Meet the candidates for Ballarat's 2024 council election (Herald Sun article).

Damon Saunders (successful)

Damon Saunders is standing in Alfredton Ward.

He is a former police officer and prosecutor.

Alfredton Ward candidate Damon Saunders.

Mr Saunders said the council should focus on “delivering the basics very well”, which includes

fixing roads and footpaths, keeping rates down, collecting rubbish weekly, supporting

sports and heritage, and having “real and transparent community consultation”.

“Local issues only,” he said.

Mr Saunders was a member of the United Australia Party and has no political affiliations now.

“I have integrity, common sense, experience and determination,” he said.

“I’m a practical problem solver, focused on workable solutions that get results.

“I will stand up for what you want, acting in your best interests.

“I will ask questions, provide scrutiny and hold them accountable for delivering what we want.”

He said it would be an “honour” to represent residents of Alfredton Ward and Ballarat.

“I really do care and I like helping people,” Mr Saunders said.

“That is exactly the reason I joined the police force when I was just twenty years old.

“My point is that I did my best on every single shift I worked, every job I attended, for

the people I was helping.”