A Few Questions for our Candidates 1. Name of Candidate 2. Council/Ward a) A theatre is an essential part of what makes a community. a) A theatre is an essential part of what makes a community. Totally disagree Disagree Not sure Agree Totally agree b) Historical places need to be preserved if a community wants to preserve its character. b) Historical places need to be preserved if a community wants to preserve its character. Totally disagree Disagree Not sure Agree Totally agree c) Budget can always be found for projects like the renovation of the theatre. Allocating it is a matter of priorities. c) Budget can always be found for projects like the renovation of the theatre. Allocating it is a matter of priorities. Totally disagree Disagree Not sure Agree Totally agree d) If I am (re)elected, I'm committed to getting this project off the ground. d) If I am (re)elected, I'm committed to getting this project off the ground. Totally disagree Disagree Not sure Agree Totally agree 4. We realise that councils have to deal with many different issues. On a scale of 1 to 10, what priority would you give to a community theatre for Ku-ring-gai? 4. We realise that councils have to deal with many different issues. On a scale of 1 to 10, what priority would you give to a community theatre for Ku-ring-gai? 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5. Why did you give it that rating? 6. How familiar are you with the plans for the re-building of Marian Street Theatre into a contemporary space for the performing arts? 6. How familiar are you with the plans for the re-building of Marian Street Theatre into a contemporary space for the performing arts? 1 - Not Familiar 2 3 4 5 - Very Familiar 7. The DA has been approved, and the first step for the new Council will be to agree on the funding, for which there are a number of alternatives. To prevent further delays as well as a further increase in building costs, the safest and quickest option is to start borrowing the money at 1% from the State Government. That way, building can start while other funds are identified. How likely are you to support a funding plan that allows for building to start latest by the second half of 2022? 7. The DA has been approved, and the first step for the new Council will be to agree on the funding, for which there are a number of alternatives. To prevent further delays as well as a further increase in building costs, the safest and quickest option is to start borrowing the money at 1% from the State Government. That way, building can start while other funds are identified. How likely are you to support a funding plan that allows for building to start latest by the second half of 2022? Very likely Likely Somewhat Likely Unlikely Other 8. Would you like to have a coffee with one or two members of our committee in the next few weeks, to learn more about the work we do and the plans for the theatre? 8. Would you like to have a coffee with one or two members of our committee in the next few weeks, to learn more about the work we do and the plans for the theatre? Yes please No thanks Other 9. We plan to profile all candidates on our website and in our upcoming newsletter. If you would like us to include a statement from you about the theatre, or your commitment to the arts in general, please use the space below (100 words max) and we will spread the word! 10. Thank you for your responses! On Thursday the 2nd of December we are hosting our next event, a "Soiree" at the Killara Golf Club from 7:30 - 8:30pm. We hope you will be able to join us. There will be time for you before and after the official program to mix with the public and hear their opinion about the theatre and the arts in Ku-ring-gai! Can we count you in? 10. Thank you for your responses! On Thursday the 2nd of December we are hosting our next event, a "Soiree" at the Killara Golf Club from 7:30 - 8:30pm. We hope you will be able to join us. There will be time for you before and after the official program to mix with the public and hear their opinion about the theatre and the arts in Ku-ring-gai! Can we count you in? Certainly! I will be there Probably, but let me get back to you later Unfortunately I will not be able to attend Other 4 + 8 = Submit