SHOHELI SUNJIDA

Candidate for Henty Ward

 

Putting Community First

 

If elected, I vow to always put our community first. Pakenham, Officer, and surrounding suburbs have seen significant growth, with Cardinia Shire’s population projected to reach 200,000 by 2041. It is my priority to enhance our shire’s liveability now and into the future.

For over 12 years, I’ve volunteered with various local groups and organizations such as  Beaconsfield Neighbourhood Center, Emerald Community House, Brentwood Park Neighbourhood House, Country Women’s Association of Victoria, Officer branch, Cardinia Interfaith Network, Dream Harmony Inc, Officer and District Resident’s Association, Pakenham Rotary Club, Cardinia Food Movement, Pakenham Men’s Shed, Yakkerboo festival committee, Pakenham Library, Sikh community, local schools and many more to strengthen our community. As your local councillor, I will continue this commitment, ensuring our council prioritizes creating clean, safe, vibrant, and affordable places where people want to live and work.

Common sense decision-making

 

I've been listening to local residents and businesses across Cardinia and the message is clear: the rising cost-of-living is hitting our community hard. Under ever-increasing costs for groceries, fuel, insurance and energy, I will:

  • Fight for fair spending of rates that directly benefit the community.
  • Support community-based sports, arts and recreation groups with affordable facilities for community use.
  • Champion local businesses through effective, council-led initiatives.
  • Advocate for long-term property tenure for community organisations in Council properties to secure funding and deliver affordable, resilience-building programs.

Council is funded by the people - I promise to serve as your community advocate and with integrity.

Planning for a better future

 

Cardinia deserves high-quality roads and public assets, but it also needs preserved and well-maintained green spaces.

The value of accessible open spaces has never been more important and I strongly believe that it should be a priority of council to identify locations that can be re-naturalised and preserved for future generations to enjoy. My focus is on maintaining community assets like parks, reserves, footpaths, roads, swimming pools and other infrastructures.

A sustainable environment is crucial for the health and prosperity of our community. I am ready to continue the efforts of the Cardinia Shire in protecting our natural assets while reducing waste and pollution.

A focus on better planning and sequencing of projects across the shire, leading to less disruption on the daily commute to work, school or the shops. Also, identify the cause of excessive planning and permit processing times and work to resolve them for efficient and productive outcomes.

Get in touch with Shoheli

I would love to hear about your expectations from the council and your ideas on improvement opportunities that we can work on together. Please drop a line.

 

 Authorised by S Sunjida, 33 Station St, Officer 3809