Andrew Bond

Profile

I have been a Councillor at Port Phillip for eight years, with a strong business background across large and small businesses, and a hard-earned reputation for holding Council and its officers to account. I have a Business Degree and am a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Employment history

I am employed full time as a Business Development Manager for a consumer electronics company.

Council or local government committee experience

Councillor for Junction Ward 2012 to 2016. Councillor for Lake Ward 2016 to the present.

Political affiliations

I am a member of the Liberal Party.

Reasons for standing for Council

I want to ensure that the City of Port Phillip focuses on its residents and businesses in an efficient and effective way in order to deliver the necessary services and facilities for our municipality.

Objectives and priorities for your term

Lower rates and stronger financial management, restrained council spending, improved security on our streets, better amenity for local residents, appropriate development in our neighbourhoods, support for small business, a fairer parking system, and preserve open space and off-leash areas for dogs.

Favourite parts of our City

St Kilda Botanical Gardens, St Vincent Gardens, Acland Street and Fitzroy Street.

What sets our City apart from others in Australia

We have everything. Beaches, parks and gardens, great public transport and right on the doorstep of the city.