City of Greater Bendigo, Ravenswood, Emma Berglund

Ravenswood Ward

Emma Berglund

Occupation: Market Co-ordinator at the Showgrounds Sunday Market.

Resides: Kangaroo Flat.

How long have you lived in your council/ward?: Nearly 25 years in this council, 11 in my ward.

Community involvement: Repair Cafe, roller derby, Girl Guides, LaTrobe student association.

Associated with a political party or movement?: –

Preferencing: I met Donna…she seems really nice. I would love to see women voted in because four out of the nine wards only have men running. …Representation of the population is important. I have met John…he seems okay too. I have not met Damien… I will preference them in how well I know them and trust them.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial support?: I am not receiving financial assistance, it will just be from my own savings, but I am looking into ways to market myself for free or cheaply where possible.

Three most important issues in your ward?

Housing Affordability and Availability.

Economic Development.

Community and Social Services.