Candidate for Mayor & Ward C

When bad decisions are made, good people lose their weeknights and weekends fighting them.

The need for good decisions to be made from the outset and my despair at over-development throughout Sydney, led me to run for council; where I’ve had the privilege to stand with residents fighting to save their much-loved park at Galston from becoming an industrial estate, and voted against further sub-division of the rural lands.

With the current Mayor ousted by his party for refusing property developers free reign over the Bushland Shire, Hornsby’s unique character and heritage is threatened by over-development.

Your three Greens are the only councillors to vote no to over-development, this term.

To alleviate the housing and cost-of-living crisis, I will continue my strong advocacy for more quality affordable housing and focus on council efficiency to minimise service charges.

With my record of listening and acting, I have also stood up for river residents to achieve fairer parking conditions and supported residents facing disastrous developments next door.

My achievements on council include Hornsby’s first multicultural festival, affordable housing dedicated to council in perpetuity, increased affordable housing targets, moving towards banning gas, fairer car parking for residents and our first native orchard for wildlife carers to harvest food.

Over the term, I’ve pushed for many improvements, including more sustainable building design, diversity in council committees, and protection for wildlife from cats and development.

There is still so much to do: protecting our waterways and bushland, defending rural and agricultural land from developers, increasing affordable housing, youth facilities for teens, more footpaths and cycleways, beautifying town centres, art and culture facilities, and celebrating our diversity with inclusive events.

As your Greens Candidate I will continue to champion your rights; and put community before developers because we don’t take donations from them or big business.

Hornsby, you deserve strong leadership with an agile mindset and courage to stand up to property developers; leadership with critical and innovative thinking to resolve key issues, and a bold vision for a brighter future for everyone.

Vote 1 Greens on 14th September.