“I Want Real Communication We Can All Understand”

As the only candidate living in Cannonvale, Clay Bauman says he understands the issues we share and “will live with the consequences of those decisions daily”. He promises to “be right here for you to talk to” if elected as the Councillor for Division 2 in tomorrow’s election.

Known for holding Council to account, Clay has been a regular outspoken voice at Council meetings, fighting for the community on issues close to his heart.

These include protesting against the 12-storey high-rise at Port of Airlie and pushing for the adaptation of a cohesive town plan that reflects the sentiment of residents.

“I have been actively working for years to inform the public and help them to make submissions that will hopefully give significant weight in the current court case against the Port of Airlie 12-storey proposal and also to correct the unsuccessful model put forward in our current town plan,” he said.

“I don't have an issue with the Hermitage Drive buildings, which are setback against the hills. We had a long period of growth under our old low-rise town plan. Since the new plan has been in place not a single major accommodation development has been built. It is time to bring back certainty for the public, developers and investors that want to move our town forward.”

Taking matters, such as the public’s overwhelming preference for roundabouts, to the relevant State authorities, Clay said he is constantly standing up for community rights.

“One of my key goals, if elected, is to develop a Division 2 local plan that stops the ad-hoc development that is creating gridlock around what should be an enjoyable and vibrant shopping district,” he explained.

“This includes opening Cutuli Rd that would join Paluma and Riordanvale Roads, giving us the much needed second access.”  

If elected, Clay also said he will be a driving force behind the Cultural and Civic Hub in Cannonvale, which he would like to see double as a cyclone and disaster shelter funded by Government grants giving real benefit to the community.

“I would also like to see more community events at Cannonvale Lake, so locals can enjoy a great day out without the current Airlie parking hassles,” said Clay.

Concerned that “important decisions are currently being made behind closed doors”, Clay said he would like to encourage changes to Council policy that would give more control back to community elected Councillors, stating that Council are “paid by us, to serve us, not rule us.”

A man who enjoys speaking face-to-face with locals and visitors about our region, he wants to be our community voice at the Council table.

“I have assisted many residents in navigating the bureaucracy of Council including helping property owners when inappropriate development comes knocking on their door,” explained Clay.

“I think this problem is because it appears Council’s current communication choice is to stymie us with gobbledegook. I want real communication we can all understand.”

Advertising feature.

‍

Clay Bauman is running for the Division 2 Councillor seat

‍