Hi, by way of introduction, my name is David Cramer, I’ve lived (as a home owner) in Collaroy Plateau for 15years, I have 3 young kids and I work for a large IT company in Nth Ryde. (Don’t start me on commute times...)
My Home life
I’ve lived on the plateau for 15years, only stepping away for a brief work transfer to the ACT in the late 90’s. I don’t surf, but all my friends do. (I’m an ex-Canberra boy...can’t learn to surf in Canberra...) I’m married (15years) with 1 son and 2 daughters, attending Saint Augustine’s and St Rose primary schools. I play soccer on the weekends for the CCStrikers, (the mighty O35-5’s hopefully headed for the Grand final this year) and have done so for many years. I’m a certified soccer referee (black and white), but don’t get much time to officiate in games any more.
My Work Life
My Working life started with the National Capital Development Commission (NCDC) in Canberra, many, many years ago. I worked in the Town Planning division for 2 years, before moving to a role working on new Parliament house as a draftsman. I had a go at industrial design, then got a proper job with 11 years in commercial architecture, prior to my 13 years in IT.
I now work as an Engagement Manager in Microsoft Consulting, a job title that doesn’t actually tell you what I do...... I’m responsible for ensuring that the Services Microsoft Consulting delivers into the Telecommunications and Media sections of the corporate world are well received, deliver value and provide my customers with a good experience.
My commitments at work are to deliver high customer satisfaction (we survey our customers at the end of every job), manage my projects to mutually agreed levels of quality and budget, and ensure standards of fiscal responsibility are met.
My philosophy on life
I believe in doing the right thing, saying no when you mean no, and that everyone has an opinion. There are always three sides to any point, and I try hard to see others perspective before forming an opinion. My opinions are not absolute and I’m always open to alternate, new ideas. I believe in thinking things through prior to making a decision. I believe in live and let live, don’t negatively impact anyone else’s life, we all have enough to do without others adding to the stress.
Why am i running for council?
I want my kids to grow, live, work and stay in the area when they’re older. I want Warringah to be a clean and safe place to live and work. That’s in my next blog.....I’ve run out of time...
Harry's Blog extra - week 3
17 years ago
1 comment:
The emperor has no clothes and Warringah has no crown. It's a harsh reality that a government doesn't have the right to govern, but that's the reality of the NSW constitution.
Warringah Council functions under the Local Government Act, so when Dick Persson decides that ‘Dogs and beaches don’t mix’, he shows blatant disregard to the obligations and overarching purpose of council.
Council is required by law to provide adequate and equitable services. More ratepayers have dogs than children; in fact it’s about 40% with dogs. Therefore, the place to start with beach access is 40% of beaches – this makes sense BY LAW.
Several candidates have declared the beaches the most valuable asset in Warringah – that adds weight to our argument that Warringah has been greatly remiss in provided equitable access to this asset.
Barking Mad will work with the new council – but not for ‘one’ dog beach, not for one area that we have to drive to, but for a fair-share of public space.
Please tell me where you David, personally, stand on this matter and what promise you are willing to make to the numerous members of Barking Mad in Warringah?
Thank you,
Eedra Zey
Barking Mad – Equity for Pet Owners
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