A former pilot in the Second World War with a penchant for crashing planes, Gorton's larrikin style as leader was a remarkable shift from the more patrician style of his predecessors, Menzies and Holt. Gorton was Prime Minister of Australia (1968-71), a Senator for Victoria (1949-68) and a Member of the House of Representatives (1968-75). After Labor was defeated in the 2013 election, O'Connor held onto the Employment portfolio before becoming Shadow Special Minister of State after the 2016 election. The data includes swing - a comparison of the percentage of TCP votes received at the previous federal election compared to the current federal election. Moving it into Maribyrnong would make sense. Western Melbourne. Copyright 2022 WKYT. I also love that we are city and countryside, reflecting our signature equine and agriculture industries. Keilor, is actually demographically more like an Eastern Suburb than other Western Suburbs. I funded a study to analyze this issue and am now examining the recommendations from that study to determine a path forward. This section is an excerpt from Results of the 2022 Australian federal election in Victoria Gorton. Australian federal election, 2022 Division of Gorton, Victoria Named for: Rt Hon John Gorton (1911-2002), Senator 1949-68, federal MP 1968-75, Prime Minister 1968-71 < Goldstein previous seat | next seat Grayndler > Return to alphabetical list of seats Western Melbourne: Caroline Springs, Keilor, Rockbank, Sydenham, Taylors Lakes Efficient and strategic use of land inside the Urban Services Boundary is sustainable and fiscally responsible. This table provides the number and percentage breakdown of two candidate preferred (TCP) votes received by vote type for the division. I am committed to maintaining the delicate balance that sets Lexington apart. Previously Member for Burke 2001-2004. And I have implemented policies that are both bold and proven to address affordable housing. Aged 60, O'Connor was born in Ireland, his parents migrating when he was six. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. Candidate Search - Federal Election 2022; Political Parties; CLIMATE SENTINEL NEWS; HOW THEY VOTED; OUR FRIENDS; Gorton . Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton is projected to serve another term, according to a projection by LEX 18. . AEST = Australian Eastern Standard Time which is 10 hours ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Most if not all communities are struggling with this issueand most communities do not have urban growth boundaries. Niddrie is much more marginal for this part of Melbourne. Incumbent mayor Linda Gorton took a commanding lead early and finished first with 32,664 votes, over 71% of the total ballots cast. Gorton covers 217 square kilometres in Melbourne's western suburbs. I have a long record of supporting infill/redevelopment as a primary growth strategy, while also protecting the character and context of our existing neighborhoods. What specific policies would you recommend to incentivize community-driven investments in historically disinvested neighborhoods while preventing displacement which can result from gentrification? After the primary, Kloiber and Gorton will be the two candidates to move on to November. He worked as a researcher for the Municipal Employees Union while he was at university, where he studied Arts/Law. The data includes swing - a comparison of the percentage of TCP votes received at the previous federal election compared to the current federal election. The data includes swing - a comparison of the percentage of first preference votes received at the previous federal election compared to the current federal election. O'Connor has represented Gorton since its creation at the 2004 federal election. Electoral results for the Division of Gorton This is a list of electoral results for the Division of Gorton in Australian federal elections from the division's creation in 2004 until the present. Lexington Neighborhood Investment Fund: For the first time, I have proposed establishment of a $1 million fund to help vulnerable residents in my fiscal year 2023 budget. My love and commitment to this community inspired me to run for Mayor. I have and will continue to be a champion for our agriculture industries and farmland. The top two vote-getters move on to the General Election in the nonpartisan race. My Sustainable Growth Task Force has recommended a process built on data that can be compared over time as well as regular opportunities for public