Candidate Statement.

Raised in Nyah, living and co-managing our family farm in Woorinen, I have deep roots in the Swan Hill region. I would love the opportunity to contribute positively as your representative in local government. I will be approachable, ready to listen and take your issues and perspectives onboard.

My local experiences as a Mother, Natural Resource Manager, Environmental Volunteer and Primary Producer will inform my votes and advocacy, backed up with strong evidence based decision making. I aim to build a positive and progressive team of Councillors, with open communication, respectful and thorough deliberation and deep community collaboration. Through these strong principles, a Council that I am part of will be better able to deliver the projects that matter to community and solve the complex problems we face.

A respected Council must deliver on the basics, with a fair rating system for quality Municipal Services like better roads and efficient and effective planning. A large rural Council must also work hard at attracting additional funding, working co-operatively with community, promoting the region and building relationships with other stakeholders and governments. I'm determined to make a difference in our Municipality and want to hear what matters to you.