Councillor Jared Cassidy | Politician
Councillor Jared Cassidy
Phone: +61 7 3667 6011
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25.01.2022 SIGN OUR PETITION - Link below
25.01.2022 DEAGON LEGEND AWARD - Finalists After sorting through our pool of nominations we have our three finalists!! Comment below to show your support for these three great locals.
25.01.2022 Today we launched our community campaign against Brisbane's mozzie madness. Time is of the essence. With Ross River Fever cases through the roof and a La Nina weather event ahead of us, Council must act now to keep residents safe. Hundreds of residents have already signed our petition, calling on Adrian Schrinner and his team to put more boots on the ground and provide our mozzie teams with the best possible resources. ... Stop the oversight. Start the action. Link to petition below https://www.megaphone.org.au//fix-brisbane-s-mozzie-madnes
24.01.2022 The Dreggs Music were in Deagon this morning as part of the Brisbane Festival Street serenades!! Keep and eye out for more great pop-up acts coming to our neighbourhoods this month
23.01.2022 And important COVID update on todays figures
23.01.2022 This is fantastic news. Everyone deserves a fair days pay for a fair days work
23.01.2022 Congrats to the boys and girls from The Sandgate-Redcliffe Gators & Juniors - Sandgate Redcliffe District Cricket Club on a great 2019-20 season. COVID has delayed the presentations by 6 months - but the enthusiasm levels were as high as ever
23.01.2022 MOZZIE SPRAYING Aerial mosquito treatment is planned for Tuesday 15 December and may extend into the following day. The aerial mosquito treatment will be undertaken by helicopters, commencing around 12 noon, covering areas such as Tinchi Tamba Wetlands, Bald Hills, Brighton, Boondall Wetlands, Brisbane Airport, Port of Brisbane, Pinkenba, Tingalpa, Hemmant and along Bulimba and Tingalpa Creeks, as well as Mud, St Helena and Green Islands (weather conditions permitting).... This aerial spray targets the salt marsh mosquitos that affect all Northside suburbs. The spray used specifically targets mosquito larvae and doesn’t affect other insects or animals.
21.01.2022 If you live in the suburbs of Aspley, Geebung, Zillmere, Carseldine, Bridgeman Downs, Chermside West or Bald Hills, please get behind my good mate Bart Mellish MP- Member for Aspley, and consider having a sign in your yard!
21.01.2022 Certainly something fishy going on here
21.01.2022 WORLD CLEAN-UP DAY This Saturday the 19th!! Litter Loan Kits are still available for pick up at the Deagon Ward Office. ... If you and your family or friends feel like chipping in and lending a hand this Saturday drop through and grab a kit, every bit counts and sets a great example for those around us. Visit the Ward Office at: 2A/47 Brighton Road, Sandgate
20.01.2022 Queenslands successful response to COVID has not been by accident - its been through strong actions taken by the State Government, supported by the community. Keep up the great work Queensland
20.01.2022 Community Service Announcements January 11 ~ In accordance with Queensland Government guidelines, these Council facilities will reopen to the public from Tuesday, 12 January. Visitors must wear a mask at all times when inside Council venues, until 1am January 22.... Libraries Community Halls Pools and aqua parks Environment Centres The Museum of Brisbane Brisbane Powerhouse (Friday 15 January) Brisbane City Hall Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium Visible Ink Youth Hub Active and Healthy classes Community Immunisation clinics The following events will reopen as per normal scheduling: The Enchanted Garden at Roma Street (Wednesday 13 January) The Sound Society at South Bank (Friday 15 and Saturday 16 January) The Moonlight Cinema at Roma Street. Waste services will continue as normal. Our Resource Recovery Centres remain open. CityHopper, Cross River, CityCat and SpeedyCat services will operate to normal timetables from 6pm 11 January. Masks must be carried and worn at all times. Funeral services will continue, but will be limited to 50 people inside Council’s chapels, or 100 people for outdoor burials. Council Cabs continue to operate, to support eligible clients to access essential services. All passengers must wear a face mask. Higher than normal high tides expected Tues 12 Jan to Fri 15 Jan. Sandbags available at Council locations: Darra, Morningside, Newmarket, Zillmere, Lota. Info on tide predictions: http://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Tides/Tide-tables.aspx For more information visit Brisbane City Council www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call (07) 3403 8888. For traffic information visit QLD Traffic www.QLDTraffic.qld.gov.au or call 13 19 40
20.01.2022 0 new cases in the Sunshine State today!
