COGG Cheetham Melissa Cadwell

Cheetham

Melissa Cadwell

Occupation: I work in industrial relations, and Councillor since January 2023.

Resides: St Albans Park.

How long have you lived in your ward? Born here and live on the same street that I grew up on, in St Albans Park (formerly Whittington).

Community involvement: I’m heavily involved in local sporting clubs and regularly attend games & matches or grab a meal on training night. I ‘shop local’ & love getting to know our local business owners – like Elaine at Munro’s on Garden Newsagent, Greg and Georgia at Wilsons Road Fish & Chips, Betty and Bonnie at the Betty’s Laneway café, and Marcello at Cello’s Pizzeria.

Associated with a political party or movement?

Not endorsed by a political party. I am an ALP member.

Preferencing: Vote 1 for Melissa Cadwell, and then number every other box.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? Self-funded, but small donations gratefully received.

Three most important issues in your ward?

1. Listening to and representing the people of the eastern suburbs of Cheetham Ward 2. Providing affordable, essential Council services, like childcare, libraries and homecare. 3. Delivering upgrades for sporting and community facilities.