Pegler calls for seven-day fire service
February 26, 2010
Independent candidate for Mount Gambier Don Pegler has vowed to fight for the city’s Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) to be staffed seven days a week.
Mr Pegler said the Mount Gambier MFS was one of the busiest stations in South Australia and warranted similar staffing levels as Adelaide. Read more
Pegler pushes rail corridor development
February 23, 2010
Independent candidate for Mount Gambier Don Pegler has called for a master plan for the vacant rail corridor that could include a central bus depot and possible links with an indoor aquatic centre on Margaret Street.
Unveiling his vision for the rail corridor precinct, Mr Pegler suggested a community-owned hydrotherapy pool could also be incorporated into the aquatic centre. Read more
Pegler pledges to fix dangerous intersection
February 18, 2010
Independent candidate for Mount Gambier Don Pegler has pledged to fight to fix the notorious Wireless Road intersection and other dangerous roads throughout the electorate.
His comments follow the Liberal Party’s $12m pledge to make the Riddoch Highway dual lanes from Princess Highway to the airport. Read more
Pegler launches election campaign
February 9, 2010
Independent candidate for Mount Gambier Don Pegler will fight for better mental health services, more access for regional students to university courses and additional doctors to staff the accident and emergency department at the city’s overstretched hospital.
The Grant district mayor, who has stepped down from his civic role during the election campaign, told the crowd at his campaign launch on Sunday he would lobby vigorously for the local community in the halls of parliament. Read more
Pegler to run as independent candidate
February 2, 2010
Grant district mayor Don Pegler will contest next month’s state election as an independent candidate and has vowed to fight vigorously for the Mount Gambier and district community.
Being at the helm of Grant District Council for more than 10 years, Mr Pegler will follow in the footsteps of current independent Rory McEwen, who also launched his political career as chair of the district council. Read more
Pegler slams French seafood tour snub
November 4, 2009
Grant district mayor Don Pegler has described the State Government’s decision to snub the Limestone Coast from a regional tour of top French chefs as “atrocious”.
This follows revelations the South East — which is home to the largest rock lobster fleet in the southern hemisphere — has been left out of the tour that will showcase regionally produced seafood and wine products. Read more
Mayor slams ‘dummy spit’
September 7, 2009
Grant district Mayor Don Pegler has described one of his councillors as “spitting the dummy” because he has not got his own way.
Speaking to The Border Watch today, Mr Pegler was critical of Cr Malcolm Porter’s behaviour, following the council member publicly questioning the “justice and probity” of council’s decisions. Read more
Pegler considers running for Mount Gambier
February 19, 2009
Two mayors may go head to head at next year’s state election in the fight for the seat of Mount Gambier.
Grant District Council’s Don Pegler has refused to rule out standing against Liberal candidate and City Council mayor Steve Perryman. Read more
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