by Anna Greco | Aug 8, 2024 | Community
It is vital that concerns voiced by citizens are addressed in a way that meets expectation. Policy and procedures followed by Council are there as a guide and for most part work well to service our City of Willoughby. However, there will be exceptions to the “rules.”...
by Anna Greco | Nov 7, 2021 | Community, Street News
The criteria for an “Independent Candidate” are broad for local government elections. It is possible to be affiliated with a political party and still run as an “independent.” On the surface there is no harm, except on items of great local concern. On these issues...
by Anna Greco | Oct 24, 2021 | Community
My church life is an important part of who I am. I feel it gives me a grounded perspective on life and the opportunity to serve my community. I’m a born local girl, and my parents emigrated from Italy. My early education was at St Leonard’s School,...
by Anna Greco | Oct 21, 2021 | Community
By law; Council must engage the community in the decision making process. Willoughby City Council Community Participation Plan was published June 2020, and we have seen a plethora of “have your say” complying with this documentation. But still the community voice is...
by Anna Greco | Oct 21, 2021 | Community
We expect our Council to always act with honesty and in the best interest on behalf of the people they service. Council has a stewardship role, managing our affairs and reporting back to its citizens. Council Meetings are held on the second Monday of every month to...
