In this episode, we talk to Dr Brad Pettitt, Mayor of the City of Fremantle, about engaging the Australian voters in the political discourse.
Topics covered include:
- Community involvement with local government
- Affordable housing
- The issue with party politics
- Economic, social and environmental sustainability
- The threat of climate change
- The development of one of WA’s most thriving communities
- Local-state relationships
- Engaging young people in politics
- How politicians deal with abuse in the midst of controversy
- The media’s role in polarising politics
- How local governments can take the lead on climate change
- Balancing family life and political life
- The importance of good communication and respect in ensuring good governance
About Mayor Pettitt:
Dr Brad Pettitt was elected as the Mayor of the City of Fremantle in 2009. He was re- elected in 2013 and 2017.
Across his three terms as Mayor, Brad has applied his knowledge of sustainable cities to making Fremantle a great place to live and work. Working closely with a motivated council, he and his team have developed a strong vision for the city, delivering many important projects
Until taking up the role of Mayor, Brad was the Dean of the School of Sustainability at Murdoch University. His research and teaching expertise include climate change, international aid policy, and sustainability planning.
Brad has previously worked with Oxfam in Cambodia and with the Australian Government Aid Program, AusAID, in Canberra and is currently a member of the West Australian Heritage Council.
