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Pictured:Liberal City of Sydney councillor Lyndon Gannon on the election trail
After twenty years Sydney needs a change in leadership
–Lyndon’s Fresh vision and plan for Sydney
-Overview of Campaign-Meet the Candidate
Why Lyndon Gannon, Lord Mayoral Candidate, believes the City of Sydney is in dire need of change and how his vision aims to rebuild Sydney back to a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving city.
“After twenty years Sydney needs a change in leadership” according to Sydney City councillor Lyndon Gannon.
Elected to the City of Sydney in 2021, Lyndon Gannon has played a critical role in holding Lord Mayor Clover Moore and her team accountable. He claims he has continuously stood up for progressive Liberal values crucial to growing a stronger, more vibrant, and successful City.
Importantly Lyndon has been a strong voice for the City’s small businesses. His ‘Keep Sydney Alfresco’ campaign lifted the ban on ‘vertical drinking’ at outdoor dining spaces, retained many of the on-street dining spaces, and waived outdoor dining fees until 2025. Lyndon understands the role businesses play in delivering economic growth and a more vibrant City.
According to their election platform ,the Sydney Liberals have a fresh vision for the City of Sydney and a Plan to:
- Address housing affordability and tackle the cost of living
- Improve Sydney’s vibrancy and
- Restore strong budget management to deliver the services we need
“Lyndon and the Liberal Team will deliver the fresh leadership the City of Sydney needs and Deserves for the future.”
Liberal City of Sydney councillor Lyndon Gannon, (who works for Transport for NSW), is another 30-something trying to dethrone the lord mayor.
“She’s the longest-serving mayor of any global city in the world. The only people that have served longer are dictators unfortunately,” he said.
Moore’s rival has seized seizes on an ‘unfortunate incident’
Lyndon Gannon, Lord Mayoral Candidate, sais the City of Sydney is in dire need of change and how his vision aims to rebuild Sydney back to a vibrant, inclusive, and thriving city.
Once celebrated for its vibrant arts and thriving culture, Sydney now grapples with soaring housing costs, a dying nightlife, and increasing debate over whether Clover Moore’s 20-year tenure as Lord Mayor has run its course.
Despite attempts to address the housing crisis, affordable options remain elusive, with suburbs full of young people unable to afford to live. Sydney’s arts scene and nightlife have also withered under restrictive lockout laws and insufficient support for creative industries. Gannon argues it’s time for a change. His campaign aims to make the city more livable, revive its artistic spirit, and forge a dynamic future for all residents.
“Cr Gannon said recent restrictions imposed on a 150-year-old pub in Woolloomooloo were symptomatic of the problem with Sydney under Cr Moore’s leadership.”
“The City of Sydney banned The Old Fitzroy Hotel from letting patrons drink and dine outside after 8pm because of two noise complaints.
“It’s [Clover Moore’s] administration. As you know, fish rot from the head down,” Cr Gannon said.”
*Quote from an ABC Interview
*The next election for the City of Sydney Council will be held on Saturday 14 September 2024.
Local government elections in NSW are held every 4 years.
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