input. Two candidate preferred or TCP is a count of the two leading candidates only. President, to serving on many community boards and the Urban County Council, where I served for 16 years: 4 terms representing the 4th District, 1 term as an At-Large Council Member and 1 term as Vice Mayor. To qualify for those incentives, among other things, the housing must be in areas that are accessible to transportation, jobs, and necessities. Gorton has opposed the plan, saying it won't work, instead pointing to the high number of homicides related to domestic violence. Gorton was created at the 2004 election. This is particularly important given the growing population of seniors and young professionals. Question: Like the rest of the nation, Lexington faces critical challenges around developing adequate Affordable housing for low-income families and increasing attainable missing middle housing for the average income resident. The constituency of Gorton features a high proportion of young families and new suburban developments in the working-class outer western suburbs of the Melbourne metropolitan area. The statement that Keilor is solid-Liberal voting is fairly misleading, mainly because it isnt. I love the friendliness of our people and the willingness of residents to be part of the solution in working on issues. All rights reserved. The historic land swap with the University of Kentucky for 250 acres of economic development land included 50 acres of shovel-ready land for job growth. I will continue to prioritize this important work. He has lived in Melbourne's west for the past 15 years with his wife and two young daughters. Lexington is a beautiful, vibrant community with a low cost of living and is very business friendly. What specific policies do you recommend for: a) activating existing economic development land for jobs, such as the nearly 250 acres at Coldstream; b) creating opportunities for job growth utilizing the significant vacant office and commercial spaces within our urban area, and c) leveraging our unique assets and community strengths to support job growth and continued economic prosperity? In addition, we occasionally send advocacy alerts, event notifications, and breaking news. The Labor margin declines from 15.4% to a still safe 14.2%. It's where they don't have to feel unsafe walking around downtown and they can play in new amenities like the Town Branch Park when it's established and be able to go to soccer fields that we have in areas of town that bring people in. Just like affordable housing, gentrification is an issue in every community (not just those with urban growth boundaries) and requires focused policy to address with direct inputs from impacted community members. Expansion: The 2018 Comprehensive Plan included more objective data and public input than ever before. Takethequiz. Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Door 10, Halls 19 & 20, 1 Convention Centre Pl, SOUTH WHARF VIC 3006. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. This enormous injection of funding will help accelerate the pace of construction. So Paulo, 2022 - A country house in the city with the idea of uniting a big family. Tackling housing issues requires sustained and intentional commitment. Infrastructure Investment Fund: While Lexingtons growth strategy has long focused on infill/redevelopment, I have included funding for the first time to incentivize it. Like my fellow community members, I love and appreciate the balanced approach to growth that has helped our city become increasingly more vibrant, while ensuring our agricultural industries and signature Bluegrass farms thrive. The houses are similar, and they are both very hilly. The demographics are very similar. Saturday April 2, 2022 2022 Manchester, Gorton Parliamentary Voter Guide Compare the candidates policies, political views, popularity ratings, and latest public opinion polling. This table is sortable by selecting on column headers. I have always been a strong supporter of our PDR program and of managed growth. These businesses help create a dynamic city for visits and locals alike while showcasing agriculture. Along with our partners, we are establishing a public-private partnership to provide incentives and challenge grants to kick-start this important sector and to build and expand our ag tech cluster of businesses. 