“I’ll be re-elected” says Ipswich mayor; “Don’t bank on it” I say 27 Apr 2012 | 12:03 pm

A news article yesterday (“I’ll be re-elected, says Ipswich mayor”, AAP) quoted the current mayor as saying he had no concerns about being re-elected on Saturday when Ipswich residents go to the polls...

Vote for change before it’s too late 26 Apr 2012 | 11:10 am

An online poll* puts my opponent and me almost neck and neck at this point – too close to call. On Saturday, all Ipswich voters have an opportunity to make a change for the better. I am not a career ...

We need hi-tech council customer service centres at all Ipswich public libraries 25 Apr 2012 | 05:30 pm

As part of my plan to bring Ipswich into the 21st century, I am today announcing that, if I am elected mayor on Saturday, I will introduce customer service centres at all regional libraries. Ipswich ...

Current unbridled development is unsustainable and threatens local environment 24 Apr 2012 | 05:34 pm

Ipswich council, under the leadership of the current Mayor, has pursued a policy of relentless development, paying only lip service to environmental concerns. This is already causing environmental de...

My opponent has just admitted his failure as Mayor 23 Apr 2012 | 05:22 pm

In promising to kerb and channel hundreds of kilometres of roads, he has highlighted the extent of neglect that his council has overseen. These are his figures, not mine. They point glaringly to the f...

A challenge to a public debate on the issues 22 Apr 2012 | 07:17 pm

My opponent said recently that he didn’t know what I stood for. I have outlined what policies I would implement if I am elected Mayor of Ipswich next Saturday in my six point plan, which has been set ...

Peter Luxton talks about his plan to create more jobs in Ipswich 21 Apr 2012 | 05:16 pm

My vision for Ipswich 20 Apr 2012 | 01:43 pm

There are many things at the top of my list, such as kerbing and maintaining public assets, that should have been done years ago. Residents are worried about the rapid growth planned for Ipswich and f...

Campaign launches with policies to improve facilities, create jobs and support local businesses 19 Apr 2012 | 05:03 pm

My opponent talks about the need for communities to grow and be stronger. All very warm and fuzzy. But nothing about what Council will do to facilitate this. If a local council has a job to do, it is ...

Campaign Launch 18 Apr 2012 | 11:02 pm

I’ll be launching my campaign tomorrow morning (Thu 19 Apr) at 10.45am at the site of the old Jim Gardiner Pool in Griffith Street, at the top of Limestone Park, next to the PCYC. I’ll be expanding o...