Marghanita Da Cruz
Councillor for Inner West Council – Galgadya (Leichhardt) Ward
It has been an honour to represent the Galgadya (Leichhardt Ward) since September 2017. (Galgadya means Grass Tree in the local language.) Galgadya extends along Parramatta Road, taking in Leichhardt, Haberfield and parts of Annandale, Ashfield and Croydon. Leichhardt, Ashfield and Marrickville Councils were forcibly amalgamated in May 2016. Amalgamation has been expensive on the bottom line, a functioning council, local and accessible democracy, transparency and public participation. A referendum would allow Residents and Ratepayers a chance to return to smaller councils.
My aims on Council are to build a community with quality footpaths to public transport, community centres and green spaces. To advocate for facilities which help us lead active lives. To build an environment in which we look after our waterways and green spaces, and harness energy from the sun and wind.
Over the past 20 years, I championed Bushcare, Water Sensitive Urban Design and the Annandale Heritage Festival and Eco-Annandale to promote heritage and ecological sustainability in the local community.
On Council, I have worked with the community and other Greens Councillors to deliver positive outcomes for Galgadya (Leichhardt) residents. Through our campaigning we were able to secure extra compensation to Council for the years of Bushcare carried out by volunteers.
As a Councillor, I've not been shy about putting in requests to Council Officers to follow up on requests from the community, I have not, and will not, be deterred as serving residents is my top priority.
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