Ultimate Election Guide 2020
Everything you need to know for today’s election, from what ward you are in, to the polling booths and who the candidates are. This is your ultimate Brisbane City Council election guide.
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ALREADY 247,466 of Brisbane’s enrolled electors have cast their votes while more than 164,000 applied for a postal vote in this year’s election.
Despite these record numbers in extraordinary times, thousands of voters are yet to have their say: Here is your Ultimate Ward-by-Ward Guide to the Brisbane City Council election.
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Always follow the directions of Electoral Commission Queensland workers. Polling booths are open tomorrow from 8am to 6pm.
BRISBANE NORTH
BRACKEN RIDGE WARD
Where is it? Bracken Ridge, Bald Hills, Carseldine, Fitzgibbon, and parts of Aspley and Zillmere. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Aspley Special School Hall, 751 Zillmere Road, Aspley
Aspley East State School, Clorane St, Aspley
Bald Hills State School Hall, 2156 Gympie Rd, Bald Hills
Bracken Ridge Uniting Church, 7 Pellinore Rd, Bracken Ridge
Bracken Ridge State School, Denham St, Bracken Ridge
Norris Road State School Hall, Pritchard Place, Bracken Ridge
Taigum State School Hall, 266 Handford Road, Taigum
Assisted disability access:
Church of the Resurrection Hall, 30 Ridley Rd, Bridgeman Downs
Fitzgibbon Community Centre, 545 Roghan Rd, Fitzgibbon
Zillmere State School Library, 70 Murphy Rd, Zillmere.
Who are the candidates? We asked all Brisbane City Council election candidates two questions, here’s what we got back.
KATHRYN FRY (GREENS)
No response.
CR SANDY LANDERS, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I was born and raised locally, and I know and love our district. After attending Bracken Ridge State High School, I graduated as a teacher and taught in regional Queensland before returning to raise my two children Courtney and Jordan here on the northside.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: One of my core values is the development of community. I have invested time and energy into every community I’ve lived in by volunteering in playgroups, schools, scouts, music and community groups and being a JP. I understand the importance of good representation and ensuring residents have a councillor that is available and listens and delivers for them. I not only understand what council is responsible for but I also know what it takes to get results. I’m fighting for our community to get the State funding for projects we desperately need and that are long overdue.As part of Team Schrinner I will improve our local parks and green spaces, deliver better transport connections for cyclists and pedestrians to take pressure off local roads and get people home safer and quicker. I want to make Brisbane even better for my children and their children to come.
CATH PALMER (ALP)
Tell our readers a little about yourself: My parents built their first home in Bracken Ridge in 1970 and I have lived here nearly all my life. I grew up here, went to school here and am raising my own family of five boys here with my husband Brad.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: When I was growing up, this area was full of horse paddocks, pineapple farms and market gardens. Since then, the population has increased greatly but we are not getting the infrastructure and the road improvements we need to keep pace with that growth. Brisbane City Council seems to think the city boundary ends at Bowen Hills instead of Bald Hills. The outer northern suburbs need a representative in City Hall who will fight for us, and for our fair share of the council budget to improve public transport, local roads, bikeways, parks and ensure that our footpaths are fixed and the potholes are filled. I believe residents should be at the heart of every decision council makes. Three generations of my family live here, and I am raising my own children here. If I am elected Bracken Ridge Ward Councillor on March 28, I will stand up for you too.
CENTRAL WARD
Where is it? The Central Business District, Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Spring Hill, Herston, Teneriffe and parts of Bowen Hills and Newstead. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Merthyr Road Uniting Church Hall, 52 Merthyr Road, New Farm
Holy Spirit School Hall, 36 Villiers Street, New Farm
Brisbane Central State School, Rogers Street, Spring Hill
Assisted disability access:
Trinity Church Hall, 9 Church Street, Fortitude Valley
New Farm State School, Cnr James & Heal Streets, New Farm
No disability access:
Brisbane City Hall, Sandgate Room, (Ann Street entrance), Brisbane
CR VICKI HOWARD, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: A senior member of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team, Vicki is known for her no-nonsense approach and ability to bring people together to achieve great outcomes for our local community. Vicki’s passion for Brisbane’s inner city drives her to ensure Central Ward receives strong and effective representation that delivers results.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Vicki loves working with and spending time with those who share her enthusiasm and pride for Brisbane and is proud to be a member of many local community groups. Vicki is part of a team that has delivered balanced budgets and major infrastructure projects in Central including Legacy Way tunnel, and is getting the turn-up-and-go Brisbane Metro underway. If re-elected, Vicki will continue to deliver for the residents of Central ward, including: major tree planting and landscaping project in Fortitude Valley and Bowen Hills; evitalise the Powerhouse precinct by improving lighting, new landscaping and access; create the new Victoria Park at Spring Hill with community gardens, water play areas and outdoor recreation spaces; refurbish the New Farm United Soccer Club House with better flooring, front shade and goal storage; showcase the Teneriffe Poincianas with lighting along Macquarie Street; onsult the Bowen Hills community about upgrades for Hurworth Street Park.
