INCUMBENT councillor Paul Golle will stand for a second term in the Division 3 seat of Cleveland South and Thornlands at the local government election in March.
The father of four, who will be up against candidates Terry Huckfield and Debbie Stone, said he wanted to remain in government to ensure that the upgrade to Ziegenfusz Road stayed at the top of the council agenda.
He said alleviating parking issues at Pinklands Sporting Complex by moving clubs that had elected to operate out of a new multi-sport precinct at Mount Cotton was also on his radar if elected for a second term.
When asked about Toondah Harbour, Cr Golle said he wanted to see the port upgraded but feared that things like silting and hydrology issues would have long-term impacts on oyster leases and migratory birds.
"Councillors need to get on with creating livability aspects that benefit and protect the community and perform their lawful and legal role as the strategic drivers in local government," Cr Golle said.
"Councillors need to hold state members accountable for either not delivering much needed infrastructure or for placing infrastructure in places that cause safety issues to the community, like the Victoria Point bus stop.
"Councillors are not there to promise trinkets to trick the public to win a vote.
"There is strong desire by community to trust their elected representatives and I offer a continuation of service delivery and consistent communication based on my professional experience."
Cr Golle said the focus of his first term was to balance the council budget while still delivering on projects, like the Thornlands Community Park upgrade.
Other focuses included waste management and preventing unsustainable development that would put a social strain on the community.
Cr Golle said he valued communication and customer service, and believed rate payers needed to be listened to.
He warned voters to look out for candidates who were making flashy promises to win the community's vote.
"Residents should be respected and treated with the utmost professional courtesy, because frankly that's what the community pays for in our rates," Cr Golle said.
Cr Golle said his strong connection to the community and passion for hard work came from being raised in a farming town.
He joined the Australian Defence Force at 17 and was awarded a medal for exemplary service.
He transitioned into the role of account manager at McCain foods, where he handled multi-million dollar contracts.
Cr Golle said he did not have allegiances to any political parties and was ready to serve constituents for a second term.
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