Alderman Marti Zucco

16/10/2026

🔔 LETS BRING BACK THE HOBART TOWN CRIER!

Back to basics and back to tradition for our Capital City.

The Town Crier is a centuries-old British tradition dating back to medieval times, when important public announcements were delivered with the ringing of a bell and the famous cry “Oyez! Oyez! Oyez!”

Hobart has a proud history of Town Criers, including the legendary Vic Garth, who served for over 20 years until his death in 2005, aged 92.

The Town Crier is part of Hobart’s colourful heritage and could once again become a wonderful attraction for tourists, civic ceremonies and community events.

Let’s bring back a little history, character and tradition to our Capital City!
Let’s make our Town Crier an attraction for Hobart welcoming cruise ships and visitors to our great Capital city

🔔 Back to basics - Putting Hobart First!

15/10/2026

BEAUMARIS ZOO - LET'S BRING HOBART'S HISTORY BACK TO LIFE!

The historic Beaumaris Zoo site on the Queens Domain, once home to the last known Tasmanian tiger, has enormous potential.

Why not investigate transforming this underutilised site into a heritage and outdoor entertainment precinct featuring live music, concerts, theatre, family events and festivals?

Lets explore the possibilities and provide feedback as per ideas for this site.

Preserve its heritage, support local businesses, create jobs and provide more entertainment for Hobartians and visitors.

Let's explore the possibilities, not let another opportunity pass us by!

Marti Zucco
Candidate for Lord Mayor & Alderman

Experience – Passion – Common Sense

15/10/2026

HAVE YOU VOTED YET?

If you haven’t voted, please make sure you have your say in Hobart’s future.

This election is an opportunity to consider the changes needed to get our Capital City back on track.

If you’re away from Hobart, here’s information on how to cast your vote.

Hobart’s Future Is in Your Hands
If you are away here is what you can do

13/10/2026

HOBART’S LORD MAYOR, EIGHT YEARS OF WRECKING BALL POLICIES

The damage done to Hobart over the past eight years cannot simply be swept under the carpet.

Our Lord Mayor appears completely out of touch with the damage Council policies have inflicted on our city, its businesses and the wider community.

The list is long:

• Differential rates penalising businesses.
• Some of the highest council rates in Tasmania.
• Exorbitant car parking fees driving shoppers away.
• Unwanted and poorly planned bike lanes disrupting businesses and traffic.
• Proposals to push established businesses, including car yards, out of the city.
• A continued failure to understand the pressures facing small, family-owned businesses.

And now the Lord Mayor wants to jump on the bandwagon, warning that State Government job cuts could kill our city!

Well, here’s a reality check.

How many public servants actually work full-time in Hobart’s C*D? How many are working from home? And, more importantly, how many thousands of people from Greater Hobart have already decided to avoid our city because of the policies pursued over the past eight years?

The real question is: how much damage has already been done to Hobart by the Lord Mayor and her Council supporters?

Where was this concern when businesses were struggling with increasing rates, parking costs, reduced accessibility and declining customer numbers?

It seems the Lord Mayor is now concerned about the potential loss of C*D customers, yet has consistently failed to recognise how Council’s own decisions have contributed to driving people away.

Our capital city needs leadership that understands the importance of ALL businesses, not just those that suit a particular political ideology.

After 34 years serving on Hobart City Council, I have seen many Lord Mayors come and go. In my assessment, Anna Reynolds has been the most damaging Lord Mayor to Hobart’s business community during that time.

Hobart needs a change of direction, not another four years of the same failed policies.

It’s time for the wrecking ball approach to end.

Hobart needs its heart pumping again , with experience, passion and common sense, not ideology.

Marti Zucco
Alderman — City of Hobart
Candidate for Lord Mayor and Alderman

PUTTING HOBART FIRST!

13/10/2026

GETTING HOBART’S HEART PUMPING AGAIN! ❤️

Out and about on our Small Business Tour of Hobart, listening firsthand to the issues, challenges and concerns facing our hardworking small business community.

Great to catch up with Luke Rocciha from Cultura and hear his perspective.

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our city. They create jobs, support families and bring vibrancy to our streets.

We need less talk, more action and a Council that genuinely supports small business.

