Cr.Lina Messina | Politician
Cr.Lina Messina
Phone: +61 488 444 744
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25.01.2022 Community Safety Safety is fundamental human right and is essential to our wellbeing.The safer people feel the more likely they are to participate in and enjoy the outdoors. Community Safety needs to be a council priority and we need to develop a Community Safety Framework. Let’s design a framework where a gender, cultural, youth and vulnerable lens are applied to our community facilities, public spaces, new developments and infrastructure. It must address integration of... solar and natural light, maintenance of paths, removal of graffiti and rubbish, design of landscaping for natural surveillance, drink stations , well placed seating, good shading, interesting views , clear walk and cycling paths and creative playgrounds to encourage use. We must maintain close relationships with law enforcements to address hot spots and implement risk mitigate strategies as proactive safety measures. #darebincouncilelections #darebincouncil #preston3072 #3072 #melbourne #darebin #independent #crlinamessina #central #centralward #prestonmarket #prestonmarketau #northcote #thornbury #fairfield #octopusschool #preston #prestoncentral #reservoir #safety #community #policy Authorised By Danielle Parker 25 William St, Preston 3072
24.01.2022 Thank you Chris for your testimonial. I am deeply humbled.
24.01.2022 Piazza’s; Create pop-up theatres, invite local artists & entertainers to activate closed council buildings, vacant shops and redesign our streetscapes. Economic Recovery must be a quintessential component of the next council plan. Let’s deliver on a committing to reinvigorate High St and Plenty Rd. Local shopping strips are the pulse of our community a vital link the multicultural identity of Darebin, small business are a integral component of that link. Our shopping ...precincts are outdated, uninviting, our streetscapes need to be clean and upgraded, our roads need to be pothole free and our paths even. Let’s bring character from economic initiatives, build amenity and invest in our main shopping precincts. Provide planter boxes, create that community hub, and deliver on the Preston precinct plan. Build a Go Local, Grow Local program to support small businesses and stimulate the micro economy. Darebin Council acted on my urgent motion submitted 6 June 2020 for the extension of the hospitality footprint for the traders and build superior streetscapes. Stage 4 restrictions have slowed down that roll out. We need to recreate the European piazzas, the parklets, bringing energy, vitality, the pulse back to our streets, open empty council buildings, vacant shops, parks for events, pop-ups including theatre, music and the arts. Assist businesses with social media training and identify alternate business models. Ensure Darebin's micro-economy thrives, invest in local jobs and capital works. Authorised By Danielle Parker 25 William St, Preston 3072 #darebincouncilelections #darebincouncil #preston3072 #3072 #melbourne #darebin #independent #crlinamessina #central #centralward #prestonmarket #prestonmarketau #northcote #thornbury #fairfield #preston #prestoncentral #reservoir #safety #community #policy
23.01.2022 One of my first motions if elected will be to stop the faux independents running as candidates. If you are a member of a political party, you must declare it on all your material including candidate statement. If you are a member of a political party and declaring yourself as an independent you are already declaring your first falsehood. Why would the community trust you thereafter. Economic Recovery first... Preston & Bell St.. precinct second.. faux candidates next.. In my vehicle..no mask required .
22.01.2022 Thank you Elizabeth for you contribution to your community. You have courage and so much drive, I know you have a huge future ahead of you. It was a pleasure to be part of your fundraiser. @askelizabeth101 Testimonial "When I decided to shave my hair & host a community fundraiser in honour of my late zio and a part of my grieving process, I was introduced to Lina. I knew from then that I had to have a space for others to share their stories. I also knew she would be apart of... my life for years to come. Lina is a hard working, passionate and caring person who goes above and beyond for everyone. Thank you for everything you’ve done thus far. You’re a godsend Kind regards, Elizabeth Marchi. #darebincouncilelections #darebincouncil #preston3072 #3072 #melbourne #darebin #independent #crlinamessina #central #centralward #prestonmarket #prestonmarketau #northcote #thornbury #fairfield #octopusschool #preston #prestoncentral
22.01.2022 Hi all, some of you would have received these orchestrated flyers delivered by a political party. There will be more orchestrated flyers to mislead voters. I would like to provide you with some clarity. In July, the capital budget was debated, an amendment to install soap dispensers with no monetary value was debated and lost. Some councillors voted against the motion due to the items below:... 1) Soap dispenser trials had already began earlier in the year. This was a trial to tackle the issues surrounding vandalism and theft of dispensers in public toilets. The trial ceased in May and the roll out had already commenced when the budget was debated. Now the operational budget had already allowed for the roll out of the soap dispensers. The budget that was debated on was not the operational budget but capital budget. If we had voted for this extra item we would have double dipped added the item to the operational budget and the capital budget. This flyer is misleading and was orchestrated for theatrics especially to make the community think twice re-election time. Why would a councillor not want soap in public toilets? I am a pandemic officer and I am aware of the importance of hand hygiene. My policy platform material has been for the upgrade to contactless technology for public toilets. Soap, pedal flushes. For the record here is my policy statement on public toilets and community hygiene control.
