He is strongly committed to working in partnership with community, business, government and other groups, and is particularly concerned with issues like planning for sustainable local jobs, housing and transport.
She has been on Council since and was elected as Deputy Mayor in September and , and As the mother of a special needs child, Cr Hitchen is a strong advocate for people with disabilities, accessibility and equity. She and her husband run a removal and storage business in Emu Plains.
Cr Cornish believes that Penrith Council is there to represent the interests of the people of Penrith before all others. He supports democracy and freedom of speech, free from political correctness.
This included his support for people with disabilities and lobbying for Nepean Hospital upgrades including parking, a cancer ward and a new outreach centre and served 14 years on childcare committees, including seven years in Emu Plains.
He served as Mayor in , and , and as Deputy Mayor in He has lived in the local area since he was six years old and is actively involved in many local committees and groups, including as Deputy Captain of Llandilo brigade of the Rural Fire Service and a patron of the Nepean District Historical Society.
Cr Crameri is a qualified fitter machinist, chainsaw operator and tool maker. He received his Order of Australia medal OAM in for his service to local government and the community. He is a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, and in any spare time he enjoys swimming, fishing and working with his horses.
Cr Crameri is particularly committed to good communication with the community and making the City as attractive as possible as a place to live, work, visit and invest. He is also a Justice of the Peace. Cr Aaron Duke was elected to Penrith Council in at the age of He has a keen interest in social justice and community, Aaron decided to run for Council to be a voice for progressive ideas and forward thinking in Penrith.
He has a particular interest in ensuring young people are represented in Council's decision making processes. He believes Council should stand up for our community against unfair decisions made by the state government.
A long-term local resident, Cr Fowler is in his seventh consecutive term on Council after first being elected in He served as Mayor in , , and was again elected Mayor for two years in He also served as Deputy Mayor in He has represented Council on CivicRisk West formerly Westpool — the local government insurance and risk management mutual — since and has been Chairman of its Board of Directors since Cr Fowler was instrumental in securing the Whitewater venue for Penrith in the lead-up to the Olympics, and has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of the company which operates the facility since its incorporation in His extensive financial acumen has been of great benefit to Council.
He is a member of St Marys Rotary Club, having held positions including president, club service director, community service director, secretary and treasurer. He enjoys time with his family, gardening and local history. Penrith progression Council has identified six key priorities for our city, especially in the lead up to the Federal election;. One of our major ongoing projects is Penrith Progression, which began as an initiative of Penrith City Council and the Penrith Business Alliance, to transform the City Centre and deliver jobs for the future.
It has been a process of discovery, identifying new economic, social and environmental drivers, addressing barriers to investment, and identifying catalyst projects to revitalise the city. Following a month collaboration with investors, landowners, community and others, Penrith Progression: A Plan for Action was launched. It has the potential to bring 10, jobs and dwellings to the City Centre.
Through investment, development and business growth, it will help meet the target of 40, new jobs in the City. Championingsustainability and quality As a Sustainability Champion I am very pleased with the recent work Council has been undertaking.
Penrith Council has been a leader in sustainability for a number of years, starting in , when it implemented the Sustainable Penrith Program and I am proud to say that this commitment continues today.
From composting to planting trees across the city, providing trees to the children in our childcare centres and hosting sell-out sustainability workshops, Council is leading the way in creating a sustainable future.
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