SEVERIN Duhring, a passionate volunteer and Mooroopna resident for 54 years, is a candidate for the Goulburn River Ward. With a strong commitment to ensuring the needs of his community are heard, Duhring believes the new ward system will provide a fairer distribution of the council’s budget, addressing the imbalance that currently favours Shepparton over smaller towns.
“I want my region to thrive and progress,” said Duhring. “The current model is very Shepparton-centric, and the smaller towns are often left out and feel like the poor cousins.”
“I believe that council should focus on their core business and not push their views out to the community that are not the council’s responsibility. There was a lot of anger over Australia Day, and we need councillors who will listen,” Severin said. “Poor decisions are a sign of poor leadership and that needs to change.”
A tireless advocate for Mooroopna, Duhring has served on numerous committees and groups, including the Mooroopna Community Plan Steering Committee, Mooroopna Kiwanis Australia Day Committee, and Greater Shepparton City Council Australia Day Committee. His 35 years with Mooroopna Kiwanis Club, his involvement with the L2P program, and his 2015 Greater Shepparton Volunteer of the Year Award highlight his dedication to the community.
Duhring has also been deeply involved with local organisations like Mooroopna Football Club, KidsTown, Mooroopna Tennis Club, Rumbalara and more.
If elected, he would like to see ratepayers receive two tip tickets each year to assist them to remove waste unable to be disposed of in kerbside bins.
With a long history of community involvement and a proven track record, Duhring is ready to bring his commitment to represent the Goulburn River Ward. “My hope is that we get a diverse range of representation across the wards, who are focussed on advocating for the needs of their communities,” said Duhring.
