City of Whittlesea Mayor Cr Martin Taylor joined Raf Epstein on ABC Melbourne Mornings for the Meet the Mayor segment. \u201cWe spoke openly, directly and honestly about the major issues impacting the City of Whittlesea,\u201d said Cr Taylor.
\u201cWe discussed a wide range of topics including the Wollert waste to energy incinerator proposal, housing supply, affordable housing access, population growth, council approvals and planning permits, construction impacts, dust and contamination concerns, the need for better access roads, road condition and congestion issues, green waste, e waste, illegal rubbish dumping, and the significant pressure rapid growth places on community amenity and liveability,\u201d Cr Taylor said.
\u201cWe also spoke about the importance of continued advocacy and lobbying at both State and Federal levels, and our work and united strength through the Northern Councils Alliance. Nothing was off the table. \u201cThank you to every resident who listened live, called in, sent a question or engaged with today\u2019s discussion. Your voice matters, and your involvement strengthens my work as Mayor of the great City of Whittlesea,\u201d Cr Taylor said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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