Cr Josh Funder
Elected as a representative of Melba Ward (which takes in Richmond, Burnley and Cremorne) at the November 2008 elections, Cr Funder thinks Yarra is a great place to live and work but could be made even better.
“I love Yarra’s diversity. You can walk through Richmond and around the world in an hour,” he said.
The 39-year-old said he was pushing for Council to focus more on the delivery of its core services, to invest in the local community through upgrading local facilities, and to become a leader in environmental planning.
“We can be proud of our achievements across Yarra,” Cr Funder said.
“Already, this Council has successfully boosted childcare places in Yarra, started to redevelop Victoria Park, founded the Yarra Energy Foundation and implemented Local Law 8 to reduce the harm of public drinking."
An investor in the healthcare community, Cr Funder has graduate degrees in Science and Law and is a member of the Australian Labor Party.
One of his most satisfying overseas assignments was working with the Clinton Foundation HIV/AIDS Initiative to successfully negotiate reduced prices for anti-retroviral drugs across Africa.
Cr Funder is a member of Council’s Audit Committee and has co-led the creation of the Yarra Energy Foundation.
He can be contacted on 9205 5053 or 0428 386 337, or at Josh.Funder@yarracity.vic.gov.au
Below is a map which shows the area Cr Funder represents:
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Further information
John Blighe
Admin Officer - Mayors and Councillors' Office
9205 5053
John.Blighe@yarracity.vic.gov.au
c/o PO Box 168 Richmond 3121
Fax (03) 8417 6666
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