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Neil Summerville is running for Ward B. 

What do you love about the Kyogle region?

When I first saw the Kyogle area I was taken by its natural beauty, the climate and the people and especially the quality of cattle it produces.

Why are you putting your hand up for the Kyogle Council?

I want to reduce red tape for farming and industry to ensure young people growing up in the area have good jobs and opportunities available to them. I meet a lot of really good young people.

What relevant skills or experience do you bring to the position?

Around thirty years experience working on boards: Rural Lands Protection Board; eight years as chair of North Coast Livestock Health and Pest Authority; chair of the north east pest animal advisory committee for several years; 12 years on Northern cooperative meat company as well as having served on most of them in deputy chair’s position. I’m also a volunteer with Rural Fire Service of more than 30 years and counting

I have been a beef producer my entire adult life.

What do you see as Kyogle’s role in the regional housing crisis?

Efficient DA approval. Flood free housing blocks.

Do you think there is a role for local councillors beyond roads, rates and rubbish? If so, what is it?

Always a councillor’s role is to be involved with, and give leadership to, the community on many issues.



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