Hawkesbury Councillor and former Penrith business owner Mike Creed has been locked in as the Liberal Candidate for Macquarie at next year’s Federal Election.
Macquarie is currently held by Labor’s Susan Templeman but will be a tightly fought seat now that Liberal strongholds Leonay and Emu Plains form part of the electorate.
“Raised with the belief that success comes through hard work and giving back to the community, I have always been motivated by a desire to make a positive contribution to the community that has given me and my family so much,” Creed said.
“Over the years, that has involved participation in many local initiatives, sports clubs, charitable organisations, and business groups.”
Creed said next year’s election would be fought on a range of issues, with cost-of-living at the top of the list.
“Born and raised in this electorate, I have a strong connection with this community, and it has been incredibly tough watching what has been happening to it over the last few years,” he said.
“This community has been under incredible pressure from increasing mortgage repayments, rents, electricity and petrol prices, and the sharp increases in the cost of food.
“Our community needs a strong advocate at a time when local households and businesses are finding their budgets stretched beyond breaking point.
“I put myself forward as the candidate for Macquarie because I know we live in one of the most amazing parts of Australia, and I will fight to protect its unique character.
“If elected, I will work tirelessly to bring more funding for our services and infrastructure, and ensure that Macquarie schools and hospitals get the funding they need, we get the funding our roads need for repairs after numerous natural disasters, and upgrades for our sporting facilities.”
Troy Dodds
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