By Brendan Rees
Norman Fosberry will be running as an independent in the seat of Cranbourne at this month’s state election.
Mr Fosberry says he’s focused on providing a strong voice in the Victorian parliament to address the needs of our Cranbourne Community.
Unlike the candidates from the Labor and Liberal; he says he does not need to be a “puppet” of the major parties whose focus is on “internal politicking” rather than addressing the issues of the public.
“Voting for me will bring enhanced safety on our streets and home; better transport facilities to reduce commute time, improved health facilities closer to home, support to young, senior and needy who struggle with rising bills and stagnant wages and make processes simple for businesses to set up and increase employment in Cranbourne,” Mr Fosberry said.
He said would take a zero-tolerance action on crime to “bring back the respect,” which law abiding residents of Cranbourne deserve.
“I will support providing the police with the necessary man power, police stations, powers, process and tools to efficiently carry out their responsibilities,” he said.
Mr Fosberry said the traffic gridlock, circling for parking at railway stations, frequent road works and the single-line train service had continued to have a negative impact on people and “erode quality of life.”
He will look for “drastic minimisation” of congestion with options available including elimination of traffic lights and roundabouts.
Mr Fosberry will also aim to increase the number of rail services to Cranbourne as well as fast track the second line between Dandenong and Cranbourne, which is “urgently needed by our ever-growing rail commuters.”
He believes facilities need to be improved for early childhood learning programmes, dis-ability, chronic and mental health services
As an experienced business man in the Cranbourne community; Mr Fosberry will work towards simplifying the process to start and conduct business.
He will engage with business and government agencies to evaluate mutual benefits for business and trainees in order to substantially increase the employment of those entering the work force and/or in transition.
“Being an independent gives me the flexibility to be 100 per cent committed to the community of Cranbourne.”