It’s time to get Hobart’s heart pumping again!

Marti Zucco
Candidate for Lord Mayor & Alderman

Experience – Passion – Common Sense

Putting Hobart First!

11/10/2026

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Wepf6ZgoZ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Hobart lord mayor candidate Marti Zucco has pledged to remove the Collins Street bike lane, reinstate parking and drive the excavator himself to fix what he calls a "debacle", saying he wants to restore Collins Street to "a practical, functioning city street".

He also wants loading zones restored, the "confusing zig-zag layout" gone and a 30km/h zone from Molle Street to Campbell Street.

The two-year Collins Street trial is due to end in 2027, with the next council to decide which elements, if any, become permanent.

Rival candidate Ryan Posselt has defended the bike lane trial, saying council data showed a 15% rise in cyclists and 4% rise in pedestrians.

11/10/2026

Soundy Park in North Hobart offers a wonderful opportunity to establish a community garden that brings residents together, encourages gardening and creates a welcoming green space for everyone to enjoy.

As a keen gardener myself, I understand the benefits of community gardens and the pride they can bring to local neighbourhoods.

If elected Lord Mayor, I will pursue the establishment of a Lord Mayor’s Community Garden Fund, supported by voluntary contributions from the development sector and generous philanthropists.

The aim is to help fund community gardens across Hobart, starting with the opportunity at Soundy Park.

Let’s turn this idea into reality and get our community growing!

Marti Zucco
Candidate for Lord Mayor and Alderman

Experience – Passion – Common Sense

08/10/2026

HOBART’S HEART NEEDS TO START PUMPING AGAIN!

A thriving capital city needs a strong, vibrant and beating heart!

Hobart’s C*D is the heart of our city. When that heart is pumping strongly, it breathes life into the entire Hobart community.

Just like the arteries of the human body, a thriving city centre pumps economic activity, jobs, investment and opportunity into our suburbs and surrounding communities.

When our city centre struggles, the effects are felt far beyond the C*D.

It’s time to bring Hobart back to life!

Let's revitalise our C*D, support our small family businesses, attract investment, fill our empty shops and restore the energy and vibrancy our capital city deserves.

A STRONG HEART. A THRIVING CITY. A BETTER HOBART.

LET’S GET HOBART PUMPING AGAIN!

VOTE 1 MARTI ZUCCO
FOR LORD MAYOR & ALDERMAN

EXPERIENCE • PASSION • COMMON SENSE

PUTTING HOBART FIRST!

08/10/2026

STRAIGHT TALKING - NO BULL!

IT’S ELECTION TIME - PROMISES, PROMISES AND MORE PROMISES!

ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THAN WORDS!

Some Lord Mayor candidates are now advocating lower rates and two hours of free parking.

But here's a simple question voters should be asking: I am unable to print the other names due to election regulations.

How did these candidates actually vote on these two important issues when they came before Council in recent months?

Election promises are one thing. Voting records are another.

I believe in FACTS, STRAIGHT TALKING and ACCOUNTABILITY — not simply telling the electorate what they want to hear at election time.

Candidates should be prepared to explain how their past voting records align with their current election promises.

Attached is the voting record on the 2026/27 rates decision. Look at the facts, examine the voting record and decide for yourself who has consistently supported lower rates.

STRAIGHT TALKING - NO BULL!

A passionate advocate for the City of Hobart and long time business owner.


Authorised by Marti Zucco, Town Hall, Hobart, Tas, 7000

06/10/2026

High rates, fees and charges going through the roof, expensive and inadequate parking, and a lack of meaningful Council action are putting enormous pressure on Hobart’s small, family-operated businesses.

This is the reality many businesses face every day, struggling to survive, and in some cases being forced to close.

Similarly all residents and ratepayers are struggling with the cost of living crises but council raised rates by 3.5% where it could have been zero.

Council needs to get back to basics and focus on the things that matter: keeping costs under control, improving parking and access, and creating an environment where small businesses can survive and prosper.

Instead, too much attention and money is being directed towards idealistic projects that cater to a minority while the businesses that employ locals, activate our streets and contribute to our economy are struggling.

It’s time to put small family businesses back at the heart of Hobart