A former policeman and 37-year resident of Scarborough has ambitious plans to transform the community if he wins a seat in the state election.

Dave Vos is running as an independent candidate and told 6PR’s Liam Bartlett he wants to “stop the violence in Scarborough” after a spike in recent incidents.

“They’ve got a chance to vote an independent who doesn’t have to cower to liberal power brokers, and I certainly don’t have to consult with union executives.”

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