CANDIDATE NAME: JUDI JABOUR (ALP)
No response.
CANDIDATE NAME: TRINA MASSEY (GREENS)
No response.
DEAGON WARD
Where is it? Boondall, Deagon, Brighton, Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Taigum, most of Geebung and parts of Virginia and Zillmere It also includes Moreton Island (including the townships of Bulwer, Cowan Cowan and Kooringal). Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Boondall State School, Sandgate Road (via Roscommon Road), Boondall
Brighton State School Sports Hall, 2 North Road, Brighton
Nashville State School Hall, Douglas Street, Nashville
Sandgate District State High School Hall, 41 Braun Street, Deagon
Assisted disability access:
Geebung State School, Activities Hall, 250 Newman Road, Geebung
Sandgate State School Hall, Keogh Street, Sandgate
Taigum State School Hall, 266 Handford Road, Taigum
Zillmere State School Library, 70 Murphy Road, Zillmere
Zillmere Community Centre, 54 Handford Road, Zillmere
Who are the candidates? We asked all Brisbane City Council election candidates two questions, here’s what we got back.
CR JARED CASSIDY, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’ve grown up in the community I represent, just like generations of my family before me. Going to local schools, being involved in local community groups and working locally have given me a great appreciation of this community. It’s a special place and I’m very proud to represent it.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I’ve worked hard alongside the community to secure funding for some significant local projects like the upgrade of the Sandgate Pool, Sandgate Library and a suite of local park upgrades in every suburb of the Deagon Ward, new basketball courts in Zillmere, Boondall and Brighton, and brand new wetlands centre at Boondall. At this election we have committed to investing in the upgrade of the Brighton Foreshore, fixing the Einbunpin Lagoon, upgrading the Zillmere Library and O’Callaghan Park. We have committed to fixing the Beams Road open level crossing and investing in more suburban bus routes. We think investing in basic services is so important and will fix more footpaths and potholes, increase spraying for mosquitoes and expanding bikeways as well as investing in our suburban sporting clubs and making them more welcoming and safe for women. Pat Condren and Labor’s plans for our suburbs will put residents before rorts.
ANTHONY WALSH, GREENS
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’ve lived in the Sandgate area for over 30 years, having moved here as a young adult. I work as a university lecturer in public health/health promotion. I am passionate about this community. It’s vital that we have a ouncillor who will protect and defend this area’s unique qualities.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: If elected as your councillor, I would be focused on improving our community for everyone, not just the interests of wealthy developers. My priorities in the next four years would be: 40 new safe pedestrian crossings, and improved cycling routes, making it safer to walk or cycle to the schools, shops and around the neighbourhood for everyone; a truly democratic approach to developing neighbourhood plans that actually enhance our community, including improving our green spaces, improving the connectedness of our heritage precinct and reducing the impact of commuter parking. Giving everyone a say in these decisions that affect us all; supporting community groups to engage in long-term projects to protect and regenerate our beautiful local natural areas; tarting the process of developing a genuine long-term plan to reduce and mitigate the effects of climate change on our low-lying areas.
KIMBERLEY WASHINGTON, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Born and raised in 4017 as part of the extra large Irish McKeowns of Brighton. The McKeowns started in the local milk run and moved into Sandgate Yellow Cabs. My small business is now where the old cab base was.
My husband and I now raise our three children here.
