City of Ballarat, Central, Samantha McIntosh

Central Ward

Samantha McIntosh

Occupation: Past Nurse, current tourism business, Private Leadership Consultancy.

Resides: Lake Wendouree, Central Ward.

How long have you lived in your council?

35 Years.

Community involvement: I have committed full time to my City councillor role. Chair/Member of local committees: Heritage, Airport, Her Majesty’s Theatre, Lakes and Gardens Advisory committees. Patron to the likes of the Paddle Steamer Society and the George Devine Treloar committee. Tann Clan running group member for over 30 years.

Associated with a political party or movement? Not endorsed, funded, nor supported by any political party. In past State and Federal election cycles, I have represented the Liberal/National party.

Preferencing: Not confirmed yet.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial support? Likely to be around 10k-15k dependent upon support I receive and mail-out costs. Currently seeking financial assistance toward my campaign.

Three most important issues in your ward?:

Keep Rates as low with back to basics approach and careful spending… Delivery of priority projects, already planned, committed and some funded. Through experience and continuity, and successful lobbying of State and Federal Government, we can get these jobs done! Roads, and Rubbish are requiring close attention right now…