COGG Cheetham Jess Harper

Cheetham

AFFILIATION: GREENS

Jess Harper

Occupation: CEO.

Resides: Newcomb.

How long have you lived in your ward? Two decades.

Community involvement: I am raising my young family in Newcomb. I’m the CEO of a Disability Peak Body and engage daily with the disability community at a local, State and Federal Level. I’m a lifetime volunteer.

Associated with a political party or movement?

I’m proud to be an endorsed as the Greens Cheetham candidate.

Preferencing: Local Council Elections should be about the community voting for candidates in the order they believe will deliver the best possible outcomes.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? Fundraised for my campaign from friends, family and community supporters.

Three most important issues in your ward?

Tackling the cost-of-living crisis through increasing council-run social and community services, library funding, community spaces and social housing; Improving and maintaining transport infrastructure. Addressing climate and environment issues at a local level including promoting stormwater capture and recycling as well as opposing the Lara Waste Incinerator.