20.01.2022 0 new cases today! Well done QLD.
20.01.2022 FREE Movie in the Park TONIGHT
20.01.2022 You may have seen reports of a fatality at OCallaghan Park yesterday evening. This is incredibly sad news and devastating for a family that is grieving. Zillmere is a unique and close-knit community in Brisbane and is a real melting pot of culture. Weve always been very successful at celebrating our differences, because they are what makes this community strong. The violence we saw is unacceptable and has no place in our community. We cant let people use these events to se...ek to divide the community. We shouldnt tolerate incendiary language that is designed to insight intolerance towards any group of people. Ive spoken with our state member, Leanne Linard, this morning and we will continue work together with our local Police to ensure community safety. Ill also be in contact with Council today, to renew our calls for improved lighting, access and safety throughout the complex.
18.01.2022 Well this would be a disaster for anyone who uses Gympie Road or the Bruce Highway! Its all well and good for politicians to champion projects - but when experts give it to you straight - best not to just call them liars
18.01.2022 Exciting few days ahead - keep an eye out for this years line up!
18.01.2022 Here is some useful and detailed information on this weekend’s lockdown
18.01.2022 "Suffering in silence is not the answer, asking for help is never weak." Today is our opportunity to ask a mate, a colleague or a family member how theyre doing, it takes two minutes and could have a lifetime of impact. We cant let them go it alone. ... Dont be afraid to ask. Dont be afraid to answer. - R U OK Day 2020
17.01.2022 SANDGATE NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN: I have received an update from the Neighbourhood Planning Team regarding the next stage of the draft Sandgate Neighbourhood Plan. see below for more details **************************************... The draft strategy for the Sandgate District Neighbourhood Plan underwent community consultation in late 2019. Council officers have been considering the range of matters raised in the community feedback on the draft strategy, and are developing the draft statutory neighbourhood plan for the area. The next step is for the draft statutory neighbourhood plan to go to Council for consideration, before being sent to the state government for the consideration of state interests and to seek approval to commence statutory public notification. At this stage it is anticipated that the draft statutory neighbourhood plan will be available for public consultation in early to mid-next year. ************************************** I know there was a significant community interest in this neighbourhood plan and Ive made it very clear to the Lord Mayor and Planning Chair in Council, that our communitys wishes must be taken into account when this draft plan is released.
16.01.2022 Having a solid commitment to making Brisbane a carbon neutral city would be a game changer in the national conversation about how to deal with climate change. Acting now will get us ahead of the game. Read my opinion piece in BrisbaneNow
16.01.2022 Answers to questions about mask wearing:
15.01.2022 SUE'S KORNER - COURIER MAIL - STORY EXCERPT BELOW - "A $1 million overhaul is set to breathe new life into Sue’s Korner after the popular Boondall shopping hub was chosen for inclusion in the Brisbane City Council Village Precinct Project.... The project aims to increase the centre’s overall attractiveness, amenity, safety and accessibility, which could include improving footpaths, planting trees and gardens, installing street furniture and minor civil works. Councillor for Deagon Ward Jared Cassidy has been campaigning and petitioning for the Sue’s Korner upgrade since the Village Precinct Project was announced in 2018. An upgrade is well and truly needed, (Sue’s Korner) is dilapidated and dated, Cr Cassidy said. The business owners have done a lot to lift the look and feel of their properties but the public spaces haven’t kept up at all, there’s been no work done there and it’s well beyond time." It’s very visible, smack bang in the middle of Boondall, and by making those visual amenities nicer it will give the whole suburb a lift. PROJECT OUTLINE - Stage 1 of the development process will begin midway through the year when a concept design and internal investigations begin. Once those plans are in place the project will officially launch in February 2022, at which time the plans will be reviewed by councillors and become open for community engagement. Construction isn’t expected to begin until January 2023, with a planned completion date in July of that year. - STAY TUNED FOR UPDATES
15.01.2022 SANDGATE HAWKS - BRAND NEW FENCE After securing funding for the Sandgate Hawks earlier this year it's great to see the fence up and in action. I had the chance to speak with Club President Chad Polinski about how funding has helped the club and what's coming up for one of the Northside's favourite footy clubs!... FROM AGES 3 to 63 COME AND PLAY FOOTY WITH THE HAWKS! OPEN DAY - Saturday 6th Feburary from 10am - 2pm
15.01.2022 Just over five years ago, Dad had my back when I was sworn in as a Councillor. That day wasnt any different - he always has Happy Fathers Day!
