Independent candidate Nathan Furry looks at grassroots

If elected he hopes to work productively with the eight other incoming councillors to advocate for and advance the future prosperity of the Yass Valley’s towns and villages.

“Shaping council requires all nine incoming councillors to start working as a unified body to achieve results and deliver for our towns and villages,” Mr Furry said. 

“The traditional Yass-centric style of local governance must now recognise the emergence of a booming Murrumbateman township.

“Along with significant upcoming developments for Gundaroo and Sutton, all while juggling the sustainability of our northern villages.” 

Currently studying a Masters in Project Management at Charles Sturt University, he is currently working as a Commonwealth Public Servant, as an ICT Project Manager.

Mr Furry is a former YMCA NSW Youth MP for Burrinjuck in 2010/11, Vice Captain for Yass High School 2011, Young Citizen of the Year in 2012 and present 2014-2016 Zone Secretary for public speaking organisation Rostrum ACT.

“Over the last four years, Yass Valley Council has seen a number of existing and emerging challenges face our community,” he said.

“I have put my name forward for your consideration at this election because the time for positive change is now.” 

“We need improved services in our growing and evolving community with nine councillors who have a plan for our future.”

What will he uniquely offer as a councillor?

His goals for council would be to seal the 700 kilometres of unsealed road and maintaining the fight for Barton Highway duplication. 

“Improving our advocacy of small business, heritage and agribusiness in the valley is important,” he continued. 

“This will also mean that I will ensure our villages maintain a strong voice in the council chamber.”