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Putting Richmond First

Safer streets. Simpler government. Stronger local businesses.

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three priorities

The issues that matter most, with practical solutions that get results.

Safer streets Practical action to restore safety and confidence in our streets.
Simple. Local. Fair. Less red tape. Faster decisions. Government that works for people.
Keep shops open. Protect jobs. Support local traders, protect jobs and keep Richmond vibrant.

How I’ll deliver

9 key commitments

Practical solutions. Real deadlines. Stronger communities.

More police where it matters 1 Safety should be felt, not just promised.
Homes with the infrastructure we need 2 Build homes. Build the community with them.
Better transport & safer connections 3 Getting around Richmond should be safer and easier for everyone.
Better parks, culture & community life 4 A thriving community is one where people belong.
Revitalise our high streets & precincts 5 Every local precinct deserves attention — not just one street.
Cleaner, safer streets & laneways 6 A neighbourhood that looks cared for feels safer too.
Bring empty shopfronts back to life 7 Fill the shops. Back new ideas. Bring people back.
Keep it. Relocate it. Improve it. Set a deadline. 8 Keep the MSIR open — but relocate it away from the primary school, homes and businesses, with 30 June 2027 as the firm deadline for transition.
Quick start for small business 9 Get safe businesses open sooner — without lowering standards.

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My first 100 Days

Action from day one.

Practical steps to improve safety, cut red tape, support local business and deliver real results for Richmond.

Improve safety & visible policing
Cut unnecessary red tape
Support local traders
Deliver better local services
Create jobs & opportunity

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Why I’m running

I’m not a career politician. I’m a local business owner, a father and a member of this community.

I’ve seen the challenges Richmond faces every day — and I know we can do better.

I’m running to put Richmond first and deliver the practical change our community deserves.

Local. Independent. Accountable to you.

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Three priorities. One Promise.

Putting Richmond First

A practical plan built around three priorities and clear commitments to make Richmond safer, simpler to deal with and stronger for local businesses, families and workers.

David Meyer

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Safer Streets

Practical action to restore safety and confidence in our streets.

Simple. Local. Fair.

Less red tape. Faster decisions. Government that works for people.

KEEP SHOPS OPEN. PROTECT JOBS.

Support local traders, protect jobs and keep Richmond vibrant.

A Clear Plan For Richmond

Three Priorities

Practical commitments, clear responsibility and measurable results for Richmond.

Safer Streets

Everyone deserves to feel safe in their neighbourhood.

Improve safety and restore confidence through stronger frontline policing, better lighting and practical action on crime and repeat offending.

More visible frontline policing
Better street lighting and targeted CCTV
Action on repeat offending
Safer parks and public spaces
Cleaner, more active streets

So people can walk home,
shop and raise a family
with confidence.

Simple. Local. Fair.

Government should work with people, not against them.

Cut unnecessary red tape, simplify government processes and make government easier for residents and businesses to deal with.

Cut unnecessary State red tape
Simpler rules and processes
Faster, clearer government decisions
Local priorities put first
Greater transparency and accountability

Spend wisely.
Make government simpler.
Put Richmond first.

Keep Shops Open.
Protect Jobs.

Strong businesses create strong communities.

Back local traders, attract investment and protect the jobs that keep Richmond vibrant.

Activate local shopping precincts
Back local traders
Reduce unnecessary red tape and costs
Revitalise struggling shopping streets
Protect local jobs and nightlife

More open doors.
More local jobs.
Stronger shopping streets.

CLEAR ABOUT WHO DOES WHAT

Different problems require different levels of government. I won't promise powers a State MP doesn't have.
I'll tell you who is responsible — and what I'll do to get results.

STATE

I can pursue it through State Parliament, legislation, funding and advocacy.

PARTNERSHIP

I'll work with Council, Victoria Police, State agencies and the community to deliver it.

COUNCIL / OTHER

I'll tell you who controls it and work with them — rather than pretending a State MP can order it done.

THE WORK STARTS HERE

9 KEY COMMITMENTS

Practical solutions. Real deadlines. Stronger communities.

1 STATE

MORE POLICE
WHERE IT MATTERS

Visible policing, better CCTV and lighting, and targeted crime prevention.

2 PARTNERSHIP

HOMES WITH THE
INFRASTRUCTURE
WE NEED

Growth must come with the services, facilities and spaces our community needs.

3 PARTNERSHIP

BETTER TRANSPORT &
SAFER CONNECTIONS

A safer North Richmond Station, better tram access, safer crossings, and improved footpaths.

4 PARTNERSHIP

BETTER PARKS,
CULTURE &
COMMUNITY LIFE

Better parks, local festivals, arts, community facilities and events that bring us together.

5 PARTNERSHIP

REVITALISE OUR HIGH
STREETS & PRECINCTS

A district-wide renewal for Victoria St, Swan St, Bridge Rd, Church St, Burnley and all local precincts.

6 COUNCIL / OTHER

CLEANER, SAFER
STREETS & LANEWAYS

Faster graffiti removal, cleaner laneways, better lighting and well-maintained public spaces.

7 PARTNERSHIP

BRING EMPTY
SHOPFRONTS BACK
TO LIFE

Use incentives, pop-ups and fair leases to turn empty shops into opportunities again.

8 STATE

KEEP IT. RELOCATE IT.
IMPROVE IT. SET A
DEADLINE.

NON-NEGOTIABLE

Keep the service. Relocate the site. Set a deadline. Get it done.

9 STATE

QUICK START FOR
SMALL BUSINESS

NON-NEGOTIABLE

A six-month pathway to trade while completing planning approval — with safety standards upheld.

Action From Day One

My First 100 Days

Community safety, less unnecessary red tape, support for local traders and practical steps that restore confidence in Richmond.

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