I started my life on the Peninsular as one of the first babies born in the new maternity wing of Mona Vale Hospital in January 1965. After which I grew up with my parents and brother at Frenchs Forest. It was here that I learnt the value of community, through my parents long term association holding executive positions and expending tireless hours working with Apex, Meals on Wheels, the Primary and High School committees and local sporting organizations.
In 1988 I moved to Narrabeen with my husband where our 2 daughters were born in 1994 and 1998.
We began a local coach tour operation in 1994, serving both the community we lived and those wanting to experience our wonderful area. My desire to work with my community in developing a higher recognition for local business’s led me to join the Narrabeen Lakes Chamber of Commerce, where I held the position of secretary. It was through this association and my exposure to many different people that I was encouraged to stand for Council as their voice.
I was successfully elected to Council in September 1995 and held the position of Deputy Mayor in the 1998/1999 term. In my role as Councilor I have had the opportunity to stand and Chair committees where my strengths were and interests lie. Currently I Chair;
The Environment and Planning Committee
The Urban and Consolidation and Planning Portfolio Committee
The Traffic Committee
The Road Safety Committee, and
The Crime Prevention Committee.
In 2002 I stood for a position as executive on the Local Government Association of New South Wales. This organization was formed to provide a united voice to Local Government area’s in New South Wales. This position has given me an opportunity to work for my community on a higher level, and lobby for their concerns directly with the Ministers responsible. As an Executive I have had the opportunity to represent the Association in the following ways;
Member of the Community Planning and Services Committee
Member of the Child Care Working Party
Member of the Maritime Infrastructure Project Assessment Committee
Member of the Sydney Water Corporate Customer Council, and
Chair of the Working Party into Leadership in Local Government.
I believe the 12 years I have given to my community has given me the skills to effectively chair committees, represent the needs of my constituents and work effectively with higher levels of government. This role as Councilor and Executive Member has allowed me to be a voice for members of my local community who otherwise would be unrepresented. Now, as a single mother with many more direct ties to my community on varied areas of interest, I believe I continue to be able to use my natural ability to work with people from all levels of society and bring their needs together for a common outcome that I gain such pleasure in this role. My aspirations for the future lie in continuing this role on the big issues Pittwater will continue to face.
In 1988 I moved to Narrabeen with my husband where our 2 daughters were born in 1994 and 1998.
We began a local coach tour operation in 1994, serving both the community we lived and those wanting to experience our wonderful area. My desire to work with my community in developing a higher recognition for local business’s led me to join the Narrabeen Lakes Chamber of Commerce, where I held the position of secretary. It was through this association and my exposure to many different people that I was encouraged to stand for Council as their voice.
I was successfully elected to Council in September 1995 and held the position of Deputy Mayor in the 1998/1999 term. In my role as Councilor I have had the opportunity to stand and Chair committees where my strengths were and interests lie. Currently I Chair;
The Environment and Planning Committee
The Urban and Consolidation and Planning Portfolio Committee
The Traffic Committee
The Road Safety Committee, and
The Crime Prevention Committee.
In 2002 I stood for a position as executive on the Local Government Association of New South Wales. This organization was formed to provide a united voice to Local Government area’s in New South Wales. This position has given me an opportunity to work for my community on a higher level, and lobby for their concerns directly with the Ministers responsible. As an Executive I have had the opportunity to represent the Association in the following ways;
Member of the Community Planning and Services Committee
Member of the Child Care Working Party
Member of the Maritime Infrastructure Project Assessment Committee
Member of the Sydney Water Corporate Customer Council, and
Chair of the Working Party into Leadership in Local Government.
I believe the 12 years I have given to my community has given me the skills to effectively chair committees, represent the needs of my constituents and work effectively with higher levels of government. This role as Councilor and Executive Member has allowed me to be a voice for members of my local community who otherwise would be unrepresented. Now, as a single mother with many more direct ties to my community on varied areas of interest, I believe I continue to be able to use my natural ability to work with people from all levels of society and bring their needs together for a common outcome that I gain such pleasure in this role. My aspirations for the future lie in continuing this role on the big issues Pittwater will continue to face.
