Labor Launches Wollongong Council Election Campaign

Labor’s Wollongong Council election strategy will be based on the four policy pillars of housing, jobs, supporting the suburbs and valuing the environment, Lord Mayoral candidate Cr Tania Brown said at today’s campaign launch.

“The policies we outline today will help Wollongong be a great place to live, work, and raise a family,” Deputy Lord Mayor Cr Brown said.

The Labor team for the September 14 Election includes five current Councillors and seven new faces. “Our team combines experience and new ideas with backgrounds in government, public and private sectors, small business, community and arts, we will make sure we get the basics right,” Cr Brown said.

“We will deliver a customer-focussed council that is financially responsible when facing climate change and cost-of-living pressures. Our experienced and united team has listened and will work with the community to address these challenges.”

“As a life-long local I understand the challenges facing our city and if lucky enough to be elected as Lord Mayor I will bring new energy to the role and be a strong voice for Wollongong.

I have the experience to do the job, as a Councillor for seven years and as Deputy Lord Mayor for five of those years.”

“My record includes responsible Council budget management, establishing a post-Covid economic recovery taskforce, a skills roundtable and various measures to promote affordable housing,” Cr Brown said.

Cr Brown said the Labor team will make further policy announcements during the campaign.

“I’m excited to announce that Councillors David Brown, Ann Martin, Linda Campbell and Richard Martin have joined me to re-contest the September 14 election.

“We welcome to our Labor team Dan Hayes, Karen Fairbairn, Iskra Spencer, Thomas Quinn, Michael Valceski, Tiana Myers and David Haden.

“Throughout this campaign, Labor will highlight our plans to lead Wollongong’s future, address the housing crisis and invest in our suburbs.

“The Labor team looks forward to listening to and speaking with people across the community about our plan for Wollongong’s future,” Cr Brown said.

The Labor team:

Ward 1 Vocation Special Interest

  • Richard Martin Small business operator Creative industries and local families

  • Dan Hayes Psychologist Footpaths, roads and libraries

  • Karen Fairbairn Retired school teacher Needs of young families, playgrounds

  • Iskra Spencer School teacher Community services, environment

Ward 2 Vocation Special Interest

  • Tania Brown Chief Operating Officer Housing, local employment, tourism

  • David Brown Media consultant Economic development, sport

  • Thomas Quinn Economist Community development, education

  • Michael Valceski Cancer researcher Public transport, youth services

Ward 3 Vocation Special Interest

  • Ann Martin Town planner, artist Industrial development, arts

  • Linda Campbell Retired Community Manager Libraries, sports facilities

  • Tiana Myers Union organiser Fighting for Dapto

  • David Haden Postgraduate student Local Jobs, environment

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