Tell our readers whythey’ll be better off if they vote for you: If you vote Team Washington, you end up with 100s - each one a hard-working local dedicated to preserving the history and uniqueness of our area. My sole vision is to see this northern end of Brisbane, from Geebung, to Brighton with Moreton in between, recognised as a powerhouse destination but it needs revitalising. It needs an injection of new ideas and energy to enhance our lifestyle and secure the small business enterprises we have here. I pledge to be visible and accessible, to work with City Hall not against, and to represent the voices of all residents.
My Commitments: Brighton Foreshore; Zillmere Library; Boondall streetscape upgrade; Brighton Bulldogs refurbishment; Deagon Sports Precinct masterplan; Manage negotiations on Sandgate Neighbourhood Plan.
ENOGGERA WARD
Where is it? Enoggera, Gaythorne, Newmarket, Alderley, most of Windsor and parts of Keperra, Ashgrove and Grange. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote?
Full disability access:
Oakleigh State School, Buxton Street, Ashgrove
Enoggera State School, 235 South Pine Road, Enoggera
St John’s Anglican Church Hall, 187 Wardell Street, Enoggera
Mitchelton & District Senior Citizens Centre, 30 Tel‐El‐Kebir Street, Mitchelton
St Ambrose’s Primary School, 23 Davidson Street, Newmarket
Grovely Scout Hall, 170 Blaker Road, Oxford Park
Stafford State School, 314 Stafford Road, Stafford
Assisted disability access:
Mitchelton State School, 47 Glen Retreat Road, Mitchelton
Newmarket State School, 15 Banks Street, Newmarket
Wilston State School, 11 Primrose Street, The Grange
Windsor State School, Harris Street, Windsor
Who are the candidates? We asked all Brisbane City Council election candidates two questions, here’s what we got back.
ELL-LEIGH ACKERMAN (GREENS)
No response.
JONTY BUSH, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: After the homicides of my sister and father, I became determined to make sure our communities were safe and liveable. I’ve worked with families, businesses and community groups in this area for seventeen years since, helping them navigate and have a stronger voice in government systems.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: In 2009 I was named Young Australian of the Year for my community advocacy, particularly for developing the One Punch Can Kill campaign. I’m a hard worker with the enthusiasm to get things done. I have a proven track record in developing relationships, and I intend to use that to work with the state government and resolve some of the issues that have been intractable under the LNP - such as congestion and parking. I’ve worked with people all my life. I know that they know what they want and need, but they find it hard to navigate government systems, and have a say. A good councillor will help bridge that gap. The Labor campaign is simple, we will end the perks, stop the rorts and return Brisbane to the people. We want Brisbane to be Australia’s most liveable city, and this starts in the suburbs.
KRISTIN PERISSINOTTO
No response.
CRAIG WHITEMAN
Tell our readers a little about yourself: My family and I have lived in Enoggera since 1994. We also lived in various locations in Australia and overseas while I served in the Army. I have degrees in science, business and engineering. I have demonstrated success in senior management with 14 years’ experience in business and local government.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I am an independent candidate who has extensive experience in business and local government management. As such, I know how to successfully advocate on behalf of the community to achieve affordable and sustainable solutions. It’s time for fresh thinking. I will listen to the community. If elected, my personal priorities will be to advocate for #safercommunities. This means working towards safer roads, safer footpaths, safer parks and safer public transport. Secondly, I will work for improved community inclusion and connectivity. This can be achieved by better supporting community groups, improved public transport and renewal of local infrastructure. For example, I would like to see the Maroon CityGlider extend its service to the Enoggera train station/ interchange. Thirdly, I will strongly advocate for improved accountability and transparency in Council. Together we can shine a light on waste and poor management practices so that we get better value for our taxes.
ANDREW WINES, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: A long-time northsider, I grew up around army bases with both my parents 20 year veterans, my education was at Mt Maria and QUT, and I have been Councillor since 2008. I have always been proud to call this part of the city home.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I am motivated to make our area the best it can be, it’s what made me run in the first place and keeps me motivated now. I am committed to improving our transport system, for both private motor vehicles and public transport, as well as cyclists and pedestrians. I want to see the best possible parks and playing fields, and for our public shopping areas to be interesting and attractive. Team Schrinner has plans to improve this across our district.
