HERE SOME OF THE ISSUES I HAVE ADVOCATED FOR AND SPOKEN ABOUT OVER THE YEARS, AS REPORTED BY SOME OF THE MEDIA.
Rex Patrick confirms Lord Mayor tilt, calls for new 20-year city plan
EXCLUSIVE | Rex Patrick will run for Adelaide Lord Mayor this year, with the former senator unveiling a campaign platform of council transparency, better governance and a new long-term plan for the city.
Aquatic Centre decline continues as spas permanently turned off
Adelaide City Council has closed down the Aquatic Centre’s spa baths because they need repairs costing more than $100,000 – four years after the diving tower was declared off-limits due to safety concerns.
Councillors' bid to seize control of e-scooter investigation
In an extraordinary move, Adelaide City councillors are moving to derail an inquiry into the allegedly tainted tender process for CBD e-scooter permits ordered by council CEO Mark Goldstone – and replace it with an investigation completely independent of council staff.
Why Phil Martin isn’t gunning for Lord Mayor
City councillor Phil Martin says he's dropped out of the mayoral race to avoid "relentless, personal attacks” from Team Adelaide, but he's hopeful another potential Lord Mayor candidate will be able to rein in the dysfunction at Town Hall.
Bid for regular concerts, events at Adelaide Oval Number 2
Events attracting up to 15,000 people could be permitted at Adelaide Oval No.2 under an Adelaide Oval Stadium Management Authority-led “Village Green” concept estimated to rake in up to $30.5 million in annual sales.
Fewer meetings, more "workshops" for city councillors
Adelaide City Council is set to slash the number of formal meetings it holds and instead preference informal workshops, in a move opposing councillors claim may flout an Independent Commission Against Corruption recommendation.
'Bring it on': Lord Mayor welcomes councillor challenge
Adelaide Lord Mayor Sandy Verschoor has welcomed a declared challenge from councillor Phillip Martin, who says he will run for mayor at the next election after being named in a recent report as a main cause of the organisation’s toxic culture.
City council accused of "ignoring" Central Market Arcade guidelines
The Adelaide City Council ignored its own building requirements when it approved a $400 million redevelopment of the Central Market Arcade, a councillor claims.
I AM AN ADVOCATE FOR TRANSPARENT GOVERNANCE AND USEFUL SPENDING OF RATEPAYER DOLLARS
I HAVE BEEN A TIRELESS ADVOCATE FOR A RESOLUTION TO THE PARKING MESS IN NORTH ADELAIDE AND THE GREATER CITY.
I WILL CONTINUE TO BE.
I HAVE BEEN A STRONG ADVOCATE FOR THE HUTT STREET CENTRE AND THE ADELAIDE CITY COMMUNITY FINDING MUTUALLY AGREEABLE OUTCOMES.
I have always and will always be a strong voice for the preservation of our park lands, now and after the election
From the Park Lands Preservation Association e-Gazette
I have always been forthright, speaking in strong defence of protecting and maintaining our unique heritage.
I hope to continue to defend it.
I have been and will always be a strong voice for protecting and elevating our valuable heritage, you can read more on this online via the ABC
VOTE 1 PHIL MARTIN A STRONG VOICE FOR NORTH ADELAIDE
With your number one vote i can continue to be a strong voice for North Adelaide