Twenty years as a Lismore City councillor and former mayor. A science teacher at local high schools.<\/p>\n
How long in the Lismore community?<\/strong><\/p>\n
I moved to Lismore 30 years ago.<\/p>\n
Community involvement?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Planting trees with Landcare on most weekends. I also host a radio show at River FM 92.9.<\/p>\n
Guiding values or principles?<\/strong><\/p>\n
I will work with the community to listen and understand what they want.<\/p>\n
Are you or have you been associated with any political party or cause?<\/strong><\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Preferential voting suggestions?<\/strong><\/p>\n
In Lismore we are encouraging people to vote above the line Vote 1 The Greens and 2 Labor.<\/p>\n
Campaign budget?<\/strong><\/p>\n
Small budget funded by individual donations and local fundraising activities.<\/p>\n
Top three issues facing your area?<\/strong><\/p>\n
The cost of living. Affordable housing for key workers and flood affected families. Flood preparedness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 […]<\/p>\n