Mr Pryor has nominated for the September 10 election because he is disappointed in council and wants to be part of a team that could do a better job. 

“I am disappointed that Rylstone hasn’t got a pedestrian footbridge.  I am disappointed with the state of the roads, that kids travel on school buses on unsealed roads, that parents push prams down suburban streets, that the art gallery is not completed yet and Mudgee doesn’t have an all season swimming centre which benefits all facets of the community,” he said. 

Mr Pryor said he was also disappointed that Resources for Regions funds had been spent on upgrading roads to mines rather than community facilities and that the council had given in-principle support to the Bylong Coal project. 

“I am unequivocally opposed to the mining of coal in prime agricultural land in our region,” He said. 

Mr Pryor, said council must be innovative in addressing the loss of income and jobs that will result from a decline in the coal industry. 

He proposed that council enter a partnership or obtain grants for a solar power project that would create an income stream and allow council to offer subsidised power to attract industries to the area. 

Mr Pryor said he believed that there are not enough facilities for young people in the region.

“Skateboard parks are not the be all and end all for young people,” he said.  “I see an all-season swimming pool as an answer.” 

“My promise to the community is that I will work for the community,” Mr Pryor said.

“There is no financial benefit in running for council. The only vested interest I have is three children who I want to see have a sustainable future.”

“I encourage people to vote below the line.  It’s telling that 34 candidates have put their hand up – it shows that people want to see effective change.”