My top three priority areas in this term (2024-2028) are managing population growth, maintaining and defending our natural heritage and developing our sense of connectedness and community spirit.
We are so fortunate to live in such a beautiful part of the country with so many important built and natural heritage places. As such, we are a very attractive place to live, so managing population growth and ensuring that there is adequate housing for all are key challenges that demand my focus more than anything else.
Maintaining and augmenting natural vegetation and public open spaces is of high importance to me, especially in light of rapid urban growth. As many newcomers make our shire home, we must also work hard to include members of our community in our public and civic life – through our public institutions and community organisations alike.