Question 1 – Will you commit to the attached pledge opposing the clearing of native forests for development?
Yes, I commit to the attached pledge opposing the clearing of native forests for development.
Question 2 – Do you support the amended Notice of Motion in its entirety? If not, which parts do you support or not support?
Yes, I support the amended Notice of Motion in its entirety?
Question 3 – If elected as the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, what will you do to pursue positive outcomes in relation to these requests to the two ministers and the Lake Macquarie councillors.
If elected as the Lord Mayor of Newcastle I would continue to support efforts to meet with the Minister for Planning and the Minister for the Environment (Part F), for a joint planning workshop with Lake Macquarie councillors and to consult with the Link Road Forest Campaign
Question 4 – If elected as the Lord Mayor of Newcastle, what else will you do to champion the Council’s position on Link Road Forest and achieve its acquisition to be made a National Park for the communities of Newcastle and the Lower Hunter, and the myriad of species, many endangered, whose homes are at risk if the forest is developed.
If elected as the Lord Mayor of Newcastle I would continue to support the efforts of your group in actively champion the Council’s position on Link Road Forest in particular the proposal for the land being acquired as part of a National Park for the communities of Newcastle and the Lower Hunter. I understand that the land forms part of a green corridor which is vital for the ongoing survival of many endangered species.