Why I'm Running For Mayor

I'm running for Mayor of Glenorchy.

I'm the best person to lead the City of Glenorchy through what comes next. I don't say that lightly.

I’m proud of the past term, we benefited from good early decisions and we followed through on them. What I’m concerned about is the next term, if we relax, become complacent, not work hard, then all the good results achieved will be wasted and we’ll drift back into old ways. I won’t let that happen, not on my watch. I have the energy, drive and experience. I live here, this isn't just a job to me, it's personal.

For too long we haven't had our fair share, the respect, the investment, the funding. I look around at the land, the people, the businesses and industry and I see one of the best places to live, work and play in Tasmania sitting right in front of us. We will not live in anyone's shadow.

If you back me, here is what I'll throw everything at.

I'll speak up with a strong voice. Face to face with state and federal governments, putting our case and driving our agenda. Not waiting on theirs. I'll fight for a brand new Glenorchy aquatic centre, finish the Tolosa Park renewal and build the path along Humphreys Rivulet from the CBD to Tolosa Park. We haven't pushed nearly hard enough for these, but I will.

I'll deliver the essentials you rely on every day and expect. I'll build a proud clean and safe city. Clean streets, safe shops, roads repaired, footpaths fixed, parks and environment looked after. graffiti gone.

And I'll listen. I want to refresh our Community Plan, by listening to people in every suburb. The Glenorchy Community Plan is more than 10 years old and Glenorchy has changed in that time. The best ideas won't come from me, they'll come from the people who live here.

I know what I'm taking on. If the community decides someone else should lead, I'll respect that. But I'd never forgive myself for sitting back and staying quiet. This is my home and I'll go into bat for this city every single day.

It's time to put Glenorchy First.

Have a question or want to share your ideas for Glenorchy?

I'd love to hear from you. Whether you have feedback, a local issue to raise, or simply want to connect, get in touch. Your voice matters.