Melbourne City Council election candidates

I am a new generation of politicians: brutally honest, pushing for change, and not a talking head. I am a crisis politician for challenging times. I am doing what government does not like – pressuring it to become transparent. I am working towards making public all council expenditures by next elections. I have already filed numerous FOI requests to access documents, applied for Regulator’s reviews, filed complaints and went to VCAT pushing for transparency. I now need your voice to make great things happen to Melbourne. Put me number one, or pressure your preferred candidate to achieve the same outcome. Together we will make City of Melbourne the first council to achieve full financial transparency. My other advocacy is in safety, emergency ready community, supporting neighbourhood houses, increased social support for youth, elderly, migrants and disadvantaged, environment, digital safety. I am now in VCAT versus state government agency fighting against use of recruitment AI that assesses a candidate’s personality based on 250+ words of written text recommending you for a job. Help bring change. Get in touch by email tell@e-send.au or post anonymously PO Box 28005 Docklands 8012.

Candidate's Indication of Preferences

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  LIU, Philip Le

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  OKE, Cathy

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  ZERVOS, Nicolas Paul

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  NUR, Hala

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  CAIAFA, Michael-Lee

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  WEI, Hope Lai

• 50

  MICHELSON, Steve

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  CAMILLO, Rafael

• 3

  CALDWELL, William

• 31

  MASTERS, Mary

• 32

  VASILEV-ROBERTSON, James

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  SMITH, Michael

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  LAM, Lawrence

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  GAO, Judy

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  LIU, Gladys

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  RAMANI, Zaim

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  CARNEY, Emma Elizabeth

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  TJANDRAMULIA, Olivia

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  GEE, Sandra

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  SINGH, Pratap

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  SAITO, Asako

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  JANDA, Sam

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  KATYAL, Aashna

• 26

  BANGAAR, Rabin

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  ROWSE, Andrew

• 7

  GREENWOOD, Jesse

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  GUEST, Owen

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  LISTON, You Li

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  GRIFFITHS, Davydd

• 54

  SHEIKH, Sainab Abdi

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  ALEISI, Michael

• 4

  MITCHELL, Krystle

• 5

  DURBIN, Jayden

• 56

  BALL, Olivia

• 57

  MOON, Aaron

• 58

  BERIH, Barry

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  MARTIN, Elvis

• 8

  GALBALLY, Sophy

• 10

  MUJRAL, Mavi

• 11

  LIN, Jing

• 12

  MOORE, Paul James

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  RYMER, Melissa

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  CULLEN, James

• 15

  KENNY-SARASA, Carole

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  LOUEY, Kevin

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  SCOTT, Mark

• 20

  TEH, Lisa

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  PATTISON, Jannine

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  ALI, Hamdi

• 23

  STANLEY, Suzanne

• 24

  HARTLEY-KEANE, Simone

• 51

  DADICH, Daniel Nair

• 52

  FOK, Ben

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  SEND, E.

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  LAND, Jake

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  KANSAKAR, Aishwarya

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  YUSUF, Mohamed

• 40

  FRENCH, Callum John

I have a dream of a Melbourne free of youth crime, a solution for the homeless and helpless. A thriving city bursting with locals, suburban office workers and tourists. A prosperous seven day and night city. The greatest city in the greatest country in the world blessed by prosperity. A country of natives, settlers and migrants united under one law and one flag. Equality for all. A country who chooses its migrants wisely, admit only those prepared to assimilate to our lifestyle, ambitions, hopes and aspirations. I pledge to listen to all opinions, so together we can make Melbourne a better place. I am passionate and determined about accomplishing this, older people have the wisdom and the knowledge that only comes from being alive for a few extra decades. Let me put that to good use for you. Let me sing the song I came here to sing. If you would like to know more about me and my policies please send your email address to jlandisadoer@gmail.com As sure as the sun rises I have the energy, ambition and wisdom to accomplish and achieve all your hopes. Let me do the next good thing! Let me make my dreams reality!

Candidate's Indication of Preferences

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  LIU, Philip Le

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  OKE, Cathy

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  ZERVOS, Nicolas Paul

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  NUR, Hala

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  CAIAFA, Michael-Lee

• 21

  WEI, Hope Lai

• 22

  MICHELSON, Steve

• 2

  CAMILLO, Rafael

• 3

  CALDWELL, William

• 4

  MASTERS, Mary

• 5

  VASILEV-ROBERTSON, James

• 23

  SMITH, Michael

• 24

  LAM, Lawrence

• 25

  GAO, Judy

• 26

  LIU, Gladys

• 27

  RAMANI, Zaim

• 28

  CARNEY, Emma Elizabeth

• 29

  TJANDRAMULIA, Olivia

• 14

  GEE, Sandra

• 15

  SINGH, Pratap

• 12

  SAITO, Asako

• 13

  JANDA, Sam

• 42

  KATYAL, Aashna

• 43

  BANGAAR, Rabin

• 10

  ROWSE, Andrew

• 11

  GREENWOOD, Jesse

• 8

  GUEST, Owen

• 9

  LISTON, You Li

• 51

  GRIFFITHS, Davydd

• 52

  SHEIKH, Sainab Abdi

• 53

  ALEISI, Michael

• 6

  MITCHELL, Krystle

• 7

  DURBIN, Jayden

• 54

  BALL, Olivia

• 55

  MOON, Aaron

• 56

  BERIH, Barry

• 30

  MARTIN, Elvis

• 31

  GALBALLY, Sophy

• 32

  MUJRAL, Mavi

• 33

  LIN, Jing

• 34

  MOORE, Paul James

• 35

  RYMER, Melissa

• 36

  CULLEN, James

• 37

  KENNY-SARASA, Carole

• 44

  LOUEY, Kevin

• 45

  SCOTT, Mark

• 46

  TEH, Lisa

• 47

  PATTISON, Jannine

• 48

  ALI, Hamdi

• 49

  STANLEY, Suzanne

• 50

  HARTLEY-KEANE, Simone

• 57

  DADICH, Daniel Nair

• 58

  FOK, Ben

• 38

  SEND, E.

