samantha in the media

Vic councils probe developer donations and bad candidate conduct
Government News
By Julian Bajkowski
25 Jun 2013

Replas Environmental Centre
visit from Cr Samantha Dunn
11 Jun 2013

samantha in the press

Anti Maccas protestors vow to fight on in Tecoma
Leader Newspapers
by Emily Webb
14 November 2012

Tecoma McDonalds: council meeting hijacked
Yarra Ranges Weekly
by Patrick Hutchens
14 November 2012

RACV says how to fix Yarra Ranges in roads
Leader Newspapers
by Rebecca David
13 Nov 2012

What issue should the new Yarra Ranges Council prioritise?
Leader Newspapers
by Kimberley Seedy
13 November 2012

Reform urged on dummy council candidates
Melbourne Weekly
by Alana Schetzer
13 November 2012

samantha in the press

Yarra Ranges councillors open up
Yarra Ranges Weekly
5 November 2012

Thousands face no vote fine
Leader Newspapers
by Kimberley Seedy
6 November 2012

lucky last day

There is never a dull week in local government and this week has been no exception with one issue overshadowing all others in the Lyster Ward.

Today is my last day as the Lyster Ward Councillor for this term. It has been a great four years and my thanks must go to all those people in the community who have been overwhelmingly supportive of me and what I have tried to achieve on behalf of the people of Lyster and the Shire of Yarra Ranges. There have been so many well wishers and I feel most humbled by your best wishes and kind words.

I must also thank my colleagues, for without their support no councillor can achieve what they set out to do, after all I am only 1 vote in 9. Whatever happens on Election Day I know I have done the best I possibly could for our community over the last four years and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it.

 

Authorised by S Dunn, 1/377 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne 3000.

let me keep working for you

It’s been my privilege to serve the people of the Lyster Ward in the Yarra Ranges as your current councillor.

Living in the Dandenongs comes with its challenges and as a resident for over 20 years I’m familiar with the issues we face.

I’ve worked hard to win funding for our community, major projects like the Sherbrooke Family and Children’s Centre and the Monbulk Pool redevelopment and the myriad of smaller projects that improve community assets and liveability for all of us.

I’m a strong and successful voice for improved public transport, weed eradication, investment in the early years, better library services, economic development, responding to climate change, with a sensible and pragmatic approach to environmental management.

But there’s more work that needs to be done and I want to keep working for you. I’m keen to build on my achievements and continue to encourage appropriate development for the hills.

I offer sensible, balanced decision making and stand for transparent, hard working, cooperative grass roots democracy.

If you’d like to help my campaign you can donate here. All donations cheerfully received and are tax deductible.

Ballot papers will be in your letterbox soon, so I ask for your vote to let me keep working for you.

authorised by S Dunn, 1/377 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne 3000

samantha in the press - vlga

Women urged to raise their voice at council ballots
The Age
by Jason Dowling
19 September 2012

Women encouraged to run in local elections
ABC News
19 September 2012

samantha in the press - elections

Will you vote Yarra Ranges Councillors in again?
Leader Newspapers
by Kimberley Seedy
5 September 2012

Yes it's that time again, council elections will be upon us in October.

It has been a privilege to serve the community of the Lyster Ward and I ask for your vote in the 2012 elections.

 

If you'd like to help me get re-elected and continue to be a strong voice for the people of Lyster you can donate to my campaign here.

 

I look forward to working hard to make Lyster an even better place to live and offer sensible, balanced decision making and stand for transparent, hard working, cooperative grass roots democracy.

 

Authorised by S Dunn, 377 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne 3000

greens launch local gov candidates

Come and meet local government candidates for Yarra Ranges and Cardinia as well as the Greens candidate for Latrobe, should be a great night with entertainment from local artists, auction supported by local visual artists, book online here.



Authorised by S Dunn, 1/377 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne 3000

samantha in the press - vlga

Taking up Mornington Peninsula challenges
Peninsula Weekly
by Samantha Robin
25 July 2012

Hard work and a little fun for Frankston's Mayor
Frankston Weekly
24 July 2012

samantha in the press - vlga

Run for Bayside Council for 'right reasons'
Bayside Leader
by Jon Andrews
16 July 2012

samantha in the press - elections

Stand for council: women told to get on the hustings
Free Press Leader
by Laura Armitage
16 June 2012

a mention in parliament...

