The ACT election presents an opportunity to ACT Community Council Presidents who represent their communities and share insights on issues and opportunities.

I spoke to President of the Gungahlin Community Council; Peter Elford to discover Gungahlin locals positively view development in their area. However improved roads, access to local public schools and surrounding suburbs remain a priority.

Similarly, President of the Woden Valley Community Council, Martin Miller expressed the need for urban rejuvenation including upgrades to the bus interchange. With the closure of the Woden Basketball Courts, there is also an absence of an indoors-sporting venue and there is widespread community interest for an arts precinct in the Woden Valley.

The ACT election results will indefinately influence how government reponds to these issues. People within the ACT have the opportunity to express the concerns of their communities directly to electoral candidates and potentially determine community outcomes.

Originally broadcast on 3rd October, 2016.