Andrew Powell with his wife Taryn and his four children - Daniel and Erin and (front) Benjamin and Brielle
Thank you, the people of Glass House, for allowing me to be your state government representative for the next three years. The road ahead will be full of challenges but I can assure you I will always put the best needs of our communities first. This is an important time for the Queensland Government to improve services, cut waste and deliver the jobs they have promised. As your local representative I will ensure that my parliamentary colleagues, particularly the Government Ministers, hear the voice of Glass House loud and clear.
Many of you may already know that I am a father to four young children – Daniel (7), Erin (6), Brielle (3) and Benjamin (15 months). My wife Taryn and I settled in Palmwoods six years ago for the lifestyle and community spirit – both traits that I aim to support and promote at every opportunity. We are a sports mad family with golf and cricket among my personal favourites. Whilst my own soccer playing days are in recess I am thoroughly enjoying coaching Daniel’s soccer team again, and watching Erin embark on her own football career with the Palmwoods U6 Spartans.
Getting down to work, I am confident my experience in the Queensland public service will mean better outcomes for you. For some six years now I have been working with key government officials in the area, from a wide range of portfolios. I look forward to collaborating with them to resolve your local concerns. I plan to develop strong working relationships with local representatives of Main Roads, Queensland Parks and Wildlife, Queensland Health and the Department of Education to name just a few.
I will also continue to develop partnerships with the regional councillors and the federal representatives. Together, I am confident we can address issues like maintenance at our local schools, the Maleny State School drop off zone, safety concerns on the Steve Irwin Way and the Maleny-Kenilworth Rd and compensation issues related to the rail duplication and northern pipeline.
I plan to continue to door knock throughout my term in government so I can better understand the issues affecting people locally – so don’t be surprised if I knock on your door some time in the next three years.
I have received advice that, in the short term, I will be using the former Member for Glass House’s office at Caboolture. As the location is now outside of the electorate this is not a satisfactory long-term solution and I have begun negotiations to rectify this.
I will keep you posted on contact details in coming issues, but in the meantime, please continue to contact me on powell4glasshouse@gmail.com or 0401 015 502.
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