Janet Mays

Springwood Town Centre Revitalisation

The race is on to “revitalise” the Springwood Town Centre. The key question is why the rush? 
Community consultation has been poor, with two “consultations” being held. The first was a “by invitation only” stakeholder session and the second session presented a series of predetermined options to the community via a formal Options Report.
Where was the […]

Safeguarding our Environment

The Blue Mountains are a national and international treasure. As caretakers of this natural wonderland, we are obligated to protect and preserve it.
If elected to Council, I will:

be a champion for the protection, promotion and preservation of our World Heritage National Park.
encourage green behaviours through ratepayer incentive programs.
advocate for the retention of our slow food […]

Renewable Energy

Renewable energy sources are those which are continually being replaced, such as energy from the sun and wind.
If an energy resource is being used faster than it can be replaced (i.e. coal which can take millions of years to form) then it will eventually run out. This is called a non-renewable energy source.
I […]

Community Solution Needed, Not Lone Rangers

Perhaps our Ward 1 Councillors could comment on why it has taken so long to address the issue of CCTV in Katoomba (BMG 18.04.07). If the Katoomba Chamber of Commerce and Community (KCCC) have been waiting on meaningful Council input/assistance on this issue since 2000, it is understandable they have decided to go it alone […]