FORMER Howlong citizen-of-the-year David Longley has joined a rapidly growing list of contenders chasing a spot on Federation Council.
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The Lowe Square committee of management chairman’s decision to enter the race comes on the first day of nominations officially being opened.
They close on August 9 and the field on September 9 will easily top 30 with Mr Longley to be among some high profile “below the line” contenders including former Corowa mayors Gary Poidevin and Fred Longmire.
Former Corowa Shire deputy mayor Mark Shields heads up the Howlong-based ticket titled “Right Choice”.
Mr Longley has lived in Howlong for four decades has been involved with the town’s football, tennis and golf clubs and Lions.
“I believe I have a lot to offer with management and financial skills honed over many years in business,” he said.
“I will not make any promises I can’t keep.
“If elected I would be one of nine and will do my best to represent the entire Federation Council fairly.”
But he said existing future planning for Howlong needed attention with the proposed compost facility on the edge of the town bringing the town’s growth sharply into focus.
“The current strategic plan for Howlong is badly flawed,” he said.
“The growth corridors are being closed by larger developments.
“This lazy planning has led to the proposed Cleanaway project being to the north-west of the town, blocking the future growth of our community.
“The council has no more industrial land for sale, but there is solid enquiry now for land.
“Again lack of planning has and will lead to more businesses going elsewhere.”
Candidates standing “below the line” have had limited success in recent Albury Council elections with Stuart Baker the last person to win a spot in 2004.
