PAUL HOPPER
Paul Hopper is a lifelong Werribee resident. He was born at the old Werribee hospital and, to this very day, remains an immensely proud resident of the city that has long since changed its name to Wyndham. Paul is a devoted dad, loving husband, passionate community advocate and well-respected businessman who has built his success from the ground up - with the loyal custom of Wyndham residents over many decades.
If Paul’s surname sounds familiar, it may be because the suburb of Hoppers Crossing takes its name from his great-great-great grandmother who lived & worked in the area with her husband in the late 1800’s (it’s a great story that Paul is always proud to tell). Like the many generations of his family before him, Wyndham runs in Paul’s veins and his fierce dedication to the betterment of our wonderful city is a testament to that.
Local sporting clubs have benefitted from Paul’s voluntary work and financial support for many years, in turn rewarding him with lifelong friendships, a deep understanding of local issues and a true appreciation of the many different people who make up the fabric of our Wyndham community. According to Paul, “These groups are the heart and soul of our community. They are an essential part of life in Werribee.” Now, in 2022, Paul has decided it’s time to give more to the community that has given him so much.
After many years of feeling concerned about the lack of desperately needed infrastructure in Wyndham, Paul Hopper has chosen to run as an independent candidate for the seat of Werribee in the Victorian state election. Upon considering what locals want to see in the future for Werribee, Paul said, “We need to make up for years of neglect and we also need to properly plan for the future of Wyndham. Our roads need to be unclogged and we need to cater for the more than 110 babies born in our city every week. Where are the jobs? Where are the doctors and nurses? Where is the support for community and sporting groups, for the small businesses that serve us and employ so many locals?”
As one of many locals who feel neglected and overlooked by the major parties, Paul has recognised an opportunity to roll up his sleeves and have a positive, meaningful impact on the city he loves so dearly. “The west matters, it really does - but right now the area is being ignored. Someone needs to stand up and fight for Wyndham! We simply don’t get the attention or services we deserve. That’s why it’s important that we stop voting for the major parties and instead elect a real, local independent who will put Werribee first.”
If Paul’s surname sounds familiar, it may be because the suburb of Hoppers Crossing takes its name from his great-great-great grandmother who lived & worked in the area with her husband in the late 1800’s (it’s a great story that Paul is always proud to tell). Like the many generations of his family before him, Wyndham runs in Paul’s veins and his fierce dedication to the betterment of our wonderful city is a testament to that.
Local sporting clubs have benefitted from Paul’s voluntary work and financial support for many years, in turn rewarding him with lifelong friendships, a deep understanding of local issues and a true appreciation of the many different people who make up the fabric of our Wyndham community. According to Paul, “These groups are the heart and soul of our community. They are an essential part of life in Werribee.” Now, in 2022, Paul has decided it’s time to give more to the community that has given him so much.
After many years of feeling concerned about the lack of desperately needed infrastructure in Wyndham, Paul Hopper has chosen to run as an independent candidate for the seat of Werribee in the Victorian state election. Upon considering what locals want to see in the future for Werribee, Paul said, “We need to make up for years of neglect and we also need to properly plan for the future of Wyndham. Our roads need to be unclogged and we need to cater for the more than 110 babies born in our city every week. Where are the jobs? Where are the doctors and nurses? Where is the support for community and sporting groups, for the small businesses that serve us and employ so many locals?”
As one of many locals who feel neglected and overlooked by the major parties, Paul has recognised an opportunity to roll up his sleeves and have a positive, meaningful impact on the city he loves so dearly. “The west matters, it really does - but right now the area is being ignored. Someone needs to stand up and fight for Wyndham! We simply don’t get the attention or services we deserve. That’s why it’s important that we stop voting for the major parties and instead elect a real, local independent who will put Werribee first.”
"The West matters, but right now the Government takes this area for granted. We never get the attention or services we deserve. That’s why it’s important we stop voting for the major parties and instead vote for a real, local Independent who will put Werribee first, for a change."
PAUL'S POLICY PRIORITIES:
THE WERRIBEE EAST PRECINCT:
Believe it or not, it’s now more than a decade since Wyndham was promised 58,000 new jobs through the development of Werribee East. What happened? Like so many other empty promises aimed at securing votes for the major parties from the Wyndham community, it ended up in the ‘too hard’ basket.
We desperately need the jobs, universities, better transport, health services, commercial opportunities and affordable housing that Werribee East was meant to, and still can, deliver.
EDUCATION:
More than 110 new babies are born in Wyndham every week - one of the highest birth rates in the country. But our schools are overwhelmed and buckling under pressure.
The older schools in central Werribee are in need of significant upgrades to buildings and amenities and the new schools in our development areas are already under strain given the pace at which the area is growing.
HEALTH:
The coalition’s promise to build a children’s hospital campus at Werribee is certainly worthy of support. Paul will also back any similar commitment from Labor.
It’s vitally important that high-growth areas such as Wyndham are prioritised when governments formulate their health policies. Paul Hopper will ensure the community’s voice will be heard in this regard.
ROADS:
As the owner of the Hopper Motor Group, Paul understands how many residents rely heavily on their cars to get around. Sadly, the roads in the west have been neglected and need immediate improvement.
A very good example is Ballan Road which should have been duplicated in both directions more than 10 years ago. Paul will also be a voice for better, more frequent and efficient public transport.
SPORTING CLUBS, COMMUNITY GROUPS & OUR CHILDREN:
There’s no doubt that recent years have been particularly challenging for our children. Interrupted educations, lost sporting opportunities, lack of access to playgrounds and lost time with their friends took a heavy toll.
We need to get our kids off their screens and out into the real world again. Werribee’s sporting clubs and community groups need urgent, targeted and significant support. As an Independent local Member of Parliament Paul Hopper will ensure our sporting and social clubs are properly resourced and supported, at both grass roots and elite levels.
SENIORS
It is crucial that our seniors are respected and heard by whoever is in government. Paul will endeavour to ensure seniors in Wyndham have access to the high quality services they deserve. This means better funding for community groups, greater access to health care and higher quality services.
IF YOU CARE ABOUT WERRIBEE AND ITS FUTURE
VOTE INDEPENDENT - BECAUSE THE WEST MATTERS
Paul Hopper has dedicated his life to helping locals. From creating local jobs, to putting his own resources into helping countless sporting and community groups, Paul rarely misses an opportunity to enhance the lives of every single person he can reach and connect with in his home town.
Paul will act solely in the best interests of the people of Wyndham. No grandstanding. No putting any party ahead of residents. No support for proposals or projects that are harmful to our community, such as dumping toxic soil or constructing detention centres in our prized tourist areas. Paul will not support growth without appropriate infrastructure and will always listen – to the experts AND to the community.
Paul will act solely in the best interests of the people of Wyndham. No grandstanding. No putting any party ahead of residents. No support for proposals or projects that are harmful to our community, such as dumping toxic soil or constructing detention centres in our prized tourist areas. Paul will not support growth without appropriate infrastructure and will always listen – to the experts AND to the community.
Help make things right.
On November 26, vote Paul Hopper – Independent for Werribee.
- The Werribee east precinct
- Schools
- Health
- Transport
- Sporting clubs, community groups & our children
- Seniors
92 Watton Street, Werribee, VIC 3030
info@paulhopper.com.au
+61 458 604 395