Bellingen Shire Council
OUR CANDIDATES
![Dominic King](https://greensoncouncil.wp.greens.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2024/05/12_6_dom-2-1080x675.jpg)
Dominic King
Hi, I’m Dominic, your Greens Councillor and 2024 Candidate for Bellingen Shire Council.
![Jennie Fenton](https://greensoncouncil.wp.greens.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2024/05/12_6_Jennie_Fenton-web-1080x675.jpg)
Jennie Fenton
I am running for a third term on Council. Across the previous eight years, I have championed a lot of progressive outcomes in the Shire.
![Alison Heeley](https://greensoncouncil.wp.greens.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2024/07/12_6_alison-52-1080x675.jpg)
Alison Heeley
I have lived in Bellingen on Gumbaynggirr Country for 15 years. Upon moving to Bellingen, I co-founded the first iteration of the Bellofoodbox initiative, which supported local farmers, strengthened local food systems, educated community about eating seasonally, and offered healthy fresh produce for an accessible price.
![Wendy Firefly](https://greensoncouncil.wp.greens.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2024/07/Wendy-Firefly-2-1080x675.jpg)
Wendy Firefly
I am standing as a candidate in the Bellingen Council elections as I believe in creating a balanced society within a balanced environment, and finding efficient solutions that don’t cost the earth.
OUR PLANS AND PRIORITIES
The Bellingen Greens policies
The Bellingen Greens are the only group that has its policies available for the residents of the Shire to examine ahead of the election.
In a letter-box near you…
We think that a really useful way of introducing our four candidates, so you can be really clear about who you are voting for, is through this brochure. All of the costs were raised through local supporters, members of our community concerned about the climate emergency, inequities in our society and our resilience as a community. Come along to the meet the candidates sessions and learn more.
Meet the candidate – Alison Heeley
Alison is a new candidate for the Bellingen Shire Greens, joining the ticket for the September local election. She has experience working in youth mental health, aged care, carer support and advocacy, community development, social housing, and community and local food resilience programs.
We want our 10 beds back
A vote for Dominic King ensures we have a direct voice to the NSW Government.
Meet the candidate – Wendy Firefly
We need your help to get the Bellingen Shire Council back to focusing on the things that really matter.
WE’RE CAMPAIGNING FOR…
Protecting our Environment
Greens Councillors have a long history of standing up for the environment – often when nobody else will.
Tackling the Housing Crisis
The housing crisis is breaking people, and governments at all levels are tinkering around the edges instead of making the big changes we need to address housing affordability.
Bringing Down the Cost of Living
We are in a cost-of-living crisis, and local governments should be doing what they can to ensure that everyday people can afford to get by.
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TOGETHER, WE’RE POWERFUL.
People want strong action on the cost of living and climate crises, and a council that represents their values.
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With more Greens on Council across NSW, we can tackle the housing crisis, lower the cost of living, and stand up for the environment. Join the movement!
![Bellingen HTV](https://greensoncouncil.org.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/72/2024/08/Bellingen-HTV.png)