• 1

  LAND, Jake

• 39

  KANSAKAR, Aishwarya

• 40

  YUSUF, Mohamed

• 41

  FRENCH, Callum John

My name is Aishwarya Kansakar (29), a proud Australian of Nepali-Tibetan heritage. Having lived in four countries, I now call Melbourne home. I am an AI and automation engineer, technology entrepreneur and COO at Women4STEM. I speak 7 languages and I am a University of Melbourne Alumni who is now a STEM education innovator with Monash University. After nearly a decade in Melbourne, I have witnessed dire challenges: unaffordable rent, unsafe conditions for women and children, rising homelessness and costs for businesses, and growing social isolation among youth and the elderly. Growing up amid Nepal's civil war and later living in Japan with extremely organised communities, I understand the value of a safe, thriving environment and the consequences of not having one. As a problem solver and community builder, I aim to address these issues with my expertise to introduce community-driven digital platforms and smart city initiatives to help residents actively engage in improving our city. By harnessing the power of technology and fostering stronger human connections, I seek to make governance more transparent and participatory. Melbourne has given me a life I once dreamed of, and I am committed to helping make it a place where everyone can thrive.

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My name is Yusuf, and I am running for Melbourne city councillor with a vision for a thriving, safe, and inclusive city. With my experience as a community organiser and secondary school teacher, I offer a deep understanding of Melbourne residents needs and strong problem-solving skills. My extensive background has equipped me to engage with diverse groups, advocate effectively, and mobilise resources. I have developed vital leadership and communication skills, managing classrooms and supporting students from varied backgrounds. I am committed to creating a vibrant and inclusive Melbourne where every resident can thrive. My four key areas: Supporting Small Businesses: I will work to reduce red tape and provide resources to help local businesses succeed. Enhancing Safety: I am dedicated to improving community policing, public lighting to ensure safety for everyone. Addressing Homelessness: I will advocate for affordable housing, comprehensive support services, and mental health programs to address homelessness compassionately. Ensuring Fair Council Rates: I will push for fair council rates and transparency I am passionate about making Melbourne a place where everyone feels included and valued. I invite you to support my campaign and help build a prosperous, safe, and inclusive Melbourne for all. Thank you for your consideration.

Candidate's Indication of Preferences

• 48

  LIU, Philip Le

• 49

  OKE, Cathy

• 50

  ZERVOS, Nicolas Paul

• 51

  NUR, Hala

• 52

  CAIAFA, Michael-Lee

• 53

  WEI, Hope Lai

• 54

  MICHELSON, Steve

• 46

  CAMILLO, Rafael

• 47

  CALDWELL, William

• 44

  MASTERS, Mary

• 45

  VASILEV-ROBERTSON, James

• 41

  SMITH, Michael

• 42

  LAM, Lawrence

• 43

  GAO, Judy

• 55

  LIU, Gladys

• 56

  RAMANI, Zaim

• 57

  CARNEY, Emma Elizabeth

• 58

  TJANDRAMULIA, Olivia

• 18

  GEE, Sandra

• 19

  SINGH, Pratap

• 10

  SAITO, Asako

• 11

  JANDA, Sam

• 12

  KATYAL, Aashna

• 13

  BANGAAR, Rabin

• 14

  ROWSE, Andrew

• 16

  GREENWOOD, Jesse

• 15

  GUEST, Owen

• 17

  LISTON, You Li

• 38

  GRIFFITHS, Davydd

• 39

  SHEIKH, Sainab Abdi

• 40

  ALEISI, Michael

• 2

  MITCHELL, Krystle

• 37

  DURBIN, Jayden

• 20

  BALL, Olivia

• 21

  MOON, Aaron

• 22

  BERIH, Barry

• 23

  MARTIN, Elvis

• 24

  GALBALLY, Sophy

• 25

  MUJRAL, Mavi

• 26

  LIN, Jing

• 27

  MOORE, Paul James

• 28

  RYMER, Melissa

• 29

  CULLEN, James

• 30

  KENNY-SARASA, Carole

• 31

  LOUEY, Kevin

• 32

  SCOTT, Mark

• 33

  TEH, Lisa

• 34

  PATTISON, Jannine

• 3

  ALI, Hamdi

• 35

  STANLEY, Suzanne

• 36

  HARTLEY-KEANE, Simone

• 8

  DADICH, Daniel Nair

• 9

  FOK, Ben

• 4

  SEND, E.

• 5

  LAND, Jake

• 6

  KANSAKAR, Aishwarya

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  YUSUF, Mohamed

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  FRENCH, Callum John

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Residents are this municipality. Without them melbourne city would just be a large suburban shopping Center. Residents are what make this town. In all cities on our planet, residents, be they owners of title deeds or renters, such as myself, are the people who experience a city daily. A political and social philosophy that summarises this view is called communitarianism. This land had this before Fawkner and Batman arrived. I am of the view it still exists today, renewed and changed by the time, commercial, ethical and political choices that generations of residents are making and have made. My Mother was born in this city. Her mother was at the Olympic water polo match in 1956 where there was blood in the water. My grandmother is now in her 80th year. She drove her friends in her Bettle to this city to attend Melbourne Teachers Collage. The city today is different to the city my grandmother grew in. What should be the same is a dislike of violence and a fondness for window shopping. I want to see a city I would be proud and happy to bring my grandmother into. I hope you do too.

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