HAMILTON WARD
Where is it? Ascot, Hamilton, Clayfield, Eagle Farm, Hendra, Pinkenba and Kalinga, most of Albion, parts of Bowen Hills, Newstead and Wooloowin and a sliver of Nundah. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Bar‐Jai Community Centre, 178 Alexandra Road, Clayfield
Clayfield Uniting Church Hall, 170 Bonney Avenue, Clayfield
St Augustine’s Anglican Church Hall, 56 Racecourse Road, Hamilton
St Johns Anglican Church Hall, 12 Burilda Street, Hendra
Hendra State School, 309 Nudgee Road, Hendra
Kedron State High School, 34 Park Road, Wooloowin
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Foster Pavilion, 40 Morris Street, Wooloowin
Assisted disability access:
Trinity Church Hall, 9 Church Street, Fortitude Valley
No disability access:
Ascot State School, Massey Street, Ascot
St Anne’s Catholic Church, 127 Nelson Street, Wooloowin
Who are the candidates: We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
MIRANDA BERTRAM, GREENS
No response.
LEAH MALZARD, ALP
No response.
CR DAVID MCLACHLAN, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Before my election to represent Hamilton Ward in 2006, I operated my own issues management business, built on a background career in journalism, politics and business. My decision to run for Council was born from understanding that great community outcomes are delivered daily by local government.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: In my first speech in Council, I committed to fight for the things residents told me this area needed, like a safe pedestrian and cycle way connection between Brett’s Wharf and Cameron Rocks and new and improved parks. Those aspirations are now delivered, the hugely popular Lores Bonney Riverwalk and the new Ascot Park. Residents told me we had to improve the safety of intersections and I’ve lobbied for and secured traffic signals at local black spots like the Gerler/Zillman Roads intersection, Widdop St at the entrance to the Toombul shopping centre and Shaw Rd at the entrance to the sports fields. Good outcomes don’t happen by accident. They come from working with a capable and experienced administration that knows a balanced budget, not extravagant promises, is the pathway to delivery success. New and improved parks, safer roads, more street trees, fixing footpaths are at the core of my commitments.
MARCHANT WARD
Where is it? Lutwyche, Gordon Park, most of Chermside and parts of Aspley, Chermside West, Stafford, Stafford Heights, Kedron, Gordon Park, Wooloowing, Grange and pockets of Geebung, Windsor and Albion. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Aspley Special School Hall, 751 Zillmere Road, Aspley
Aspley East State School, Multi Purpose Activity Centre, Clorane Street, Aspley
Wheller on the Park Cinema, 25 The Boulevard, Chermside
Centrepoint Church Hall, Cnr Pfingst & Hamilton Roads, Chermside
Chermside Kedron Community Church, cnr Rode & Gympie Roads, Kedron
Craigslea State High School Auditorium, 685 Hamilton Road, West Chermside
Wilston Scout Hall, 72 Selheim Street, Grange
Kedron State High School, 34 Park Road, Wooloowin
Little Flower Church Hall, Cnr Wayland Street & Turner Road, Kedron
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, Foster Pavilion, 40 Morris Street, Wooloowin
Somerset Hills State School, Cnr Kitchener & Webster Roads, Stafford
Stafford State School, 314 Stafford Road, Stafford
Queen Of Apostles School Hall, 70 Appleby Road, Stafford
Assisted disability access:
Aspley State School Hall, Horn Road, Aspley
Geebung State School, Activities Hall, 250 Newman Road, Geebung
St Paschal’s Church Hall, 30 Warraba Avenue, Wavell Heights
Wilston State School, 11 Primrose Street, The Grange
No disability access:
St Carthage’s Church Hall, Cnr Aberdeen Terrace & Beaconsfield Street, Gordon Park
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
CR FIONA HAMMOND, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Can’t get more northside than me, born at the RBH, lived on the northside for 45 years, raised my family locally, my kids went to Queen of Apostles, Padua and Craigslea state schools. I am atron and member of many local community groups.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Since my election to Council I have continued to deliver for the residents of Marchant, from major road upgrades to get locals home quicker and safer, to footpaths to connect our community. Our local parks have seen improvements in play equipment and fitness equipment to cater for the younger and older members of our community. I want to continue to deliver for Marchant, from a massive upgrade to Bradbury Park, to creating a brand new park in Lutwyche, upgrading Chermside pool, improving safety on Hamilton Road with the installation of lights at Prince Charles Hospital and continuing to add to our wonderful green space, like our recent purchase of 1.9 hectares in Chermside. As always, in conjunction with residents I want to deliver the services and facilities that our growing community need and deserve.
