Scrapping the M5 East toll and protecting green open spaces have topped Anoulack Chanthivong 2020 Christmas wish list.
Since first elected in 2015 as the State Member for Macquarie Fields, he has penned a letter to Santa each year highlighting areas of need in his electorate.
This year Mr Chanthivong sought community input on his wish list.
He says he was not surprised to see scrapping the M5 East toll top the list.
“The M5 East Toll – a new tax on an old road – is unfair and places an unacceptable financial burden on commuters in South Western Sydney,” Mr Chanthivong said.
Other top priorities, as voted by constituents in the Macquarie Fields electorate, included:
- A local Service NSW Centre;
- More policing and safer streets;
- More local jobs; and
- A lift for Macquarie Fields Station.
Other issues relevant to the electorate included more footpaths, playgrounds and recreational open space; saving the Hurlstone Farm; investing in more TAFE courses and training opportunities; and upgrading and air-conditioning local schools.
“The Liberal Government has consistently ignored our needs and failed to deliver vital infrastructure and services for our rapidly growing community,’’ says Mr Chanthivong.
“My Christmas wish list is an annual tradition highlighting the needs of our community.
“I write to Santa each year in the hope that he will deliver the goods for our community.
“It is a plea for action, not more empty promises or spin from this Liberal Government.
“I will always fight for a fair go for our community and our fair share,” Mr Chanthivong said.
