CANDIDATE<\/p>\n
Group: Jack Dods Ticket<\/p>\n
Meredith Wray<\/p>\n
Current occupation and background:<\/p>\n
I have a PhD in sustainable tourism and have worked as a consultant to prepare best practice state and federal Destination Management Plans.<\/p>\n
How long in the Byron community?<\/p>\n
I have lived in Byron Shire for 38 years.<\/p>\n
Community involvement?<\/p>\n
I have a strong history in working with state and local governments and regional and local tourism organisations due to my expertise in this area. Board director for Destination North Coast and NORPA.<\/p>\n
Guiding values or principles?<\/p>\n
Making decisions based on strong evidence, expert opinion, and community feedback.<\/p>\n
Are you or have you associated with any political party or cause?<\/p>\n
Our team members do not belong to any political party, and never have.<\/p>\n
Preferential voting suggestions?<\/p>\n
Labor team 2nd, Green team 3rd.<\/p>\n
Campaign budget?<\/p>\n
Hopefully under $5,000, all paid for by donations from our supporters.<\/p>\n
Top three issues facing your area?<\/p>\n
Progressing the Residential Strategy, getting the Byron Shire Rail Trail built, improving destination management planning for all our destinations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
CANDIDATE Group: Jack Dods Ticket Meredith Wray Current occupation and background: I have a PhD in sustainable tourism and have worked as a consultant to prepare best practice state and federal Destination Management Plans. How long in the Byron community? I have lived in Byron Shire for 38 years. Community involvement? I have a strong […]<\/p>\n