SOUTH EAST WARD

Candidate responses

James Atyeo: Victorian Socialists

1. To date, what actions have you taken to support the saving of the Preston Market? Please list your actions.

I have spoken to residents about this issue while doorknocking for the last state election.

I have also letterboxed with STPM material.

2. Public acquisition of Preston Market will ensure the improvement, greening & community management of Preston Market. Do you support the public acquisition of Preston Market?  

I support the public acquisition of Preston Market.

3. The Victorian Planning Authority acknowledges that the planned Preston High Street Activity Centre will create up to 15,300 new dwellings & put more pressure on already lacking public open space in Preston. Do you agree that public acquisition of Preston Market is crucial to addressing this problem?

Yes, public acquisition of Preston Market is crucial to addressing the lack of public space in preston.

4. If you are elected, will you move a motion within the first 6 months to support & advocate for the public acquisition of the Preston Market?

Yes.