Local government: Greens councillors
Speech by Sue Pennicuik MLC
December 4th, 2008

Ms PENNICUIK (Southern Metropolitan) -- Today I congratulate the 19 Greens councillors who were elected or re-elected in 15 local government areas at the state-wide local government elections last Saturday. They are Geraldine Brooks in the City of Brimbank; Lynette Keleher in the City of Casey; Stephen Hart in Colac Otway shire; Trent McCarthy in the City of Darebin; Neil Pilling in the City of Glen Eira; Cathy Oke in the City of Melbourne; Rose Iser in the City of Moonee Valley; Jo Connellan and Toby Archer in the City of Moreland; Philip Schier in Mount Alexander shire; John Middleton in the City of Port Phillip; Lloyd Davies in the Borough of Queenscliffe; Simon Northeast in the Surf Coast shire; Helen Harris and Bill Pemberton in the City of Whitehorse; Sam Gaylard, Amanda Stone and Alison Clarke in the City of Yarra; and Cr Samantha Dunn who was re-elected with 54 per cent of the primary vote in Yarra Ranges shire. The election of these local councillors increases the number of Greens in local government by one-third. I would also like to thank those Greens councillors who either did not stand for re-election or were not re-elected for their dedication and hard work in their communities during their terms as local councillors.

Authorised by Sue Pennicuik, Parliament House Melbourne.

Me and Sue Pennicuik pictured celebrating 100 years of the vote for Victorian Women at the recent Greens State Conference.

don’t forget to vote

The clock is counting down to get your ballot paper in for the Yarra Ranges Local Government election.

For your vote to count, it must be received by the Returning Officer by 6.00 pm on Friday, 28 November 2008 and can be mailed in the supplied reply paid envelope or delivered in person to the Electoral Office, Civic Centre, Anderson Street, Lilydale.

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Cr Samantha Dunn is an inspiration! As parents of children attending the community childcare centre, Sherbrooke Children's Centre, we discovered how a strong community can save valuable community assets. As a Councillor, Samantha Dunn has continued her commitment to accountability in Local Government. Her dual commitment to the human and the natural environment in the Hills is one we should all aspire to.
Faorligh Hunter, Sherbrooke Children’s Centre Parent and Mother of 4, Sassafras

Samantha Dunn has been a breath of fresh air and a guiding light for the plight of the people and the Dandenong Ranges community. Her commitment and understanding of environmental and community needs are second to none. Samantha has always been accessible and responsive, and from our personal experience takes time to get involved and get the job done! Thank you Samantha for helping us resolve our planning issues with a logical approach which will ensure Clematis Creek and surrounding wildlife will benefit from your role as a valued Councillor.
Corrinne and Jamie Sukroo – Belgrave

let me keep working for you

When I ran for council three years ago my motivation was to change the direction of the Shire. The battle to save childcare and the impending closure of Sherbrooke Children’s Centre made me realise that the direction the Shire was headed was wrong and didn’t put the community first. I have a broad range of interests and passions, but changing the direction on childcare was one of the key reasons I put my hand up.

It has been an honour and a privilege to serve the people of Lyster since 2005. In my 3 year term I have worked very hard to help anyone who has asked for my assistance. There have been some bigger projects such as saving Sherbrooke Children’s Centre, securing funding for Monbulk Pool, finding a new site for Soccer in the Dandenong Ranges, introducing green waste bins, but there’s been countless small projects that often go unnoticed by most except those directly affected.














I’ve assisted local arts groups and projects, helped countless community, sporting and environment groups, assisted with seed funding to set up the Sherbrooke U3A, provided funding for many festivals and community celebrations, provided funding for emergency relief services, helped dozens of young people to compete in all manner of competitions, supported local CFAs and the SES, helped pre schools across Lyster, secured funding to build a shower for the homeless, just to name a few.

I have been a tireless advocate for the community of the Dandenong Ranges, whether it be children’s services, public transport, road safety, urban design, planning, environment, agriculture, I have been very vocal about our needs in the Dandenongs.

My track record speaks for itself. I am seeking another term on council because there is so much more to do. I want to see projects through to completion and work on new projects which enhance our livability and our sense of community.

My passion and dedication for our community is unwavering, Vote 1 Samantha Dunn so I can continue to work for you.


“During her time as Lyster ward councillor, Samantha has been a passionate and energetic supporter of the Belgrave Traders Association.”
Donna Burgess – President, Belgrave Traders Association

“Thank you for your friendly and approachable manner during the past term. We have appreciated your availability, dedication and balanced open minded response to the issues raised on behalf of our local Community.”
Dave and Neryl Jeffries – Menzies Creek

vote 1 samantha dunn

on the campaign trail.....

a busy time talking to residents from Tecoma, Belgrave South and Belgrave over the last couple of days about all manner of issues and getting many well wishes from the community.





“Monbulk Aquatic Club Inc acknowledges and thanks Samantha Dunn for her assistance and ongoing support of the Monbulk Pool redevelopment project which will benefit not only the Monbulk Aquatic Club but the local community as well. It is great to see our Councillors getting behind local sporting groups to ensure access, fun and fitness for all, ultimately providing the best possible services to the Hills community.”

