As your local independent, I’ve wasted no time rolling up my sleeves and getting busy assisting residents of Chicquita and the neighbouring wards – following oath of office I was ran off my feet with drainage issues, local laws enforcement, managing unsightly and dangerous premises, flooding, footpath repairs, securing increased lighting, improved parking signage, fresh landscaping and issues with trees.
Newly elected councilors have undergone initial 3 day induction and have hit the ground running – on average, I read 500 pages a week, attend weekly strategic brefings, meet residents and sporting clubs to understand the issues and do my best to assist out community.
Mordi Fest as well as wonderful OAM event have been highlights for me so far!
Additionally, I have been appointed to sit on Safety and Audit & Risk committees.
My approach in life, in business and on council will always be to listen to your concerns and needs, communicate in clear and timely manner and problem solve – delivering outside the box solution.
As promised part of my election campaign, I get back to residents within 24 hours and promptly escalate their concerns to relevant department – so far we have received nothing but positive feedback on timely turnaround and getting back to residents and business with solutions.
Overall, it has been a busy yet rewarding four months and I look forward to meeting our sporting clubs, community and non-for-profit organisations and seeing how we can best collaborate and support them.
2025 is shaping up to be an exciting year with sporting facilities at Kingston Heath Reserve getting a major makeover thanks to record grants secured by City of Kingston – we will be investing in women’s soccer facilities and grass hockey with few other exciting outdoor sporting projects in the works.
JANE AGIRTAN INDEPENDENT 