Due to Cr.Peter Clarke’s resignation, the VEC conducted a countback to decide who would succeed him. And residents are thrilled to have another resident fill this position. Jackie Watts, a resident of Carlton and the Convenor of CORBA (Coalition of Residents & Business), which is the collective of the City of Melbourne’s resident groups and the Business Council will take her place at Town Hall this Thursday.
Here is the announcement… New Councillor for City of Melbourne and here is The Age article….Activist Watts joins Melbourne City Council and there’s more from The Leader..Community activist elected to Melbourne Council – Council – News – Melbourne Leader Blog away everyone, here’s your chance!!
Congratulations Jackie, from all of us at Residents 3000. We wish you the best, and hope that your views (as both a resident, ratepayer, and now a Councillor), contribute to a greater outcome for everyone in the City of Melbourne.
Yolande Leonardi
(President)
Congratulations Ms Watts.
I believe a big part of understanding the needs of the ratepayers is being connected to the area you service and it’s wonderful to see a local filling this important position which has become available.
I look forward to watching you make a difference. Kind regards, Amanda Black, CBD Resident and Business Owner.
Delightful and Wecome appointment of Dr Jackie Watts (‘Jackie’) to the Melbourne City Council.
Meritoriously deserved after years of voluntary input for the good of residents of Melbourne City.(CoRBA).
Well done and congratuations to a lady of true grit and principles.
Sincere Best Wishes
Brian Read
Southbank