Local Leaders - Cr Joseph Haweil, Mayor, Hume City Council

"There's a real awakening, especially amongst young people, about the fact that their world is changing and the circumstances in which they're living really need strong and in some cases, dare I say, radical interventions to ensure that their future and standard of living is not only commensurate with those of those of the people who came before them, but better in some ways."Mayor Joseph Haweil is currently serving his second term as mayor of Hume City Council.He is focused during his mayoral term on infrastructure and catering for growth in Hume.He believes that politics plays a role in local government and that councils should work together with the state government.Mayor Haweil studied politics and has a passion for public service, and was motivated to become a councillor to have a seat at the table and make decisions.He is also Deputy President of the MAV, and talks about current issues including the government’s housing and planning reforms, and his criticisms of peak body LGPro and its public position on the standard of councillor behaviour.Support the showTo learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to [email protected] or call us on 03 9349 7999