main public areas such as the foreshore and Bicentennial Park, it was the only suburban area covered. Merv decided on the area around the Sanderson Scout Hall to invlove his Scouts in community service.

I was happy to take part as this is a special part of Darwin (with the largest Frill Neck lizard colony) - and it's my backyear, so to speak.

Local MLA, Len Kiely also took part.

The area is largely kept clean by local residents who collect rubbish when out walking, but the scouts managed to find a whole lot more. Thankfully, no potentially dangerous items such as syringes were found.

Thanks Sanderson Scout Group.

Clean Up Australlia Day

I was happy to assist the Sanderson Scouts on Clean Up Australia Day today. About 28 Scouts and parents, under leader Merv Nicholson decided to clean up the Yanyula Park where the Scout Hall is situated.

The greenbelt is largely kept clean by several residents who pick up rubbish whilst out walking, but I was surprised at the amount that was collected. The Scouts were very enthusiastic getting into some out of the way places. Thankfully, no potentially dangerous items such as syringes were found.

Local MLA, Len Kiely also took part.

The activity was finished with a sausage sizzle back at the Sanderson Scout Hall.

Thanks to all who took part in making our part of Darwin just that much tidier.