20.01.2022 In my term as a Darebin Councillor we delivered: The Octopus School Program. Now in it's third year the initiave is aimed at making walking, cycling, skating and scooting to school safe, easy and fun for families.... The winning school receives financial investment to underpin the outcomes. Reservoir Views Primary School was the recipient fo Octopus School Program. Reservoir Views Primary School has received a brand new bike shed, and fleet of children's bicycles to support active travel and Bike Ed. Newlands Primary School in 2019 and They have received new bike an weekly active travel competition, and in 2018 a competition was held to design decals that were applied to the road surface outside the school. The image below shows the active travel mural that students help design as part of the program. Reservoir West Primary School piloted the Octopus School Program during 2018. This included intensive consultation with the school to determine an approach to increase the numbers of students walking, cycling and scooting to school. The school is now running Bike Ed for all students in Grade 3 to Grade 6, with the use of their brand new fleet of 18 bicycles, stored in their newly built bike shed. #pandemicfreezone
20.01.2022 Let's Build a Global learning Centre. A new hub with conference rooms, a digital library and hubs for business and community.
20.01.2022 On 9th June I submitted an urgent motion to expand the traders footprint, in addition to ensure that safety and connectivity was a priority from east/west, south/north of a municipality. Approval was given for pop up bicycle paths. Thank you to my colleagues who supported it.
20.01.2022 As the Chair of the Metropolitan Local Government Waste Forum, I view waste as a resource. Often waste is viewed as an item we reject, discard and throw away. Consumerism, modern technology, our antiquated views, lack of mandatory product stewardship together with our disposal society is vastly to blame. Did you know that the Hallam Landfill site will close in the next seven to ten years? With Melbourne’s current population growth, urgent st...rategic planning is required to address the excess waste generated. As our metropolitan landfills increase and landfill levy escalates we need to boost our resource recovery infrastructure, to cut costs. We need to reduce waste sent to landfill, increase commercial and residential organic waste recovery, deliver community and environmental benefits, plan for Darebin’s population growth and address consumer behavioural change. We need industry innovation and reduction of waste to landfill. In order to undertake this we require to implement a superior hard rubbish service that addresses, Collection, recycles, repair and reuse solutions. Provide a weekly food organics bin, introduce a textile recovery service, ensure that a comprehensive waste service is provide to all multi-unit developments and commercial buildings, work with other councils to build a large scale anaerobic digestion facility, advocate for a superior Container Deposit Scheme in Victoria and toughen penalties for those who dump rubbish, chemicals and asbestos. Waste matters, economically, socially and environmentally. See more
19.01.2022 ’ /- To drive economic recovery we need to support the entrepreneurs, the innovators, those who foster those new ideas, goods, services, or procedures. We need to provide an environment for those that who want to start up a business, or accelerate their business growth. How do we do that? Via the creation of incubator or a co-network hub, together with accelerated programs and processes. The creation of a co-networking hub/busines...s incubator is to provide a platform, share overheads, and space. Financial success begins with a significant reduction of overheads, due to the sharing of the operating costs. Furthermore, need to find extra capital injection or capital structures means you can focus more on your business, the service delivery, the manufacturing the core of your business. Imagine sharing a commercial kitchen, a warehouse, a serviced office. It’s possible Darebin already have the Melbourne Innovation Centre, let’s build on that model. Let’s drive economic activity for small business. See more
19.01.2022 Now I have a website. www.linamessina.com.au Policy platform will be updated as I reveal them! Thank you to TonyDimoski and his dynamic team at Notion.
