Belinda Coates will stand as a candidate for the Central Ward in the pending Ballarat City Council election in November.
Belinda previously stood as Greens candidate for Ballarat West in the 2006 state election and for the federal seat of Ballarat in the 2007 election. She will stand as endorsed Greens candidate for the Council election in November. Belinda has always lived in Ballarat and has worked locally as a social worker for the past 15 years.
“Local government is an obvious place to influence decisions that enhance community well-being, build a sense of community and make a contribution to addressing climate change. Many other local governments across Victoria are miles ahead of Ballarat and have made significant changes to reduce their environmental footprint”
“There are unlimited possibilities to promote Ballarat as a leader in this regard and build on the current Ballarat Council Environment Sustainability Plan. More emphasis on storm water capture for use in local businesses, parks and gardens is an obvious area for improvement. Promotion of local food and produce and investment in local businesses is another area that would be good for the community and reduce Ballarat’s environmental impact.
” Belinda is taking action in her own life to reduce her carbon footprint. She has retrofitted her home to be energy efficient, has solar hot water (evacuated tubes) and just recently had a one kilowatt photovoltaic solar energy system installed. Belinda has a water tank and kitchen garden. She walks or rides to work and uses public transport for other travel.
For media enquiries, please contact: Belinda Coates on 0400 947 688
Belinda will be available between 12-1pm today for a photo at her energy efficient home.