Hi, I’m Jess. I’m running for Mayor because the decisions our council makes shape the future of our great city.

Together, we can make our communities more connected and accessible to everyone and grow a vibrant arts and culture scene which will benefit the community and the great small businesses that are the backbone of our villages.I work as a paramedic, so I know how important it is to have kindness and community at the core of everything we do. Connected communities are strong communities. The Greens are built on a foundation of grassroots democracy-we want to create a better world for our children with peace and non violence, ecological sustainability, and social justice. I will listen to the community and you can be assured that I will make decisions based on these principles.Wouldn’t it be great if affordable housing was an integral part of development in Wollongong and the other transport hubs in the city-Thirroul, Corrimal, North Wollongong, Coniston and Port Kembla. And wouldn’t it be great if we have a decent skate park in Port Kembla, as well as Thirroul. It’s disappointing there hasn’t been a single skatepark built in the city in the last 10 years. Our young people are missing out on spaces they love. We have a plan that will revitalize our villages with investment in arts and culture.Most of all, we need a greener city – an urban rainforest of local native species that cools the streets and provides habitat and shade. I believe a fresh, greener Wollongong is possible if we are brave enough.