By Callum Ludwig
Ashley Hansen is putting himself forward to be the new Chandler Ward Councillor.
An independent candidate, Mr Hansen is married and with two grown children, lives in the Yarra Ranges and has extensive experience in local government.
Mr Hansen said he has worked in Local Government since 1983.
“Prior to commencing my career in Local Government, I worked in construction as a carpenter and foreman, I am a qualified Building Surveyor and Town Planner,” he said.
“I am well placed to represent you as I am very familiar with Local Government and how it works and I will get results for you,”
“I will listen to the Community and act on your behalf and hold Council accountable for its decisions.”
Mr Hansen is a former President and Life Member of the Victorian Municipal Building Surveyors Group, the peak body for Municipal Building Surveyors in Victoria and is also a past Member of the Building Appeals Board and a past member of the Building Practitioners Board.
Mr Hansen’s experience working in councils spans far and wide, he has worked for all of Melton City Council, Brimbank City Council, Mornington City Council, Nillumbik Shire Council, City of Whittlesea Council, Moira Shire Council, Wodonga City Council in varying capacity as a building surveyor. He also once worked for the Victorian Building Authority.
Mr Hansen said he also knows that if elected as a Councillor, he will do his best to ensure residents have a voice in Council.
“I will represent all the residents and families within the ward, I understand the frustration and costs when permits take too long, I understand that time is money and when there are unnecessary delays, I will try and cut the time, within legislation when trying to get permits through and advocate for a sustainable and consistent approach for all Council services,” he said.
“A vote for me will be a vote for accountability and transparency.”