2020 The recommendations from the Task Force are before Council for consideration. MORRIS, Praise. Property owners and developers in the expansion areas have long sought an alternative to exactions. Question: The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funds offer Lexington-Fayette County a transformational opportunity to invest in transportation, water, power and energy, environmental remediation, public lands, community resilience and broadband. To make a comment or suggest a change to the election site, pleasecontact us. However, I believe it is critical to allow the process to take place and create as many opportunities as possible for data analysis and public input. This table provides the current two candidate preferred (TCP) count for the division. After suffering a dramatic loss of seats on the re-election of his government in 1969, Gorton's leadership came under question and he was deposed as leader in 1971, treating a tied vote of confidence in his leadership as being a defeat. Affordability: Equitable and affordable communities have diverse housing options for people across the lifespan and income levels. (Victories by a party of government are indicated by thick coloured underlining. Aintree Primary School, 11 Timbertop Pde, AINTREE VIC 3336, Burnside Primary School, 35 Lexington Dr, BURNSIDE VIC 3023, Kororoit Creek Primary School, 130 Tenterfield Dr, BURNSIDE HEIGHTS VIC 3023, Cairnlea Park Primary School, 49 Carmody Dr, CAIRNLEA VIC 3023, Caroline Springs Catholic Regional College, 10-28 College St, CAROLINE SPRINGS VIC 3023, Creekside K-9 College, The Crossing, CAROLINE SPRINGS VIC 3023, 1st Caroline Springs Scout Centre, 115 Tenterfield Dr, BURNSIDE HEIGHTS VIC 3023, Springside P-9 College, 22-50 Becca Way, CAROLINE SPRINGS VIC 3023, Brookside College, 13-16 Federation Way, CAROLINE SPRINGS VIC 3023, Victoria University Secondary College Deer Park Campus, Vic Uni Secondary College, 88 Billingham Rd, DEER PARK VIC 3023, Deer Park North Primary School, Deer Park North Primary, 18-36 Mawson Ave, DEER PARK VIC 3023, Deer Park West Primary School, Quinn St, DEER PARK VIC 3023, Mackellar Primary School, 29-35 Goldsmith Ave, DELAHEY VIC 3037, Derrimut Primary School, 40 Lennon Pkwy, DERRIMUT VIC 3026, AEC National EAV2 Centre, 10 Mort St, CANBERRA ACT 2601, AEC National EAV Centre, 10 Mort St, CANBERRA ACT 2601, Springside West Secondary College, 135 City Vista Ct, FRASER RISE VIC 3336, Sydenham-Hillside Primary School (Hillside Campus), 25 Wattle Valley Dr, HILLSIDE VIC 3037, Banchory Community Centre, 17 Banchory Ave, HILLSIDE VIC 3037, Parkwood Green Primary School, 178 Community Hub, HILLSIDE VIC 3037, Keilor Primary School, 25 Kennedy St, KEILOR VIC 3036, Keilor Views Primary School, Keilor Downs Primary School, 18 Swindon Cres, KEILOR DOWNS VIC 3038, Monmia Primary School, 144/130 Copernicus Way, KEILOR DOWNS VIC 3038, Keilor Village Scout Hall, 2-20 Bonfield St, KEILOR VIC 3036, Copperfield College (Kings Park Junior Campus), cnr Gillespie Rd & Kambalda Cct, KINGS PARK VIC 3021, Movelle Primary School, 39 Gum Rd, KINGS PARK VIC 3021, Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, Door 10, Halls 19 & 20, 1 Convention Centre Pl, SOUTH WHARF VIC 3006, Melton Uniting Church Hall, 17 Yuille St, MELTON VIC 3337, Rockbank Primary School, 97-105 Westcott Pde, ROCKBANK VIC 3335, St Albans Uniting Church Hall, 24-28 East Esp, ST ALBANS VIC 3021, Cyprus Greek Orthodox Community Hall, 100 Forrest St, ARDEER VIC 3022, Sydenham Catholic Regional College, Sydenham Catholic Regional Col, 380 Sydenham Rd, SYDENHAM VIC 3037, Sydenham-Hillside Primary School(Sydenham Campus), 20 Community Hub, SYDENHAM VIC 3037, Taylors Hill Primary School, 40-50 Loddon Dr, TAYLORS HILL VIC 3037, Taylors Lakes Primary School, 21-35 Chichester Dr, TAYLORS LAKES VIC 3038, Taylors Lakes Secondary College, Taylors Lakes College, 1-39 Parmelia Dr, TAYLORS LAKES VIC 3038, Overnewton Anglican Community College, Overnewton Anglican College, 39-57 Robertsons Rd, TAYLORS LAKES VIC 3038. Expansion Areas: My commitment to supporting infill/redevelopment as our primary growth strategy includes taking on the tough issues that have stalled development in the existing expansion areas. [1], Gorton is located in the outer western suburbs of Melbourne. This table provides the current two candidate preferred (TCP) count for each polling place in the division. Toggle between two-party-preferred votes and primary votes for Labor and the Liberal Party. Sign in with email and password. 