22 June 2017 my mobile 214 (2)
Cheryl Gaedtke
Councillor – Somerset Region QLD
Over the past three days, I met Mayors, Councillors, Council staff from all states and territories of our great country.![]()
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Equality with sharing the fiscal revenue pie with other levels of government is strongly supported by research and hard cold stats. Local Government and its services must be recognised and the associated increase in funding applied.![]()
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The housing crisis, natural disaster management and future planning, climate change, energy resources and future needs, constitutional recognition of First Nations peoples, democracy today, the Ukraine war, were only some of the thought provoking presentations. Many discussions took place about important matters and what Local Gov needs to do to assist.![]()
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I was completely captivated by Stan Grant and his keynote address around global democracy. Thought provoking!! I will definitely be rewatching the video of this presentation.![]()
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The Ukraine's Ambassador, Vasyl Myroshnychenko's address brought tears to our eyes. A special (and supportive) motion about this horrific conflict was raised and passed by ALGA. Australian councils have shown their support for Ukraine today, unanimously passing a motion of peace-seeking solidarity at the 2022 National General Assembly (NGA) of Local Government in Canberra.
Dog rego extended for a year! ![]()
Council has extended the period of current dog registrations until 30 June 2023.![]()
Somerset Mayor Graeme Lehmann said Council was supporting residents who do the right thing. ![]()
Dog owners with unregistered pets can take advantage of council’s introductory dog registration fee which is just $35.
m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=360853729487143&id=100066875561036Council has updated the FAQs on the proposed development of Mount Glen Rock in Esk. ![]()
Council purchased 127 hectares of freehold property on the western face of the mountain in October 2020.![]()
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To find out more about the project or read the updated FAQs visit: www.somerset.qld.gov.au/mount-glen-rock