{"id":101581,"date":"2024-09-10T15:23:55","date_gmt":"2024-09-10T05:23:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/news\/ballina-14c-shona-barrett\/"},"modified":"2024-09-10T15:42:20","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T05:42:20","slug":"ballina-14c-shona-barrett","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/ballinatimes\/ballina-votes\/ballina-14c-shona-barrett\/","title":{"rendered":"Ballina 14C Shona Barrett"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CANDIDATE<\/p>\n<p>AFFILIATION: INDEPENDENT<\/p>\n<p>Shona Barrett<\/p>\n<p>Current occupation and background:<\/p>\n<p>Founding Director of North Coast Home Care Pty Ltd. I worked as a paralegal in Sydney, gaining valuable experience in policy and community advocacy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long in the ward community?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After returning from Sydney, I have been settled in my home in Wardell since 2003.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Community involvement?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I was actively engaged in my daughter&#8217; their education and sports, contributing to school fundraising and community events. Led and supported various initiatives such as the &#8220;One Walk.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Guidng values or principles?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My political views are guided by principles of equity, justice, and community empowerment.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Campaign budget?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My campaign is modestly funded by PlanCare and North Coast Home Care, focusing on transparency and accountability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Top three issues facing your ward?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Supporting local businesses, prioritising best work practices where possible. Policies that support our local economy, create opportunities for families, and improve infrastructure and services. Supporting the community regarding decisions on environmental matters.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CANDIDATE AFFILIATION: INDEPENDENT Shona Barrett Current occupation and background: Founding Director of North Coast Home Care Pty Ltd. I worked as a paralegal in Sydney, gaining valuable experience in policy and community advocacy. How long in the ward community? After returning from Sydney, I have been settled in my home in Wardell since 2003. 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