City of Ballarat, North, Rebecca McIntosh

CITY OF BALLARAT

North Ward

Rebecca McIntosh

Occupation:

Semi Retired and Wildlife Victoria Volunteer.

Resides:

North Ward where I am running.

How long have you lived in your council/ward?

Ward for six years and the general area for nine-and-a-half years.

Community involvement:

A volunteer at Ballarat Community Health for six years, working with Wildlife Victoria rescuing birds, mammals, marsupials and bats.

I play Pickleball at Ken Kay Badminton Stadium a few times a week and at Federation University of which I am an alumni (2021).

I am also a member of Black Dog Riders and Ballarat Motorcycle Club and a former member of Ballarat Riders.

I am also a supporter of Sheppard’s Australia, raising money for First Responders and their mental health. (Some of my time here includes the COVID epidemic and all the lockdown times.)

Associated with a political party or movement?

I am not represented by any party and have never been involved with any party – I am totally independent.

Preferencing:

I have not made a decision about who I will award my preference votes. I need to get to know the others standing and their beliefs before I decide.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial support?

My budget is less than $100. I am not taking money from anyone. I didn’t want to print anything because I don’t want to waste resources and contribute to waste, but I have decided to print some cards (postcard size) because I need to make sure I get my name out to the people.

Three most important issues in your ward?

Transparency and equity between the wards in regard to finances.

Supporting the environment and ensuring we do our part to conserve resources and reduce waste including the repair of our roads.

To support those of our neighbors doing life hard because of the economy whether they are homeless, facing homelessness, finding reasonable rentals or having a hard time feeding their family.