Alex Bhathal

I’m running for Council as a green independent. Why? Because our streets and public spaces are overrun with weeds, and litter that clogs our stormwater drains and creeks. 

As your councillor, I will prioritise core Council maintenance and increase spending on street sweeping, parks and rubbish removal. 

I stand for fairer distribution of ratepayer funds to fix the inequity between the neglected suburbs north of Bell Street and the suburbs in Darebin’s south, exemplified by the over-capitalised Northcote Pool. We need properly maintained roads, bike paths and parks, more open space, more bike and pedestrian pathways, exercise spaces and playgrounds and guaranteed, free on-street parking for residents outside their homes. 

We need to protect our built heritage, and I support the public acquisition of Preston Market. 

I want Council programs to reduce cost of living pressures: 1 A Darebin-wide school lunch service, using Council catering facilities next to Regent station, 2. A low cost meals service open to all residents, 3. Council-run home and garden maintenance for pensioners and health care card holders. 

I stand for a 50 metre, heated outdoor pool for Reservoir.