Julie Rivendell, Greens councillor and previous Mayor for the City of Greater Bendigo, visited Ballarat this evening. She spoke to a community forum organised by Belinda Coates and Jon Stanger, Greens candidates for Ballarat City Council.

 

Councillor Rivendell talked about the change that occurred when she was elected to the City of Greater Bendigo to a more diverse Council, with three female councillors and a range of political and community backgrounds.

 

Belinda Coates and Jon Stanger also spoke at the forum and took questions from those attending.

 

“A diverse Council provides better representation to the community”, said Belinda Coates. “The Greens in Bendigo have proven we can work with anyone constructively to achieve the goals of the community.”

 

“Councillor Rivendell and her colleagues focused on the issues at hand, not the personal or political allegiances,” said Ms Coates. “After four years, the community perception of the Greens has changed, they have done the hard work and have an excellent track record.”

 

“Councillor Rivendell shows us what can be achieved by Greens on Council, in good governance, sustainable development and improved community services,” said Ms Coates.

 

Jon Stanger said he was impressed with the work Councillor Rivendell had done, especially with her female Council colleagues, on improving processes to improve transparency and accountability.

 

“The community wants change in Ballarat City Council and Councillor Rivendell demonstrates that the Greens are a safe and positive option.”

For more information and comment, please contact:

Belinda Coates on 0400 947 688 or Jon Stanger on 0415 755 181