26/04/2022. As neighborhoods transform and redevelop, we must ensure vulnerable residents and neighborhoods are protected from the negative impacts of gentrification and provide support to underserved populations. Turton has an extensive media background, currently working as a freelance director as well as technical support officer at La Trobe University where he manages studio facilities and demonstrates to students. In my budget for fiscal year 2023, I have also proposed fully funding the Affordable Housing Trust Fund at $2 million. An absent vote is a vote cast at a polling place outside of a voter's electoral division, but still within their state or territory. When residents in Wyndham head to a polling booth on Saturday, May 21 to elect the next government, they will weigh up a number of candidates and local issues. The only way to address the lack of affordable housing is through policy. Preference flows Projections. Lexington is a regional hub for employment, healthcare, entertainment and educationthat is a good thing, and will only increase. I am proud of the policies I have implemented to address this critical issue and excited of the continued work in this area from the new Department of Housing and Community Development. The name commemorates former Liberal Prime Minister John Gorton, who served in the Senate from 1949 to 1968 before transferring to the House of Representatives as MP for Higgins, replacing the missing (presumed deceased) Harold Holt both as MP and as Prime Minister. Closeup of election vote button with text that says marijuana. What went wrong for Labor? You have entered an incorrect email address! In 2001, Burke was won by Brendan OConnor, an official with the Australian Services Union, and OConnor won the renamed Gorton in 2004. Pillars: Lexington benefits from a diverse economic base. Like many military families, we lived in several places, including Germany and South Korea, before coming home to Lexington. Lexington mayoral candidate David Kloiber and incumbent Linda Gorton give closing speeches at the end of an election forum Oct. 19 2022 at Spectrum on Winchester Road. The important work of this Commission continues through my hiring of an Equity and Implementation Officer and appointment of a permanent Commission. O'Connor has served on the Opposition frontbench since 2013 and is currently Shadow Minister fir Defence. In addition, I included funds to provide infrastructure for the remaining 200 acres in my proposal for use of American Rescue Plan Act funds, which the Council supported. These changes reduced the Labor margin from 15.4% to 14.3%. Shadow Minister for Defence. After suffering a dramatic loss of seats on the re-election of his government in 1969, Gorton's leadership came under question and he was deposed as leader in 1971, treating a tied vote of confidence in his leadership as being a defeat. The Future of Lexington-Fayette County: Bringing the 2045 Comprehensive Plan Into Focus, Proposed changes to the Agricultural-Buffer zone, LFUCGs Sustainable Growth Study Envisions a Bright Future for Lexington-Fayette County, Equine Industry a Leading Sector in Central Kentucky, Fayette Alliance and the Grow Smart Study, 2017 LBAR Study on Lexingtons Land-Use Policies. OKeefe served as a Parliamentary Secretary in the second term of the Keating government. BREAKING | @MayorGorton declares victory in the Lexington mayor primary as the top vote-getter with 71% of the votes. Redistribution What happened to the climate change vote? Hawke is a new electorate in western Melbourne, covering Sunbury, Melton, Bacchus Marsh and Ballan. This can be at an early voting centre or polling place in the voter's own division or at an interstate voting centre. Welcome! American Rescue Plan Act: The pandemic disproportionately impacted already-vulnerable populations and brought historical inequities into sharp focus. Two mayors' partisan affiliations were unknown. (Unsplash/Element5 Digital) 278480_01. What do you love about our community? Like the electorates of Bruce, Holt, McMahon, Curtin and the new seat of Fraser, Gorton is a seat named after a former Prime Minister that has become a safe seat for the Leader's political opponents. Sustainability Study: While there is significant property available for development within our Urban Services Boundary, we need a method to keep track of our development. Nonpartisan primary election Nonpartisan primary for Mayor of Lexington Incumbent Linda Gorton and David Kloiber defeated Adrian Wallace and William Weyman in the primary for Mayor of Lexington on May 17, 2022. 60, o'connor was born in Ireland, his parents migrating when was! 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