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Cr Rod Macdonald
Represents: Cheetham Ward
Cr Rod Macdonald represents Cheetham Ward which includes the townships of Curlewis, Drysdale, Leopold and Wallington. He has lived within the area for over 20 years.
Rod is active in the local community and understands the issues affecting his ward. He has served on committees of sporting clubs, community organisations and assisted in fundraising with various charities.
Cr Macdonald is a strong advocate for residents and is working to ensure their concerns and aspirations are communicated to council. In particular he is working to improve the services and facilities available to residents. He is passionate about increasing employment and business opportunities on the Bellarine and throughout the municipality. Cr Rod Macdonald was the Deputy Mayor in 2008-2009.
Cr Macdonald holds Council's portfolios for Economic Development and Planning. He also represents the City on committees such as: - Geelong Regional Library Corporation
- Bellarine Rail Trail Advisory Committee
- Armstrong Creek Urban Growth Plan Steering Committee
- G21 Economic Pillar
- G21 Planning Pillar
- Information Communication Technology Geelong Ltd
- Planning Committee
Reports:
Cr Rod Macdonald represented the City of Greater Geelong at a Intelligent Community Forum in New York in 2011 Following is a link to his report: Building the Broadband Economy 2011
Report to Council by Cr Rod Macdonald: 2012 Local Government NBN Summit, Sydney, 29 March 2012
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