Gaby Mitchell – Monbulk Aquatic Club

“Councillor Dunn acted swiftly to oppose high density housing in parts of Belgrave, Tecoma and Upwey when the Shire’s Draft Housing Strategy was released last year. The residents were outraged at this threat to their lifestyle and environment. She listened and acted to change the Shire’s long term plans to increase housing density in these townships.”

Betty Marsden – Kallista

the campaign trail

From tomorrow onwards ballot papers will be sent out to all residents on the electoral roll. Voting is compulsory for enrolled Australian citizens under 70 years of age who live in Lyster. This includes both property owners and tenants.

For your vote to count, it must be received by the Returning Officer by 6.00 pm on Friday, 28 November 2008.

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I’ve been out and about talking to locals and had a great deal of support and well wishes. Given the flow of preferences in this election it will be a challenge to retain the ward of Lyster, but I’m keen to win and put in the hard yards to get there. I’ve been campaigning hard and stand by my track record of the past three years. If you’d like to raise any issues about the election I welcome your email.

Below are some words of support I've received:

“I approached Cr Dunn regarding a local Lyster Ward traffic concern. With her help and ongoing support Cr Dunn spoke on behalf of myself and other concerned residents at council meetings, bringing about changes that no doubt have made conditions safer for locals. I was pleased and impressed by Cr Dunn's conduct and proud she was fighting for issues concerning Lyster Ward residents.”
Matthew Philpot – Lysterfield

“The Sherbrooke Rangers Junior Soccer Club is extremely pleased with the support Cr Samantha Dunn has given us in our endeavours to improve soccer facilities in the Dandenong Ranges.”
Lisa Doolan and David Ceeney – Sherbrooke Rangers Junior Soccer Club

the campaign trail

I’ve had a terrific time out in the community campaigning for re-election. It’s been a privilege to serve the community and one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I’ve had a tremendous amount of positive feedback from community members and great support from local traders too.
















I’ve been handing out my flyer in local townships and I must say I’ve had a great response. By now you should have received my flyer, one way or another but just in case you haven’t here it is…

Samantha lives with her partner and their young son in Selby and is familiar with the issues facing residents of the urban fringe and rural townships.

“It has been a privilege to serve the community. I look forward to working hard to make Lyster an even better place to live. It’s time to build on my achievements, see projects through to completion like the Monbulk Pool and the Children’s Hub.”

Samantha has:
· Saved Sherbrooke Children’s Centre and long day care in the Dandenong Ranges
· Introduced the Green Waste Wheelie Bin service
· Fought for the redevelopment of the Monbulk Pool
· Provided a sensible and pragmatic approach to protecting our unique environment
· Renewed council’s investment in early childhood services
· Stopped inappropriate high density development in Belgrave and Tecoma townships
· Secured $12.2 million dollars in capital works for the local community of Lyster

Samantha will:
· Fight for better public transport and commuter parking
· Campaign for a permanent increase in local police presence
· Encourage home grown, small business
· Fight for more funding to tackle the weed crisis
· Create shared pathways for walking and cycling to link our townships and communities
· Support innovation and value added businesses
· Continue the fight for 50 kph zones through our towns
· Continue to ensure adequate funding for roads in the Lyster Ward

I offer sensible, balanced decision making and stand for transparent, hard working, cooperative grass roots democracy.

Authorised by Judy Wolff, 1523 Burwood Hwy, Tecoma, 3160
Written by Samantha Dunn, 377 Little Bourke St, Melbourne, 3000

I’m standing for re-election

This week I started my campaign for local government re-election in the Lyster Ward in the Shire of Yarra Ranges. I joined with the other Greens candidates from Yarra Ranges and Cardinia at a launch at Earthly Pleasures in Belgrave where we had a great response from the local community.
















It’s a great privilege to be the councillor for Lyster Ward, however there is still much to do. I’m passionate about the local community and the Dandenong Ranges. I have developed great working relationships with local sporting and community groups to make our townships a better place to live. I look forward to building on my achievements and seeing projects through to completion like the Monbulk Pool and the Children’s Hub.

The Shire is a broad and diverse community living in urban, rural and environmentally sensitive regions. The Dandenong Ranges is a unique environment and offers a lifestyle we all enjoy however it needs a sensible and balanced approach to ensure the needs of the community and environment are enhanced. I offer that sensible and balanced approach.
















Pictured left to right: Jo Tenner - candidate for Chandler,
Linda Hamilton - candidate for Ranges (Cardinia),
me - candidate for Lyster and
Sandra Betts - candidate for Streeton.

If you’d like to talk to me about the local government elections or any other matter please contact me on samanthalistens@gmail.com
or call 9752 6869 or 0407 364 509.