“I am privileged to be amongst a group of experienced Councillors and hope to absorb their knowledge and learn the procedural and administrative routine from the CEO’s office.

“I am a firm believer in community consultation. I will listen to the residents even though I may have a different personal opinion. This should not preclude you from stopping me when you see me or giving me a call.

“One thing that has worked for me in the past when taking up any issues is to see the end in the beginning. Therefore, if and when you have issues that you would like to talk to me about, please give a thought to this process. Every issue should end up as a win-win situation — this creates a great working relationship. 

“Australia, and Victoria in particular, is blessed with a multicultural community. Migration is a tough rite of passage and indeed receptiveness of the host community can make or break the experience new migrants receive from their adopted country.

“Tucker Ward is fortunate to have migrants in the composition of our community. Migrants are achievers and innovators.  Leaving one’s country is an act of courage and guts.

“In the words of the US President Barrack Obama: We all need to work together to make a union perfect.

“I look forward to working with all residents.”