Elections and … heritage

The single word that is most relevant to this website is ‘heritage’. So it’s relevant to look for that in candidates’ platforms.

In 2017, seven (7) candidates used the word ‘heritage’ in their platform statements: Brad Pettitt (‘restoration of our city’s heritage buildings’), Adin Lang (‘maintain the city’s vibrant history and heritage’), Roel Loopers (‘uncompromisingly protect our heritage West End’), Linda Wayman (‘I believe in respecting and nurturing its heritage’), Catherine Hammond (‘I will also work for improvements in … heritage issues’), Liam Carter (‘where heritage is protected’), and Andrew Sullivan (‘I will use my heritage expertise’ – but notice that it’s about him, not heritage as such) — tho not Jenny Archibald, former Pres. Freo Soc.).

This year, 2019, the word ‘heritage’ is mentioned by only three (3) candidates: Geoff Graham (‘I support Fremantle’s heritage’), John Dowson (‘I am passionate about preserving and enhancing Fremantle’s heritage, and have published several books on the topic.’), and Bryn Jones (‘Fremantle’s unique heritage and environment’).

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