BOROUGH OF QUEENSCLIFFE<\/p>\n
Isabelle Tolhurst<\/p>\n
Occupation: Current Councillor. Prior to having my second baby I was the Mayor of Queenscliffe, and also worked as a media strategist for a national youth not-for-profit.<\/p>\n
Resides: Queenscliff.<\/p>\n
How long have you lived in your council?<\/p>\n
Permanently since 2020, but holidayed in the Borough for more than 30 years.<\/p>\n
Community involvement: Have served my community as Councillor since 2022 and been elected Mayor from 2022-2024. Volunteered as a lifesaver and educator at the Point Lonsdale Surf Lifesaving Club and a former committee member of Queenscliffe Climate Action Now.<\/p>\n
Associated with a political party or movement?<\/p>\n
No, I’m running as an independent. Previously a member of the Australian Greens Party.<\/p>\n
Preferencing: Candidates that reflect voters’ values and aspirations for the community.<\/p>\n
Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? About $3,000, donations welcomed.<\/p>\n
Three most important issues in your council?<\/p>\n
Protect the environment – Respond to climate change, address coastal erosion and inundation. Ensure financial sustainability – Fulfil all obligations to community and deliver projects within budget. Improve main streets – rejuvenate Hesse Street and improve Point Lonsdale’s streetscape, in consultation with the community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
BOROUGH OF QUEENSCLIFFE Isabelle Tolhurst Occupation: Current Councillor. Prior to having my second baby I was the Mayor of Queenscliffe, and also worked as a media strategist for a national youth not-for-profit. Resides: Queenscliff. How long have you lived in your council? Permanently since 2020, but holidayed in the Borough for more than 30 years. […]<\/p>\n