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HUNTERS HILL LOCAL COUNCIL ELECTION 2024
ROSS WILLIAMS FOR MAYOR
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ROSS WILLIAMS
FOR MAYOR
A TRUE INDEPENDENT
Experienced, Trusted, Committed
“Together with our community, I have the drive and energy to lead my team on a united council. I am solely motivated by the needs of the community”. Ross Williams
OUR COMMUNITY - MY PRIORITY
A True Independent
Ross is a passionate Hunters Hill local who continues to fight for our independence and right to local democracy and governance.
“Building local community spirit and sense of place through the various clubs, associations and volunteer groups is critical to our vibrant and engaged area” Ross said.
I have fought on several occasions to preserve our local democracy and unique character – heritage, built and natural environment, tree canopy, bushland, gardens, our low-density neighbourhoods, and against inappropriate development.
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Never affiliated with any political party, and I believe they should play no part in local government. Local issues should be decided locally.​
Valuing Our Municipality
The Hunters Hill Municipality holds a unique place in our history as the Australia’s oldest garden municipality. Its heritage and conservation precincts need proper protection and the constant focus of council. We are the custodians of many built and natural heritage features including a spectacular treed landscape and these values need to be promoted and maintained.
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Ross can frequently be found spending his time cleaning up the local area, as he takes great pride in his community and municipality.
Experience
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Served on council for over 19 years, as Mayor for 5 terms (awarded title of Emeritus Mayor), and Deputy Mayor for 3 years.
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Spent 38 years in the NSW public sector in senior roles and 6 years in the private sector both roles focusing on environment, sustainability, waste management, natural resources, compliance, and project management.
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Skills are recognised in governance as a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and project management as a Certified Practicing Project Director with the Australian Institute of Project Management.
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I have been Patron, chaired and represented our local community on many bodies and committees over the years including MetroPool Insurance, Conservation Advisory Panel, NSROC and LG NSW Sydney Water Community Council, Hunters Hill Public School Council.
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A strong leader and keen advocate of issues impacting our community.
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Now retired, so I can focus 24/7 on council business and our community needs. A full time Mayor regularly available at the Town Hall. I walks extensively in our Municipality talking to residents and seeing first-hand issues and problems.
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Committed to and passionate about our local Municipality covering the localities of Woolwich, Hunters Hill, Huntleys Cove, Huntleys Point, Henley, Gladesville, and Boronia Park.
Recent Roles on Council:
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• Councillor 2017 to 2024;
• Mayor 2020 to 2021;
• Deputy Mayor 2017 to 2018;
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• Northern Sydney Regional Organisation – Council Member Delegate 2017 to 2018 and 2020 to 2021;
• Civic Mutual (Insurance) – Council Member Delegate 2017 to 2018 and 2020 to 2021;
• Hunters Hill, Lane Cove, Parramatta, Ryde Bush Fire Management Committee – Chair2021 to 2024;
• Parramatta River Catchment Group – Council Representative 2017 to 2024;
• Hunters Hill Traffic Committee (Statutory) Chair 2020 to 2021;
• General Manager Performance and Remuneration Panel – Member 2017 to 2024, Chair 2020 - 2021;
• Hunters Hill - Conservation Advisory Panel – Member 2017 to 2018 then Chair 2018 to2024;
• Hunters Hill Bushland Management Advisory Committee 2017 to 2024;
• Hunters Hill Arts Advisory Committee 2017 to 2021 and Chair 2022 to 2024;
• Schools Principals Liaison Committee – Chair 2020 to 2021;
• Hunters Hill Property Committee – Member 2020 to 2021;
• Flood Risk Management Advisory Committee – Chair 2019 to 2021;
• Hunters Hill Sustainability Advisory Committee – Member 2021 to 2024;
• Hunters Hill Ryde Library Committee – Member 2017 to 2019
• Hunters Hill Mainstreet Committee – Member 2017 to 2020.
• Local Government NSW - Council Voting Delegate 2017 to 2021;
• Australian Local Government Association - Council Voting Delegate 2017 to 2021;
• Hunters Hill Historical Society – Patron 2020 to 2021;
• Sydney Water Community Council – Local Government NSW Representative 2020 to 2024;
• Sydney North Planning Panel – Member 2017 to 2021;
• Sydney Harbour Trust – Community Advisory Committee Member 2020 to 2021;
• Australian Institute of Project Management – Councillor, NSW Chapter 2013 to 2020;
• Discover Hunters Hill Association Inc. Chair and Committee member 2005 to 2020; and
• Save Hunters Hill Municipality Coalition – Co Convenor 2003 to 2021.
