Lismore 8 Virginia Waters

Group: The Greens

Virginia Waters

Current occupation and background:

Self-employed sole trader supporting NDIS, Aged Care and Respite Services participants. At Lismore City Council in Events and Tourism for seven years.

How long in the Lismore community?

28 years, home is Tuntable Falls.

Community involvement?

Multiple community organisations and committees over 26 years.

Guiding values or principles?

The Greens’ four pillars: ecological sustainability, social justice, grassroots democracy, and peace and nonviolence.

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

I joined the Greens in 2013, after years of supporting.

Preferential voting suggestions?

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

Campaign budget?

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

Top three issues facing your area?

Future proofing and preparedness. Community-focused leadership. Robust and transparent governance.