Lakes Entrance resident, Arthur Allen, is hoping to secure a seat at the table of the new Council in the forthcoming East Gippsland Shire elections.

Mr Allen has a 'can do’ attitude and says he wants to eliminate the red tape at the shire to ensure projects are fast tracked.

With 40 years experience in primary industry, he is adept at developing ideas and solving problems in the community.

Mr Allen is also keen to develop attractive job opportunities for school leavers to prevent a brain drain in East Gippsland.