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isPermaLink="false">https://www.groundcontrol.news/p/darren-kelly-candidate-for-councillor-ee8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Darren Kelly]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 09:40:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SgkM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F85ba0ba0-181e-4ae1-b543-20ae7fb41d8d_1200x472.jpeg" length="0" type="image/jpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!SgkM!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F85ba0ba0-181e-4ae1-b543-20ae7fb41d8d_1200x472.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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</em><strong>solutions-focused thinking</strong>.</p></li><li><p><em>Listen</em>, <em>engage</em>, and strongly advocate for <strong>what matters most to residents and ratepayers</strong>.</p></li><li><p><em>Restore</em> <strong>transparency</strong> and <strong>common sense</strong> in <strong>decision-making</strong>.</p></li><li><p><em>Preserve</em> the <strong>unique &amp; valuable character of our townships</strong><br>&#8212; particularly <strong>historic Hahndorf</strong>.</p></li></ul><div><hr></div><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!lj_Z!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F59731725-c4cd-41cf-9daf-2154363934ae_750x94.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" 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ensure the South Ward voice is heard clearly in the chamber.</h4><div><hr></div><p><strong>Hahndorf</strong> <strong>has been my home for over 20 years</strong>. I&#8217;ve raised a <em>family</em> here, run a <em>business</em> from the main street, and have spoken up more than a few times when things haven&#8217;t made sense.</p><p>I never pictured myself doing this &#8212; but like many, I see room for improvement, especially on the things that really matter to the community.</p><p>If you want <strong>genuine local representation </strong>with <strong>no political agendas</strong>, I&#8217;d very much appreciate your support. <em>Vote for local representation who will represent <strong>your voice</strong> in the chamber.</em></p><div><hr></div><h4>Darren Kelly  |  vote1darren@angard.au  |  0466 477 351</h4><h5>Authorised and printed by D Kelly. 102 Mount Barker Road Hahndorf SA 5245.</h5>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Darren Kelly: Candidate for Councillor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mount Barker District Council Supplementary Election: 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street. If elected, I&#8217;ll bring the same approach I use in business and life &#8212; questioning assumptions, thinking practically and ethically, applying good management, offering straight answers, and serving the community with a strong voice for our townships.</p><p><strong>Hahndorf has been my home for over 20 years</strong>. I&#8217;ve raised a family here, run a business, and been an active contributor through the Hahndorf Community Association and other local groups. I&#8217;ve spoken up when things haven&#8217;t made sense &#8212; and I&#8217;ll continue to do so in council.</p><h4>If elected, I will:</h4><ul><li><p><em>Challenge</em> unnecessary spending to <strong>keep rates down</strong>.</p></li><li><p>Focus on <em>essentials</em>: <strong>roads</strong>, <strong>rubbish</strong>, and <strong>core services.</strong></p></li><li><p>Focus on <strong>traffic</strong> and <strong>parking</strong> solutions in Hahndorf and across Mount Barker.</p></li><li><p><em>Push</em> for <strong>infrastructure improvements</strong> across the entire ward and district.</p></li><li><p>Apply an <em>engineering mindset</em> and <strong>practical</strong><em>, </em><strong>solutions-focused thinking</strong>.</p></li><li><p><em>Listen</em>, <em>engage</em>, and strongly advocate for <strong>what matters most to residents and ratepayers</strong>.</p></li><li><p><em>Restore</em> <strong>transparency</strong> and <strong>common sense</strong> in <strong>decision-making</strong>.</p></li><li><p><em>Preserve</em> the <strong>unique &amp; valuable character of our townships</strong><br>&#8212; particularly <strong>historic Hahndorf</strong>.</p></li></ul><div class="pullquote"><p>I&#8217;ll fight to ensure the South Ward voice is heard clearly in the chamber.</p></div><p>It&#8217;s time to return to fundamentals &#8212; the traditional council activities we value the most. That&#8217;s what I stand for &#8212; and that&#8217;s the kind of Councillor I intend to be for you and our community.</p><p>This isn&#8217;t a career move or a political stepping stone. The honest truth is, I never pictured myself doing this. But like many, I think there&#8217;s room for improvement &#8212; especially on the things that really matter to the community.</p><p>If you want <strong>genuine local representation</strong>, I&#8217;d appreciate your support.</p><p>If you live in South Ward &#8212; or know someone who does, please &#8212; <strong>ask them to</strong></p><div class="captioned-image-container"><figure><a class="image-link image2" target="_blank" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ja9U!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd494060-9090-4c9f-b522-5e776b3f3b91_750x94.jpeg" data-component-name="Image2ToDOM"><div class="image2-inset"><picture><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ja9U!,w_424,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd494060-9090-4c9f-b522-5e776b3f3b91_750x94.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ja9U!,w_848,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd494060-9090-4c9f-b522-5e776b3f3b91_750x94.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ja9U!,w_1272,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd494060-9090-4c9f-b522-5e776b3f3b91_750x94.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ja9U!,w_1456,c_limit,f_webp,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd494060-9090-4c9f-b522-5e776b3f3b91_750x94.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw"><img src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ja9U!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd494060-9090-4c9f-b522-5e776b3f3b91_750x94.jpeg" width="750" height="94" data-attrs="{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https://substack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com/public/images/bd494060-9090-4c9f-b522-5e776b3f3b91_750x94.jpeg&quot;,&quot;srcNoWatermark&quot;:null,&quot;fullscreen&quot;:null,&quot;imageSize&quot;:null,&quot;height&quot;:94,&quot;width&quot;:750,&quot;resizeWidth&quot;:null,&quot;bytes&quot;:41661,&quot;alt&quot;:null,&quot;title&quot;:null,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;image/jpeg&quot;,&quot;href&quot;:null,&quot;belowTheFold&quot;:true,&quot;topImage&quot;:false,&quot;internalRedirect&quot;:&quot;https://www.groundcontrol.news/i/170743459?img=https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd494060-9090-4c9f-b522-5e776b3f3b91_750x94.jpeg&quot;,&quot;isProcessing&quot;:false,&quot;align&quot;:null,&quot;offset&quot;:false}" class="sizing-normal" alt="" srcset="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ja9U!,w_424,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd494060-9090-4c9f-b522-5e776b3f3b91_750x94.jpeg 424w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ja9U!,w_848,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd494060-9090-4c9f-b522-5e776b3f3b91_750x94.jpeg 848w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ja9U!,w_1272,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd494060-9090-4c9f-b522-5e776b3f3b91_750x94.jpeg 1272w, https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!ja9U!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbd494060-9090-4c9f-b522-5e776b3f3b91_750x94.jpeg 1456w" sizes="100vw" loading="lazy"></picture><div></div></div></a></figure></div><p>Local representation who will represent <em><strong>your voice</strong></em> in the chamber.</p><h4>Darren Kelly  |   vote1darren@angard.au  |  0466 477 351</h4><div><hr></div><h5>Authorised and printed by D Kelly. 102 Mount Barker Road Hahndorf SA 5245.<br></h5>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>