Lismore 3 Harper Dalton

MAYORAL and council CANDIDATE

Group: Labor

Harper Dalton-Earls

Current occupation and background:

I’m a qualified Social Worker with a background in trauma-informed care, drug and alcohol recovery, and flood recovery.

How long in the Lismore community?

I grew up and have lived in Lismore and its surrounds for almost all my life.

Community involvement?

Creating and leading the House Relocation movement following the 2022 floods.

Guiding values or principles?

Everything comes down to community and fairness.

Are you or have you been associated with any political party or cause?

Labor’s emphasis on social justice, supporting communities, and ensuring government works for the people resonates with me.

Prefential voting suggestions?

Labor and The Greens will preference each other. I will support and work with those committed to practical solutions.

Campaign budget?

Pretty modest. Raised funds through grassroots donations and some personal contributions.

Top three issues facing your area?

Better floodplain management. We’ve got to get back to basics. More affordable housing.