Dear Blackall-Tambo Regional Shire Residents,
It has been an honour to fulfil the role of your Councillor over the past four years. Through diligent and responsible governance, we have accomplished significant milestones, resulting in the establishment of a robust budget amounting to $43 million. This financial strength fortifies our region, empowering the council to sustainably fund essential facilities and infrastructure, all while maintaining a judicious approach to minimise costs for ratepayers and residents.
Nevertheless, there remains more work to be done, and I humbly seek your support and vote to continue advocating for, and addressing your needs, on the council.
Thank you.
Our elected leaders should be setting an example for the rest of the community. As a servant to the people, a Mayor and Councillors must always be honest and do what is right for the community as a whole. I pledge to always act with honour, as your future Councillor of Blackall-Tambo Regional Council.
Council must deliver results for the Blackall-Tambo region, with cost effective outcomes. I want to work in a council that has a 'can-do' attitude. I will represent ratepayers and residents and do what I can to meet their expectations.
Blackall-Tambo Regional Council's Code of Conduct must always be implemented. As your Councillor, I will champion accountability from my colleagues and Council staff, and make Blackall-Tambo Regional Council a great example for the rest of the Queensland.
I will be mindful of the needs and expectations of the community, in putting your needs first. All projects undertaken by council must be in the best interest of the immediate community. I will encourage the Council to portray empathy towards Blackall-Tambo residents and to always work with the local community.
In 2020, I was elected to the Blackall-Tambo Regional Council. My wife, Lindy, our four children and I, have resided in the district for nearly 30 years now. Our family is part of the community and like getting involved with the different community organisations throughout the Blackall-Tambo Shire.
Owning and managing Blackall’s most trusted realestate agency, David Hardie Realestate, has enabled me to get to know more people in our community and learn what they want from their councillors and politicians. I use out-of-the-box thinking to sell property and attract investment into our region and I plan on using my skills to attract people to our district, so they our country towns don’t die like others have. As your Councillor, I will not accept that happening here.
I am actively involved in the Blackall Show and also support many small businesses around our town.
I know that the Blackall-Tambo Regional Shire has a lot of potential, however we have somewhat lost our confidence to be self-sufficient, relying on government funding to get us by – it is NOT SUSTAINABLE.
My vision is to support local business thriving, attract investment and new business and industry to town and to encourage Council to set the right conditions for jobs to be created here. If we can grow our local economy, also using tourism, we can create wealth and keep it in town and become self sufficient.
It’s up to us!
I have known David Hardie for over 24 years and find him to be most approachable, with an honest outlook and a reputation to match. He gives freely of his time as an important local business operator. Even though David was initially on the land as a grazier, he has a disposition that connects with all walks of life and I think will suit active participation in Council representation. He conducts a Real Estate business in Blackall and actively promotes our region to Clients in a most positive manner. Without a doubt, David will apply himself to bringing his long experience in business to the Council and contribute greatly to the advancement of the Blackall and Tambo region.
I have known David Hardie since he and his family moved to the Blackall district in 1996.
He is firstly a family man of high moral standing and a very approachable person.
I believe David’s positive nature, forward outlook and progressive approach towards the community would make him an excellent candidate for local council.