Ballina 15 C Simon Chate

CANDIDATE

AFFILIATION: GREENS

Simon Chate

Current occupation and background:

I am a musician and music teacher at Alstonville High School, choir director and Ballina Shire Ward C councillor since 2021.

How long in the ward community?

I have lived with my family in Alstonville and Wollongbar (Ward C) since 2001.

Community involvement?

I have run choirs in the shire since 1999, including voices in the roar and Awesome voices.

Guiding values or principles?

I consider myself progressive in my political views and am passionate about social justice, equity and inclusion.

Are you or have you been associated with any political party or cause?

I am a member of the NSW Greens party and locally, of Ballina Greens.

Preferential voting suggestions?

Ward C – Simon Chate 1, Therese Crollick 2, Lois Cook 3. Mayor – Kiri Dicker 1, Andrew Broadly 2, Phil Meehan 3.

Campaign budget?

Limited, supplemented through community fundraising activities.

Top three issues facing your ward?

Affordable rental housing. Improving the Biodiversity Strategy. Community consultation.