COGG Kardinia Emilie Flynn

Kardinia

AFFILIATION: GREENS

Emilie Flynn

Occupation: Operations and Project Coordinator.

Resides: Geelong West.

How long have you lived in your ward? Four years.

Community involvement: I work for the region’s leading environmental organisation. Through this role I have been involved with an alliance of unions, faith groups and community organisations, a movement to push for social and climate justice at local, state and federal levels. I am Treasurer at Cloverdale Community Centre and a lifetime volunteer, most recently with local food banks.

Associated with a political party or movement?

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

Preferencing: I’m preferencing Peter Murrihy as our values are similarly aligned.

Campaign budget? Receiving financial assistance? I have fundraised for my campaign from friends, family and community supporters. I am focusing my efforts on real community engagement including doorknocking, letterboxing and street stalls. I’m supported by a wonderful band of volunteers.

Three most important issues in your ward?

Revitalising the CBD; addressing climate change on a local level; better and safer alternative transport, e.g. public transport and cycling.