15.01.2022 Lockdown to end at 6.00PM tonight - some measures remain in place - have a read below to familiarise yourself
14.01.2022 WET WEATHER = MOZZIES Brisbane residents want to be able to enjoy Christmas at home without the fear of Ross River Fever buzzing around their back decks. This recent wet weather is yet another reminder that mosquito problems are worse than ever this year. ... More boots on the ground and better resources for our mozzie teams are absolutely vital. Sign the petition below to demand better from the Lord Mayor. https://www.megaphone.org.au//fix-brisbane-s-mozzie-madnes
14.01.2022 While having the opportunity to Chair the Zillmere Senior Citizens AGM I also had the chance to present Mrs Betty Gane with a token of our communities appreciation after 47 years of service to the Zillmere Seniors. Betty is a strong, straight to the point kind of character with an unbelievable work ethic and today was a great chance to show how much she is valued. Zillmere and the wider Deagon Ward is lucky to have her!!
14.01.2022 Fighting for our suburbs
12.01.2022 COVID-19 With the changing COVID-19 situation it is now more important than ever to reinforce our social distancing measures. Stirling Hinchliffe MP and I both ask that if you are SICK ... 1. Stay at HOME 2. Get TESTED
12.01.2022 You would be hard pressed to find a community more united right now than ours right here on the Northside. By all accounts the Deagon Ward has shown amazing resilience and discipline the past two days - pulling together behind the Premier’s plan to deny the Virus a foothold in Qld. Seeing the community respond by staying at home and masking up when out and about has reminded me how proud I am to be part of this community - all working together.... Further to this point the Queensland Police Commissioner has recently stated "The public and the community have been pretty amazing in terms of compliance, so we're incredibly pleased... Well done to everyone and keep it up!!
12.01.2022 Another strong result for QLD - one new case already in quarantine
12.01.2022 2 new cases in QLD overnight
11.01.2022 IMPORTANT AUDITIONS CLOSE TOMORROW
10.01.2022 Mulbeam Park - Court update (no.3) After visiting Mulbeam park earlier this week I was excited to see progress has continued to shoot along with the new court almost complete. Not long now until this great facility opens up and provides yet another quality recreational space for the Boondall community. ... Stay tuned!!
10.01.2022 A shocking record for our suburbs. Papering over cracks isnt fixing footpaths
09.01.2022 3 new cases - All known contacts and all in quarantine.
09.01.2022 Great to attend the raffle draw this morning - congratulations to the lucky winners!!
08.01.2022 COMMUNITY NOTICE Brisbane City Council wishes to advise the following changes to some facilities, services and events from 1am Friday 22 January, in accordance with the State Government’s easing of COVID-19 restrictions. Masks will no longer be mandatory for visitors to wear inside indoor Council venues, unless social distancing is not possible ... The maximum number of visitors permitted inside indoor Council venues will return to 1 person per 2 square metres (sqm) Ticketed venues will return to 100 per cent capacity, however patrons are encouraged to wear masks on entry and exit Private gatherings of up to 100 people will be allowed in public spaces such as Council parks The maximum number of visitors permitted in any of the following Council venues will vary according to each one’s size, layout and social distancing capacity, with enhanced sanitation and safety measures remaining in place for the safety of visitors and employees: Libraries Community Halls Pools and aqua parks Environment Centres The Museum of Brisbane (MOB) Brisbane Powerhouse Brisbane City Hall Sir Thomas Brisbane Planetarium (temporarily closing from Monday 25 January to Saturday 20 February for accessibility works) Brisbane Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Active and Healthy classes Community Immunisation clinics Regional business centres Visible Ink Youth Hub Resource Recovery Centres Tip shops WASTE Waste services, including residential bin collections, bin repairs and replacements will continue as normal, with enhanced sanitation and safety measures remaining in place for the safety of residents and employees. Funerals and Council chapels Funeral services will continue as per normal operations, however, in accordance with State Government restrictions will be limited to: 50 people inside Council’s chapels 100 people for outdoor burials Public transport operations While masks are no longer mandatory when travelling on public transport, we strongly encourage passengers to continue carrying a face mask for use when social distancing is not possible Enhanced sanitation and safety measures will remain in place for the safety of residents and employees We encourage patrons to continue leaving a gap between themselves and others, and to stay home if unwell Bus and ferry services will continue operating to normal timetables For more information on closures visit www.brisbane.qld.gov.au or call Council on (07) 3403 8888.
