Английская Википедия:David Borger
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David Lawrence Borger (born 7 September 1969Шаблон:Citation needed) is an Australian former politician. He represented the seat of Granville for the Labor Party in the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 2007 until 2011. Borger was Minister for Roads, Housing and Minister for Western Sydney in the Rees and Keneally Labor Governments.[1] Borger was appointed the inaugural Western Sydney Director of the Sydney Business Chamber in September 2012.
Early years
Borger was an elected member of the Parramatta City Council, representing the Elizabeth Macarthur Ward, from 1995 to 2008. At 30 years of age, Borger became the youngest person to hold the office of Lord Mayor of Parramatta City Council. Borger served as Lord Mayor for two terms (1999–2007).[2]
During his first term as Lord Mayor, he instigated a fundraising campaign to help community groups that provide services to homeless people in Parramatta.Шаблон:Citation needed That campaign has already netted $25,000 for the Parramatta Mission's Winter Appeal. He has worked closely with groups such as Shelter NSW, the Wesley Mission and the Exodus Foundation in securing more resources for the homeless during and beyond the 2000 Olympic Games.Шаблон:Citation needed
State politics
Following the retirement of Kim Yeadon, Borger won endorsement and then election for the seat of Granville at the 2007 State election.[1] Borger lost his seat at the 2011 State election to his Liberal opponent Tony Issa.
In the Rees and Keneally Labor Governments, Borger was appointed to the following ministerial portfolios:
- Minister for Western Sydney (2008–2011)
- Minister for Housing (2008–2009)
- Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport and Roads (2009–2010)
- Minister for Roads (2010–2011)
As Housing Minister, he oversaw the construction of approximately 9,000 new social housing dwellings - including 6,300 through the Nation Building Economic Stimulus Plan.Шаблон:Citation needed
During this time, he championed major reforms to expand the community housing sector in NSW by transferring the title of $2 billion worth of public housing to highly performing community housing associations. This reform allowed community housing to develop a balance sheet, and to trade and develop existing housing assets.Шаблон:Citation needed
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