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tonybriffa

  1. I'm attending the Local Government Managers Australia National Congress in Perth with the CEO this week. Great topics & speakers.
  2. I would like to encourage everyone to look after their health & get regular checks. I had a colonoscopy this morning & it wasn't so bad.
  3. Attending the official opening of the new Williamstown Football Pavilion a Function Centre. It looks terrific!
  4. It's state budget time, but what will we get for Melbourne's West? facebook.com/CrTonyBriffa
  5. I've had some good discussions with councillors this week about the council budget to identify ways to reduce the rate increase. Stay tuned.
  6. I'm at the Municipal Association of Victoria Councillor conference with Deputy Mayor, Cr John Hogg, former Mayor, Cr Michael Raffoul & ors
  7. I just hosted the grade 3's from Altona Primary School in the council chambers. It was lots of fun & had some great questions from the kids!
  8. 21 & 22 April - Altona Historical Homestead Apron Exhibition & Devonshire teas! Altona Homestead at Logan Reserve, Queen St, Altona
  9. Saturday 28 April - Williamstown Festival Commonwealth Reserve, Nelson Place, Williamstown 9397 1352
  10. I'm looking forward to being in Buloke Shire (Charlton) for the reopening of the fully restored 1930's cinema - the Rex Theatre.
  11. I'll be at the council's mobile customer service stand at the Altona Village Market next Tuesday. Please come and say hello!
  12. I was honoured to present the Hobsons Bay Young Citizen of the Year award to Chelsea Hatherall tonight. What an inspirational young person!
  13. @gaystarnews This complaint is just politics. I am pleased the hearing will be public & have nothing to hide. briffa.org
  14. @manjamjs Thank you Manja. I appreciate you being in the gallery tonight when the resolution for marriage equality was passed.
  15. @simieboy @conradhc Welcome to the City of Hobsons Bay! hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au briffa.org
  16. @simieboy Our resolution will call on the Municipal Association of Victoria to also support Marriage Equality, so we're trying our best!
  17. The City of Hobsons Bay tonight resolved UNANIMOUSLY to lodge a submission to the Commonwealth in support of marriage equality. Such pride!
  18. I'm at the Aviation Rd Shopping Village Laverton with Deputy Mayor John Hogg meeting residents. Come and say hello! twitter.com/tonybriffa/sta…
  19. Art in Public Places now on! See works by local artists in restaurants, shops & other places throughout Hobsons Bay. bit.ly/HqZuT6
  20. The 'Be who you want to be!...Community Forum & Masquerade Ball' is going extremely well! Lots of people here having a great time.