17.01.2022 There was more than a physical fog, that lingered over us, during the hot summer of ’19-‘20. There was also the haze on the debate on Climate Emergency/Change/Action. Our traditional summer of celebration with family and friends was clouded by the disastrous bushfires that ravaged our treasured flora, fauna and took precious lives. Our generation, witnessed unprecedented bushfires, severe floods and intense droughts. Australia is the driest in...habited continent in the world and highly vulnerable. So Why, is the debate on Climate Emergency so divided? How do we bring both sides of the deliberation along the journey, as some are feeling disenfranchised, rather than splitting and dividing we need to collectively walk the path together. Perhaps we need to put aside difference of opinions but start with Conversation on How do we Invest our Future. Collaboration is the key for inaction is not an option. Since Council first declared a state of climate emergency in 2017, 31 countries have followed, we have rolled out the largest local rooftop solar program in Australia, introduced food waste recycling, eliminated single-use plastic products at Council events, helped local businesses become more sustainable, advocated for change to other governments, ensured the NARQ will not be powered by gas, entered in a Power Purchasing Agreement (PPA) to switch to renewable sources, hosted a Climate Emergency Conference and planted a record amout of trees. We need to invest the Future of our Aussie backyard we need to Wake up together. Love your Aussie backyard. See more
17.01.2022 The white side of my day! I was invited to speak at a forum to discuss the issues faced by the Italian community re covid: Here are my suggestions; I am in a zoom meeting with Chair Multicultural Commissioner Viv Nguyen & ... I asked for the following; Josh Bull MP: 1) Grants/funding to elderly/vulnerable for Digital technology mentoring to stop the digital divide. 2) grants to councils to upgrade public toilets to a contactless facility 3)Grants for vouchers to generate economic activity for arts, entertainment, hospitality & health/beauty 4)More Assistance for people who are on temporary visas. 5) More Assistances for people who require mental health services.
16.01.2022 My Candidates statement: Local Government is the closest to the community, as we rebuild in the face of serious challenges, experienced leadership matters. It’s been an honour to be a Councillor for four years and former Deputy Mayor. My focus is, and will remain, delivering for the people, committed to community. Economic stability, entwined with social cohesion, will underpin our well-being as we emerge together. My extensive experience in finance will help deliver a budge...t that provides a responsible plan to drive economic growth, generate jobs, deliver significant infrastructure and improve community services. Our dynamic Darebin is facing unprecedented times, as the ratepayer, you are entitled to the best return on your investment. With your esteemed vote, I will protect our local community-based organisations, reignite arts, parklands and cultural institutions, such as the Preston Market. These are our primary sources of connection and identity. Safety is a priority, and I will implement a community safety framework, provide superior cycling infrastructure including bike repair and water stations, introduce a graffiti tag register, ensure penalities are enforced for those who vandalise and dump rubbish. I want a council that supports Prestonians - from its vibrant business community to its vulnerable. We need Councillors who are committed to its residents, not political parties. As an Independent, I can deliver that commitment. I pledge to clean and upgrade footpaths, roads, bolster climate action, increase kindergarten places, introduce programs to stop the digital divide amongst the youth, elderly, those with disabilities. We will redevelop sports pavilions, build an Intercultural centre and a Global Learning Hub. My continued advocacy for the level crossing removals and delivering on the Future of Preston Plan are evidence of my commitment to our area. I will champion sustainable development and deliver a waste circular micro economy. Contact me anytime on 0488 444 744. See more
14.01.2022 I have a few food weaknesses, Seafood, Gelato, Asparagus, Broad beans, Prickly Pears, Artichokes, Bufalo Mozzarella... Olives, Sicilian Food & Chicken/Leek Pies.. @redbeancoffeeroasters has both on the menu today!! Yummmm
09.01.2022 Council develop an implementation plan and a land acquisition plan for Breathing Space: Darebin Open Space Strategy to support the increase to the open space levy. It is anticipated that this further work will be developed this year and community consultation will occur in early 2021. Here are the gaps identified in the Central Ward. Look for the red markings on the map.
