Sandy Anghie for Perth Lord Mayor Campaign Launch
I am excited to announce that I will be running for the role of Perth Lord Mayor at the October 21 City of Perth Council election this year.
Every day I am focused on delivering for the City of Perth, through my role on Council and other initiatives I am involved in. Making Perth a world class liveable city is what gets me up every morning.
I have a record of delivering improvements for our community. Policies that I have previously put forward that are now being put into action by the City include:
Driving sustainability and urban greening;
Driving the neighbourhood Main Street Refresh Program;
Initiating the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Group; and
Initiating and driving the City of Perth Tech Action Plan
As your Lord Mayor, I will continue my record of delivery, to see through the policies that I have put forward over the past two and a half years and more. I will continue working with community groups, businesses and our residents to foster inclusive communities, empower City neighbourhoods, and make Perth one of the most liveable cities in the world.
A City of Neighbourhoods
I am focussed on initiatives which enhance all of our diverse city neighbourhoods - the CBD, Northbridge, West Perth, East Perth, Claisebrook, Crawley and Nedlands - whether that's through the Main Street Refresh Program, urban greening and other initiatives.
City of Perth incentives and targets, working together with the recently announced State Government concessions, are essential to kick start residential development in the current construction environment, increasing the future supply of apartments to buy and rent. But people need to want to live in the City. Great neighbourhoods and a sense of community is critical for this.
The great cities of the world are defined by their great neighbourhoods, architecture, arts and culture. They are always striving to be better.
A 24 Hour City
As Lord Mayor, I will continue to focus on making Perth a great place to live, work and visit. Which is why it’s time for Perth to become a 24-hour city.
I will seek to drive this by harnessing our nighttime economy potential - opening our streets, malls and laneways up to small bars, restaurants and other attractions, and ensuring safety through passive surveillance and activity.
A true 24-hour city is inclusive of all people: it’s not just night clubs, bars, or specialist retail - it’s libraries, green spaces and family friendly areas. This is more than an area of economic opportunity for the city: It’s an opportunity for neighbourhoods to foster their own unique nighttime identity, in concert with the City of Perth, business and community organisations.
As we move towards the opening of ECU’s City Campus and become a university-integrated CBD, 24 Hour City will ensure Perth and its economy stay ahead of the curve, and that we are a globally attractive destination for international students. A world class nighttime city is for all year round, not just a few nights a year.
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I will be announcing a range of further commitments over the coming months. And I will be listening to you - our City’s residents, businesses and community groups. I look forward to hearing your ideas and feedback.
I will be back in touch with regular campaign updates. In the meantime, here is a link to my campaign website.
And don’t forget to enroll to vote to have your say on 21 October 2023. Because a vote for Sandy Anghie as Lord Mayor is a vote for a modern, progressive city, that truly grabs the opportunities in front of it.
The best way forward for Perth is together.