I am a fifth generation farmer of Alectown and business partner with Gregor and Marty Sammut-Paul at Regional Business Supplies.

I attended Parkes High School and have been on the land ever since.

I am a life member of the Parkes Musical and Dramatic Society, a member of the Parkes Uniting Church and the Alectown Rural Fire Service.

I'm a vocal advocate for sustainable change in the face of global warming, and am constantly looking to encourage action that protects and presents opportunity to our Shire.

I also like nothing better than to pick up my guitar and have a good sing.

Since being elected to the Parkes Shire Council, I chose to chair the Rural Roads Committee that is charged with the oversite of over 2000 kilometres of rural roads.

This group of people from across our shire have done an amazing job of prioritizing and fairly distributing the funds available for our roads. I thank them all.

While the large water projects that have been opened in this term of Council are incredible, I have the satisfaction of being involved in the projects that have gone from an idea to completion in that time.

These include:

I'm proud to be a part of a council that during the drought implemented free domestic and stock water for our farmers and free admission to our swimming pools.

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In this next term of council, I wish to continue to be part of a progressive team that will continue to build confidence and prosperity to everyone who calls this place home.

The Special Activation Precinct will move into its next phase, and this will bring amazing opportunities to farming and Town Businesses alike.

A growing population presents new challenges but things that seemed out of reach will become possible and we dare to dream.

Balance is important in any community, and a focus on family activity venues and events as well as affordable housing partnerships will all be high on my list of priorities if I am re-elected to council.

Another important balance is female representation on our council.

With Barb and Pat stepping down I would urge your consideration of this in the numbering of your ballot.

I believe I have worked hard in my first term of council to create the relationships and knowledge to be an effective and articulate representative for my community.

Being a councillor is important to me because I can make a difference for others; creating legacies that make the Parkes Shire an even more attractive place to live.

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