Speeches
Tuesday, 2 April, 2019
I am pleased to support the adoption of the Bensonhurst Parade Reserve Master Plan. The plan to develop this active open space will go a long way to meeting the diverse needs of the Point Cook community. The multipurpose design of the reserve will appeal to the whole community, especially the ‘the...
Response to Petition 18/05 - Installation of A Speed Treatment to Deter Speeding on Grassbird Drive, Point Cook
Tuesday, 5 March, 2019
In August last year, concerned residents of Grassbird Drive raised the matter of vehicles speeding on the street via a petition to Council. Council has carefully considered the concerns raised and agree that traffic behaviour needs addressing particularly as there are many children using this road...
Lunar New Year Celebration 2019
Saturday, 16 February, 2019
Today is the 12th day of the First Month of the Year of the Pig. Xin Nian Kuai Le! Happy Lunar New Year! It’s great to see so many families and children from our local community coming together to celebrate this special occasion. The Lunar New Year is one of the most important events in Chinese...
Learning Community Strategy 2018-2023
Tuesday, 5 February, 2019
I strongly believe learning is fundamental to the future wellbeing, prosperity and sense of belonging for the people of Wyndham. The purpose of the Learning Community Strategy 2018–2023 is to “provide a strategic and integrated framework for the creation of a community of lifelong learning in...
2019/20 Annual Plan and Budget
Monday, 26 November, 2018
Hi, my name is Aaron An and I am your Harrison Ward Councillor at Wyndham City Council. As a young father living in the newer area of Williams Landing, the need for community and family services is always in front of my mind. There are areas in our community lack of basic community facilities and...
2018 State Election Candidate Forum Speech
Thursday, 1 November, 2018
Good evening everyone, My name is Aaron An, your independent candidate for Tarneit district, I’m a local resident of Williams Landing since 2012. I’m a husband, a full-time working father with a young family and a local councillor. I have been researching the western suburbs for more than 10 years...
Annual Report 2017/18
Tuesday, 23 October, 2018
The last year has been a very busy one. There are many activities, events and milestones summarised in the Meeting Agenda on pages 4-5 as well outlined in more detail within the Annual Report itself included on pages 6-105 of the Meeting Agenda. Over the last year, we have achieved a great number...
SmartHER Wyndham Challenges
Friday, 19 October, 2018
Dear students, teachers, distinguished guests, good morning everyone. My name is Aaron An, councillor for Harrison Ward, Wyndham City Council. I’m currently portfolio holder for a smart city. Before I start, I’d like to first acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today and...
VAGO 2018-19 Performance Audit Report
Tuesday, 2 October, 2018
I’m pleased to see the efforts that our CEO, staff and Councillors have put into supporting the sorts of organisational and process changes that improve the level and quality of services, amenities and infrastructure we provide to the community. I support the proposed responses from Council to the...
Festival and Events Framework
Tuesday, 2 October, 2018
As a Harrison Ward Councillor representing the ward with the highest population, people speak regularly with me about the need for more community meeting, festivals and events spaces. Of course, Council is not the only provider of festivals and events and so it would not be sensible for Council...