The investigation has resulted in two councillors facing charges for failing to declare interests.

“Greens on Ballarat City Council will work for a clean environment and clean politics,” said Jon Stanger. “Our only interest will be the community.”

“The losers in all this have been the Ballarat community,” said Jon Stanger. “We need fresh faces on Council, people who are there for the community first, not for themselves, their mates or the big end of town.”

“As a Greens candidate for Council, I offer third party insurance,” said Jon Stanger. “I will work cooperatively with anyone on Council but also act as a watchdog.”

“We have candidates for Council from both Labor and Liberal parties, all calling themselves independent, but what this investigation shows is that nobody is truly independent; we all have interests,” said Jon Stanger. “What is needed is a watchdog to ensure the interests of the community are put first.”

“It's time for a more open Council that acts with honesty and integrity.”

“We need fresh faces to bring a new commitment to transparency.”

For more information and comment, please contact:
Jon Stanger on 0415 755 181