Alan Smith Candidate for Kiama Council

14/09/2024

Today is the day to make your voice heard!

13/09/2024

It’s been an interesting week. I’ve spent most of it with my fellow candidates getting to know them. And I can now say most do appear on the surface at least to be a group of people who want to work together and do the best for our wonderful community.

On Tuesday I brokered an agreement between all the lead candidates to reduce the number of signs at pre-polling. It was just ridiculous, and to be frank, somewhat intimidating. The sheer number of signs left no room for people handing out how to vote cards. They were left with no option than to use the footpath which only left a small tunnel for voters to walk through. I remember myself, as a voter in the past, how uncomfortable this made me feel and I’m not the shy retiring type. I decided to do something.

Firstly, I got the lead candidates to come to an agreement regarding signs. Secondly, I took the decision to remove myself from the pack. Why should I subject other people to something I do not like myself? I stopped handing out my how to vote cards. Instead, I placed them in a small brochure holder and attached it to my major sign near the main entrance. Voters can simply take one if they wish to read my material. I’m around if people want to speak to me, I’m in my white Vote 1 Group B t-shirt. My approach to pre-polling may ultimately hurt my numbers, but I’m happy in the knowledge I’ve not added to anyone’s anxiety.

Unfortunately, our agreement was broken by a major party, almost immediately. However, most of us have decided to stand by our commitments for pre-polling. As I said I think most of the lead candidates are a group of people who can work together.

11/09/2024

Check out our How to Vote guide and make sure your vote counts towards a stronger, thriving Kiama. Every vote matters—let’s shape the future together!

11/09/2024

Meet The Team: Narreda Grimley is an extremely experienced senior executive. Having recently retired from corporate life, Narreda volunteers at Aging with Grace, a charity which supports our elderly residents.

10/09/2024

Group B will Support Local Residents by developing programs that help individuals gain practical skills and potentially start their own ventures.

09/09/2024

Meet Our Team: Noel “Gaffa” Killmore a Kiama local is the owner of Killmore Plant and Services. A business which has provided heavy duty mechanical services since 1992.

09/09/2024

Group B will Boost the Local Economy by promoting and supporting local businesses and farmers.

08/09/2024

08/09/2024

Meet Our Team: Belinda “Bindi” Camarda is a strong advocate for conservation and the preservation of our history. Bindi saved “Marks Cottage” from a Council demolition order. Built in circa 1860, the cottage housed the workers who built both Culwalla and Terragong Houses in Jamberoo.

08/09/2024

Group B will Promote Sustainability by implementing initiatives that meet the needs of the present while safeguarding the needs of future generations.

06/09/2024

Meet our team! John “Head” Trevenar is the driving force behind the renovations at Gerry Emery Reserve in Gerringong. John has secured over $800,000 in grants and donations to upgrade this much loved and utilised community facility.

06/09/2024

Group B will Build Strong Relationships: By collaborating with community members, businesses, and Council staff to achieve shared goals.