The FoE Kuranda Questionnaire was completed by four of the five Candidates for Councillor in Division 8 in the Tablelands Regional Council elections on March 15th 2008.

Mark Freeman's response follows. For other Division 8 candidates views see the base of the article.

Mark Freeman

If you are going to publish my responses, you do not have my permission without publishing the following under my name – “It is impossible to answer very complex and multifaceted questions in “2 - 3 sentences or less”. These answers are at best mere shadows of actuality.”

A. What inspired you to stand for election as a councillor?

I realised over 15 years ago that the Tablelands needed a new and different strategic plan in order to maintain its ethos and lifestyle in the face of population and economic development pressures. I tried very hard to find someone else capable and willing to do the job. I failed – so I have to do it myself.

The FoE Kuranda Questionnaire was completed by four of the five Candidates for Councillor in Division 8 in the Tablelands Regional Council elections on March 15th 2008.

Syd Walker's response follows. For other Division 8 candidates views see the base of the article.

Syd Walker

A. What inspired you to stand for election as a councillor?

I believe this is a special time in history - both within our area and worldwide - in which our great 'ocean liner' of an economy must take a sideways turn as a matter of urgency. I believe I can be an effective tug-boat, pulling hard from the direction of sustainable (as opposed to unsustainable) development, and can play that role more effectively within government than on the outer. I would like to move beyond working as an outsider to stop unsustainable development and work instead as an insider helping to build consensus for infrastructure, developments and democratic procedures better suited to the times.

The following Summary of Candidates Views on Myola and 4-Lane Highway was written for the Kuranda Paper. Both Mayoral candidates and candidates for Councillor in Division 8 were surveyed.

Owing to space limitations, candidates' responses were edited for this summary. The full response from each candidate is available via the Candidates Survey Main Page.

The FoE Kuranda Questionnaire was completed by four of the five Mayoral Candidates in the Tablelands Regional Council elections on March 15th 2008.

Tom Gilmore's response follows. For other Mayoral candidates views see the base of the article.

Tom Gilmore

A. What inspired you to stand for election as a councillor?

I have over twenty years of service as either a Councillor or Member of Parliament behind me. I feel very strongly that the amalgamation of these four shires needs that sort of experience to ensure a successful outcome.

The FoE Kuranda Questionnaire was completed by four of the five Mayoral Candidates in the Tablelands Regional Council elections on March 15th 2008.

Joe Paronella's response follows. For other Mayoral candidates views see the base of the article.

Joe Paronella

A. What inspired you to stand for election as a councillor?

I have been an elected councillor since 2000 and have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity. I am in a situation that I can dedicate full time service to the community and know I have the knowledge and experience to lead the new Regional Council through the next four years of dramatic changes.