COGG Murradoc Kate Lockhart

Kate Lockhart

Occupation: Natural Resource Project Manager

Resides: Drysdale

How long have you lived in your ward? 18 years.

Community involvement: Extensive. 18 years with Bellarine Landcare: plant nursery volunteer, 10 years on committee: five years as president, four years vice president. Contributing community grant writer for Bellarine Landcare, Drysdale Tennis club and Drysdale Primary school. Approx $400,000. across 10 years. Weekly participant, parent and volunteer in four local Bellarine sporting clubs.

Associated with a political party or movement?

No.

Preferencing: No one. Only two on the ballot.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? $5,000. I have received some private donations and self funding.

Three most important issues in your ward? Managing population growth and balancing the benefits and consequences of growth in the provision of public services and infrastructure. Retaining the quality and benefits of our natural environment and rural enterprises. Access to affordable and social housing for all stages of life, Frequency and functionality of public transport. Building climate resilience for our region.