SUSAN LYNCH, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I am married to Greg, a former firefighter with 34 years service and we have two children - a paramedic and university student. I am particularly proud of achievements while working as a TAFE teacher - working in a community where many students were disadvantaged either through background or disability.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: As Labor’s candidate for Marchant, I’m working toward a better standard for representation in local government. Locals tell me every day that the LNP Councillor is not listening and not working for them. Residents have a right to a representative that puts our community first and stands up for local issues. Brisbane is a great place to live, but unchecked development coupled with a lack of investment in local community facilities, roads, public transport, and basic maintenance are all taking a toll. To deliver the change we need to harness new ideas and create development plans that provide long-term improvements to our lifestyle; not cracked footpaths, traffic jams, mismanagement, and poor development. I will work with other levels of government to deliver better-integrated transport solutions. We need to pull back the veil of secrecy, get rid of the culture of rorts, and bring good transparent management back to City Hall.
JOHN MEYER, GREENS
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’ve lived in Brisbane for 27 years and in the Kedron/Stafford/Wooloowin area for the last 9 years. I split my time working as a musician and a community campaigner, helping people get better outcomes from government and building community power.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: While the old parties take potshots at each other, The Greens are proud to be taking a big set of bold, transformative initiatives to this election. We want to put power over development back in the hands of the community, with binding height limits and setbacks, community voting on changes to Neighbourhood Plans, and participatory budgeting for spending on things like local parks, crossings and footpaths. We’ll ease our transport woes with free off-peak buses, dedicated bus lanes on congested routes (in consultation with the community) and redirecting spending on pointless road widening projects to active and public transport. We’ll build more connected communities, with 1000 new safe pedestrian crossings, doubling funding for community festivals, more libraries and neighbourhood centres, and increasing developer infrastructure charges to pay for the services we desperately need and deserve. I’ll prioritise the needs of my neighbours, not wealthy developers and big corporations.
MCDOWALL WARD
Where is it? McDowall, Everton Park, Bridgeman Downs, and parts of Aspley, Stafford and Stafford Heights. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Craigslea State High School Auditorium, 685 Hamilton Road, West Chermside
Everton Park State School, 1 Deakin Street, Everton Park
Stafford Heights State School, 95 Redwood Street, Stafford Heights
Queen Of Apostles School Hall, 70 Appleby Road, Stafford
Assisted disability access:
Aspley State School Hall, Horn Road, Aspley
Church of the Resurrection Hall, 30 Ridley Road, Bridgeman Downs
McDowall State School, 1018 Rode Road, McDowall
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
LIAM CULVERHOUSE, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I live with my wife, Rebecca and young son in Stafford Heights. I’m active in the local Neighbourhood Watch, school P&Cs, business groups and the wildlife preservation Groups. I support a number of charities, notably men’s health charity Movember. rI have a professional background in Information Technology and Telecommunications.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: It’s time for Council that listens to, and invests in our community. This shouldn’t be self-promotion and spin, but real investment in our community to cope with the increasing demands of a growing population. Ratepayers deserve a fairer share of funding for our community and better representation in City Hall. I can relate to residents’ frustrations when basic services are neglected, poorly maintained, are unsafe, or in some cases non-existent. I understand first hand the continued impacts rate rises are having on local families and I am disappointed that our Ward receives so little investment from Council in return. I will listen to residents, and increase investment in our community’s basic services, roads, footpaths and parks. I will stop the LNP’s proposed mega-highway toll road through our north west suburbs. I believe that by putting residents first; we can build a better future for all families in the McDowall Ward.
CR TRACY DAVIS, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Tracy has lived in McDowall Ward for over 25 years, raising three children with her husband John, volunteering at their schools and in community organisations. She has a small business background and served as the State Member for Aspley including a term as Minister for Communities.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Since becoming Councillor for McDowall Ward in 2019, I have been working alongside our community to make our part of Brisbane an even better place to live. I am particularly proud of our success saving the bushland at 818 Rode Road, which the state government had approved for development. More Wildlife Awareness signage has been installed in key locations along with more footpaths and new gym equipment going into local parks. There is always more to do, and if re-elected Team Schrinner will deliver some exciting new projects, including a $10M investment rebuilding the Everton Park library, and upgrades to Fallon Park including park space and play equipment. Maundrell Terrace will be resurfaced from Terrence Street to Albany Creek Road and we will continue to work with our community on the Bridgeman Downs Neighbourhood Plan. We’ll continue to make the Brisbane of tomorrow even better than the Brisbane of today.
