"I was proud of the work I did with the Ratepayers' Association because I had lots of excellent meetings with councillors and the mayor.
"I have a lot of energy, but I only take on things that I am passionate about," Mr Fallen said.
If he's elected, he intends to be a councillor full-time - and he's adamant he has no interest in being the mayor.
Mr Fallen believes the council has a poor reputation among ratepayers and needs rejuvenation.
"The council is tired. It's not a focused, energised team that the public overall can have confidence in. We need a renewal, without forgetting those who have served [on council] well amidst all the mud-slinging.
"The conduct of about a quarter of our current councillors has led to a public lack of confidence."
Mr Fallen plans to announce in August the key issues that he will be standing for.