With the election done and parties’ courting of residents over, the dust has now settled and residents are entering a new relationship with a new councillor in Ward 39.
The newly elected Ward 39 Clr Jean Ingram is a resident of Dinwiddie and has lived in the area for 19 and a half years.
She is not new to serving the community.
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She was a Dinalview CPF chairperson, Germiston CPF vice-chairperson for six years and also served on Ward 37 committee under community safety for four years. She said she is ready to serve the community once again.
“I am very involved in my community and I’m excited for the mammoth task ahead of me. I am ready to take on these challenges,” said Ingram.
She said she already has several issues at the top of her list that she would like to address.
“Electricity is the biggest issue in the ward. Aged and deteriorated infrastructure and illegal buildings all contribute to this issue,” said Ingram.
She would also like to introduce water-wise solutions for residents, as well to preserve precious water resources.
Ingram aims to address street lights, as they are important for the safety of residents.
“Clean-up of parks, cemeteries and public open spaces, with illegal dumping, must be addressed to ensure healthy living spaces, clean environment.
“The safety of all residents is very important to me and I hope to be able to improve this by working with the SAPS, EMPD, local CPFs and security companies in the ward,” said Ingram.
“Residents can expect a councillor who will fight for them to receive services. Residents can expect me to keep my word. I will work as hard as possible to ensure residents receive the level of service delivery they deserve.”
Ward 39 includes Parkhill Gardens, Lambton, a portion of Delville, Hazel Park, Mimosa Park, Denlee, Estera, Elsburg, Dinwiddie and Wadeville.
Contact Ingram on 065 808 8151.
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Marietta Lombard (Editor) germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za, or (Journalists) Busi Vilakazi busiv@caxton.co.za
