Lismore 4 Lindall Watson

CANDIDATE

Group: The Greens

Lindall Watson

Current occupation and background:

A teacher for many years across remote, rural and city school settings.

How long in the Lismore community?

We bought our farm nine days before the 2022 floods.

Community involvement?

I teach at the local schools, I am a CWA member, I have joined the volunteer fire service, I am on the Nimbin preschool committee and sing with the Nimbin Vocal Minority choir.

Guiding values or principles?

The strong foundation for real progress is based on the principles of justice, equity and inclusivity.

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

I chose The Greens because I wanted to become part of the movement for a more compassionate society and a sustainable world.

Preferential voting suggestions?

1 The Greens, 2 Labor for council; 1 Vanessa Grindon-Ekins, 2 Harper Dalton-Earls for mayor.

Campaign budget?

Small, funded by individual donations and local grassroots fundraising activities.

Top three issues?

Sustainable development. Good governance. Council services.