Warrnambool City Council candidate Robert Anderson has a vision to help grow his home town.
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A life-long Warrnambool resident, Mr Anderson has confirmed he will contest the Warrnambool City Council elections in October.
Mr Anderson has his eye on a progressive Warrnambool.
“It is important that the council looks towards the long-term future and does what it can to bring people here,” Mr Anderson said.
“Our region has a lot to sell and promote.”
Mr Anderson said he wanted to see continued improvement and expansion of sporting facilities, investment in the retail precinct, parking facilities and secondary and tertiary education.
He promised to help build a harmonious council.
“I love communicating with people – that’s why I’ve enjoyed my work and why volunteering, sport and community have been such a big part of my life,” he said.
“I’ve often thought about nominating for council and now I have the time to commit to it. I don’t have any axes to grind and want to support a collaborative decision making environment.
“I’d be there for the citizens of Warrnambool and feel comfortable standing up and talking on their behalf.”
Mr Anderson works as a part-time funeral conductor with Guyett’s Funerals.
It is the latest step along a working journey that has included stints at some of Warrnambool’s best-known businesses. These include Wardrop’s Menswear, Richard Hawker Electrical and Warehouse Sales.
It was advice he received early in his career that forms part of his inspiration for entering the race for council.
“Early in my career, a respected boss, Frank Wardrop, told me something I’ve never forgotten: ‘You won’t change the way a river runs, but you can help it flow’,” he said. “That’s what I hope to do.
“I truly love this city and as a councillor would dedicate myself to serving the community as part of a team that leads the city and provides some of our most important services.”
Mr Anderson remains an active member of the community.
He is a life member of the Warrnambool Bowls Club, Western District Bowls Division and Warrnambool and District Umpires Association. He also volunteers 20 hours a week to work for St Vincent De Paul Society.