Robert Cullen – Kyogle meet your candidates

By Samantha Elley

The Northern Rivers Times has asked all of the candidates for the September 14 local government elections to introduce themselves to voters identify the issues they want to address and policies they would pursue if elected.

Robert Cullen (B Ward)

Robert Cullen

I am fifth generation, living in B Ward since 1849.

I am very proud and passionate about the Kyogle area. It is a great place to grow up and live. I want to keep it that way. I was elected in 2021 and served a short term. I’d like one more term to continue the great work achieved by the current council and staff.  There’s more to be done.

Kyogle has a huge road network but a small population. We need to work to obtain grants to improve and seal gravel roads, upgrade causeways, potholes and ensure a good road over the Richmond Range to link the east and west of the shire.

Continue to improve communication between council and the community.

Continue to improve main streets, parks and gardens.

Advocate for improved mobile and internet coverage.

Encourage and facilitate primary production and tourism.

Greater support for the vital volunteer organisations.

Always shop local to support small business and jobs in the towns and villages.

I am on seven volunteer organisations. I was raised with a strong sense of serving and giving back to the community. I manage the Farmers’ Market so I’m there every Saturday morning. Come and talk to me, I’m a good listener.

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