Local Council (Division 2) Candidate Peter Marer has called on the new Mayor and new council to look at alternatives to help stop the daily exodus of Redland residents who are employed or go to tertiary learning outside the Shire.

 “My objective is to encourage State and Federal Government Departments, major financial institutions and educational facilities to look at positive ways of investing in the intelligence we have in the Shire.”

“There is a huge scope for service industry jobs as well as tertiary learning places in the Redlands.”

“The impact of this ‘brain drain’ out of the Shire includes enormous congestion on the Cleveland road system, a serious strain on public transport and a time and financial toll on families.” said Mr Marer.