COGG Hamlyn Heights Angela Carr

Hamlyn Heights

AFFILIATION: Socialist Alliance

Angela Carr

Occupation: Social & Community Services Worker.

Resides: Herne Hill.

How long have you lived in your ward? I moved to Herne Hill from Melbourne 19 years ago to be closer to the water and at that time housing was much more affordable too.

Community involvement: When I first moved to Geelong, I worked in community settings as a disability support worker before moving on to other social work roles. As a parent, I have been actively involved with many different community groups over the years. I have been a long-term community activist.

Associated with a political party or movement?

Endorsed by Socialist Alliance.

Preferencing: Joey Nicita from the Greens.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial support? I am running a grassroots campaign. I have received multiple small donations to the tune of a few thousand dollars.

Three most important issues in your ward:

1. Housing affordability and cost of living. 2. Revitalisation of community spaces, such as improvements to parks, gardens, road infrastructure. 3. Maintaining quality council services, such as in-home aged care, child care, family and youth programs.