Franklin is my home, and I want to see it flourish. I have lived on this land and been part of our wonderful community for half a century, my wife and I have raised our children here and I want our home to retain it's beauty for our grand-children. I have worked within the transport and farming sectors from a young age. As a volunteer I have received the service medal of the order of St John and life membership of the large sporting club I was previously the president for. I want everyone of you to feel like your voice is heard and supported in our community. I want to preserve our recreation spaces and make them more user-friendly. I aim to provide stronger community-council communication, and hold council controlled organisations (C.C.O.s) as well as service providers to account. Let's make our home the paradise it could be!