Lismore 7 Vanessa Ekins

MAYORAL CANDIDATE

Group: The Greens

Vanessa Grindon-Ekins

Current occupation and background:

Twenty years as a Lismore City councillor and former mayor. A science teacher at local high schools.

How long in the Lismore community?

I moved to Lismore 30 years ago.

Community involvement?

Planting trees with Landcare on most weekends. I also host a radio show at River FM 92.9.

Guiding values or principles?

I will work with the community to listen and understand what they want.

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

I am a member of The Greens because they work for transparent decision making, protecting the environment and a safe future for our children and grandchildren.

Preferential voting suggestions?

In Lismore we are encouraging people to vote above the line Vote 1 The Greens and 2 Labor.

Campaign budget?

Small budget funded by individual donations and local fundraising activities.

Top three issues facing your area?

The cost of living. Affordable housing for key workers and flood affected families. Flood preparedness.