08.01.2022 Todays the final Council meeting before recess, and Ive decided to bring the Council Zoom chamber to the Deagon Ward Office! Can you spot the trees from the Einbunpin Lagoon Parklands out the window?
08.01.2022 CAUTION IN FLOODWATER. After recent flooding from rain and high tides various streets around Sandgate, Brighton and Deagon have been affected. Unnecessary driving through these streets can cause further property damage. I have raised the issue of road closures during these events with Council - but when there is water over the road please avoid driving through there unless absolutely necessary. ... With a very wet summer predicted this localised flooding could occur again over the coming months.
07.01.2022 Looking for great dinner options tonight? Be sure to check out Sandgates newest restaurant!
06.01.2022 ZERO new cases recorded
05.01.2022 Important notice from Queensland Health
05.01.2022 A great shout out to some of the amazing local light displays in the Deagon Ward!! Which one is your favourite?
05.01.2022 Proud to get behind a fantastic local footy club - Zillmere Eagles Junior Australian Football Club
05.01.2022 Todays COVID update - 1 confirmed case:
04.01.2022 COUNCIL MEETING In this weeks Council meeting I spoke about my petiton to support fantastic northside business RampAttak Indoor Skatepark in finding a new home. It was excellent to see this supported at Council.... We also discussed the Lord Mayors lacklustre COVID economic response. Its a phony surplus that needs to be replaced with local, shovel ready infrastructure projects.
04.01.2022 Elected officials should not be regurgitating the lines of conspiracy theorists. The Chief Health Officer, Dr Jeannette Young, has been doing a fantastic job keeping Queenslanders safe. The last thing we need is people like John-Paul Langbroek sitting in our Parliament during this crisis, or ever.
04.01.2022 Better, more secure jobs mean better outcomes for ratepayers
04.01.2022 Curlew Park - Bungama St Bridge After an outstanding local effort to bring Council’s attention to safety issues on the Curlew Park Bridge - Council committed to making this path SAFER. With several incidents along this stretch of path the solution needed to be one that had a real impact on how users interacted with each other and the bridge itself.... Has this problem really been fixed by repainting the centreline and a new sign? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
04.01.2022 Scott Morrison is the only world leader who still backs Trump.
04.01.2022 We aren’t letting this go. Protect residents. Take Action. Petition link below ... https://www.megaphone.org.au//fix-brisbane-s-mozzie-madnes
03.01.2022 FREE Movie in the Park Great to see the local community welcome in the New Year with 2021’s first Movie in the Park! If you missed out tonight come down next Tuesday to join us for Australia Day by the Bay (FREE CONCERT) at the Einbunpin Lagoon parklands. ... Looking forward to more events like this in 2021!!
02.01.2022 BOONDALL GYG You may have heard the very sad news that Sultans Restaurant will be closing its doors in the coming months. Sultans has been a fantastic local business for the last 15 years and I wish the owners and staff all the very best for the future. Since this news, it has come to my attention that Guzman y Gomez have recently put in a development application for the site on Sandgate Rd ... Would you be keen for a GYG right here in Boondall? You can check out the full application here: https://developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au/Do/GetAllDocument
02.01.2022 Some detailed information on todays COVID cases
02.01.2022 Out supporting my mates Bart Mellish MP- Member for Aspley and Stirling Hinchliffe MP today The Queensland Governments strong plan to unite and recover as we emerge from COVID means we can get out and enjoy the amazing community we live in.
02.01.2022 ZERO cases for the third time this week
01.01.2022 Sandgate Hawks Today saw a tough battle between the Sandgate Hawks - Colts team and the Noosa Tigers AFC. While going down today the mighty hawks are already through to the finals!!... Its great to get down and support our local teams while enjoying a quality game between two solid footy clubs. Stay tuned for a Finals day update!
01.01.2022 Geebung Community Kindy C&K Geebung is a community based, not for profit kindy that has been operating since 1966! Providing excellent education in line with the National Curriculum, its definitely worth checking out. ... See below for their detailed welcome video and if you would like to get into contact with the team they can be reached at : 3265 6609 : [email protected] : geebungkindy.com.au
01.01.2022 Happy Walk Safely to School Day! Heres some pre-COVID throwback pics of some fantastic Active School Travel events at Sacred Heart Primary School Sandgate and Nashville State School
