My Candidate Statement

Dear Bendigo Community, my name is Nathan Rogers, I am 35 and a father of three boys and have lived and been a part of the bendigo Community my entire life, my personal values are Respect, Integrity, Compassion, Empathy, Combined with the ability to listen to people, Which I believe is what the people of Bendigo need right now. The Covid-19 Pandemic has effected many people in many different ways and they are going to want a council that can listen to their needs and be able make decisions and deliver community projects that help businesses and the community get back on track , restore cash flow, recreate jobs and opportunities to help Greater Bendigo Recover. I am an independent candidate that will put all issues on the table that will place Bendigo and its people in the right direction and work hard with everyone in the community to achieve my goals of helping the community, My priorities are to Review and Improve Community Safety which includes Emergency response and develop a more community focused approach to Preparedness response and Recovery, which includes animals and wildlife, offer Better Support and Assistance for Community Groups , addressing the Mall Situation by working and consulting with the community to revitalise and bring it back to a thriving hub of activity, as well as Improve the citys ability to host National and International Sports on a permanent basis such as AFL & NRL as well as A League Soccer, Big Bash, One Day Cricket and most of all Covid-19 Recovery for all aspects of the community, This is my first time standing for election in the City of Greater Bendigo Elections, and if elected I aim to give Bendigo and it’s people a voice, I am and will be your voice for a Better Bendigo.