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Cr Ron Nelson
Represents: Deakin Ward
Elected to the City of Greater Geelong Council in March 2011, Cr Ron Nelson of Highton represents the Deakin Ward, which encompasses the suburbs of Wandana Heights, Ceres, Highton and Waurn Ponds.
Ron previously worked in small business as an owner/chef for many years locally and overseas. Ron is now employed with the Department of Defence in Procurement and Contracts.
Ron holds a Bachelor and Masters Degree from Deakin University in International Relations with specialisations in Conflict and Security (Terrorism in International Politics) and Asia-Pacific Regional Politics.
Ron has a variety of interests including the Geelong Football Club, Geelong Amateur Football Club, Alexander Thomson Cricket Club, Relay for Life, Beyond Blue, Geelong Sustainability Group and the Royal United Services Institute of Victoria (Promoting National Security in Defence).
As a Councillor, Ron will work to ensure that Council consults closely with the community to enhance services and make Geelong a great place to live.
Cr Nelson has taken on the portfolio responsibilities for Rural and Regional Affairs and represents Council on the following Committees:
• Waste Strategy Project Control Group
• Planning Committee
• Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee
• Geelong Major Events (Substitute)
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