08.01.2022 As we rebuild in the face of serious challenges, experienced leadership matters. It’s been an honour to be a Councillor for four years and former Deputy Mayor. My focus is, and will remain, delivering for the people, committed to community. A leader finds the balance between business foresight, performance, and character. They have vision, courage, integrity, humility and focus along with the ability to plan strategically and catalyse cooperation amongst their team. A leader empowers and challenges, fostering critical and analytical thinking. Choose wisely when you vote in your local council elections. #darebincouncilelections #darebincouncil #preston3072 #3072 #melbourne #darebin #independent #crlinamessina #central #centralward #prestonmarket #prestonmarketau #northcote #thornbury #fairfield #octopusschool #preston #prestoncentral
05.01.2022 The Oakhill Precinct located on the corner of Tyler st & Plenty rd Streetscape has needed attention for a number of years. So what is currently planned? Footpath renewal works for this precinct are planned for October 2020. Council’s 20/21 capital works program includes a streetscape improvement project for this precinct and it is anticipated that these works will be carried out in the first half of 2021. These works are still being scoped but may include additional footpath works, new street furniture and signage and additional items which improve pedestrian access and improve the amenity for local traders (street trees, planter boxes and public art). Looking for to seeing this project.
05.01.2022 A year ago today I was asked by several different groups of Bell Primary Students for the opportunity to be interviewed on various subjects; multiculturalism, environment, economy, evolution of our learning framework. Such forward thinkers Permission was obtained to post images:
04.01.2022 Contactless Public Toilets The directive currently is for more outdoor activity, the pandemic has heightened infection control measures. It’s now time to rethink the short comings of our public amenities. Our toilets need to be designed to ensure safe practices are in place. The antiquated toilet and service model needs addressing. Let’s deliver on installing touchless public toilet technologies; sensor taps, soap dispensers and pedal flush systems to reduce the virus spread. Authorised By Danielle Parker 25 William St, Preston 3072 #darebincouncilelections #darebincouncil #preston3072 #3072 #melbourne #darebin #independent #crlinamessina #central #centralward #prestonmarket #prestonmarketau #northcote #thornbury #fairfield #octopusschool #preston #prestoncentral #reservoir #safety #community #policy
03.01.2022 You know you are a NONNA and your Furniture starts overflowing with ALESSIO’s TOYS The joys of grandmother hood.
02.01.2022 The characteristics of a leader Integrity following your moral or ethical convictions. This election campaign has shed some light on which leaders have that characteristic and which do not. Your vote matters, choose wisely, do not fall for orchestrated, theatrics, photoshopped material, and candidates posing as independents who are members of political parties.
01.01.2022 Today was a black and white, nothing to do with my beloved soccer and football clubs, but a day where the polar end of the spectrum are experienced. The darkness, the black matter one ignores and pushes aside, bubbles away until it reaches its climax, the critical point, just like when a kettle boils and the lid elevates and whistles. I received a call from the bully who delivered a riddle, the riddle of course was that he would arrange the defacing of my billboards as a ...warning. That was my kettle moment. The defacing of my property is much more though. The bully took it out of the one on one discussion to the public eye. I somehow blame myself, did I get to comfortable with the bad behaviour, it was so often replicated, that it became a cultural norm. You see harassment, stalking, and accumulative bully behaviour is what some would say is normal for anyone in political arena. Or is it? Politics should be about serving the community, not about an egomaniac belting his chest like a gorilla. Some of you may say grow up Messina, you choose this arena, it comes with the territory. Who decided that it came with the territory? Politics should not be about pointing fingers, chest pounding. Now let’s flip it. When did we allow vandalism, graffiti to be normal. Look around Melbourne, why do we allow the act of vandalism, to deface, destruct any property acceptable in society. It’s a crime and we do nothing. When did it become normal to say go ahead vandalise our property, go ahead continue your chest pounding. That gorilla will pound his chest once to often and in the mist he will be exposed. Then who will be the banana, for his orchestrated theatrics will be seen by many. https://www.news.com.au///68e85baea784e01b9a7a30213b598b1e See more
01.01.2022 As a council we installed 1,011 Solar Saver Programs with 508 systems installed in low-income households.
