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Saeed has lived in Marrickville’s Central Ward for over 16 years. Prior to joining the Greens, he held positions in a number of ethnic community organisations and has campaigned for refugee rights. As a Councillor, Saeed has been pushing for new and improved Council services that reflect the changing face of Marrickville. Saeed holds a Masters in Management and an MBA from the University of Technology, Sydney. Currently, Saeed works as a consultant in the area of Information Technology. Some of his areas of special interest include:
Over Development
Saeed believes that the community’s interests should come before those of developers and continually works with fellow Greens’ councillors and local residents to achieve better outcomes for the community.
Sydney Airport Expansion
The massive expansion plans of Sydney Airport threaten to bring more noise and more transport congestion while also impacting on our local shopping strips. In August 2004, Saeed revitalized the campaign against the Sydney Airport expansion. He has been involved in uniting neighboring councils in a campaign against the Airport overdevelopment.
Marrickville Tunnel
Council has reversed its position and now opposes the proposed road tunnel under Marrickville. Saeed, together with Green councillors, worked with concerned residents to achieve this important win.
Indigenous Services
Saeed works very closely with the local Aboriginal community and agencies to improve indigenous services in the area. Due to the increased indigenous population in the Marrickville area, Saeed is lobbying the State Government for two new Family and Youth workers to be placed at IWACC.
Sports and Leisure
Marrickville has very little open space and it requires extra care in providing sport and leisure opportunities in the area. Saeed has been working with local sporting clubs and organizations to improve consultation and in upgrading sporting facilities. Saeed also works very closely with local community clubs who provide important and affordable local services. He initiated a clubs conference last year to support and assist local clubs to continue to thrive.
Art and Culture
Being a published poet, Saeed has a special interest in the arts. He has been working with fellow Greens to improve Marrickville Council’s partnership with the Addison Road Community Centre, to benefit the local artist community.
For more information on Councillor Saeed Khan, please visit www.saeedkhan.org. |