JOSHUA SANDERSON, GREENS
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’m a small business owner and computer programmer. I was the candidate for McDowall last Council election and I think it’s very important to give every voter in the Brisbane City Council area the chance to have the change they’re calling for.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: The current Brisbane City Council has ignored our community plans and I want to see the community actually consulted and our needs respected instead of passed over for the interests of wealthy developers and political donors. I’m the only candidate who has taken zero dollars from corporations in this ward, this election. People in McDowall get a raw deal on transport options. If you can’t or don’t want to drive, your options are severely limited. I want to see residents given the freedom to walk, ride or use public transport that’s actually affordable. Greens would trial free off peak public transport and 1000 new pedestrian crossings. I’d also like to see Council waste vouchers distributed directly to households rather than to landlords, free green bins to divert compostable waste from landfill that will create a revenue stream for Council.
NORTHGATE WARD
Where is it? Nudgee Beach, Nudgee, Banyo, Northgate, and most of Nundah and Wavell Heights, and the parts of Virginia and Kedron and a pocket of Chermside. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Anglican Church Hall, 9 Froude Street, Banyo
Centrepoint Church Hall, Cnr Pfingst & Hamilton Roads, Chermside
Northgate State School, 128 Amelia Street, Northgate
School of Arts, Penhill Street, Nudgee
Nundah State School, 41 Bage Street, Nundah
St Francis of Assisi Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Cameron & Cavendish Streets, Nundah
Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Imbros & Olive Streets, Nundah
Virginia State School, Cnr Sandgate Road & Jefferis Street, Virginia
Assisted disability access:
St Paul’s Lutheran Church Hall, Cnr Buckland Road & Atthow Parade, Nundah
St Paschal’s Church Hall, 30 Warraba Avenue, Wavell Heights
No disability access:
Kedron State School, Leckie Road, Kedron
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
CR ADAM ALLAN, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I was born and raised in Brisbane where I undertook secondary and tertiary studies. I have had the opportunity to work overseas in a number of locations which has given some insights into how other cities operate. I have lived on the northside with my family for over 10 years.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: As the local Councillor I have developed a sound knowledge of the Northgate Ward specifically, the key issues and community groups. My focus has been on listening to residents, delivering on key needs and being accessible. A large and varied range of projects have been delivered for the Ward and I want to continue to deliver locally. Managing a growing population and providing public transport, green space and infrastructure will be important for the livability of our suburbs and will remain my key focus along with delivering Council services to a high standard. Some of the key projects I want to deliver if re-elected include transforming the Nudgee Recreation Reserve into a first-class sport and recreation facility, completing an upgrade of the Melton Road/Hows Road intersection and supporting the development of a new clubhouse at the Virginia United Football Club. There are also a range of smaller projects to pursue.
JIM DAVIES, GREENS
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’m a father of three, my kids go to local state schools, and I have worked for the Parks and Wildlife Service in Queensland for 21 years. I’m an asset management professional with a background in nature conservation, youth work, and the construction industry.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: My primary goal as a council candidate is a better life for everyone. As a P&C President, I learned that the elected representatives aren’t in charge, we are there to do the work on behalf of the community. I will introduce consultative budgeting processes for the Ward, allowing residents (not just rate payers) to have a say in how their money gets spent. The Greens will make limits placed on developers under Neighbourhood Plans binding, rather than being subject to ‘relaxations’, which then become the norm. We will create safe pathways to schools by building 1000 additional pedestrian crossings in key areas. We will make sure dump vouchers go to occupants rather than landlords, and provide green bins for every household, keeping good compost out of landfill. We will put a levy on buildings kept unoccupied for tax reasons and to drive up rents. And I will actually listen.
REG NEIL, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Reg is a long-term local. Reg has lived almost his entire life in our local community, he was raised in Nudgee attending St Pius Primary School and now raising his two daughters in Banyo with his wife Lisa.
Tell our readers why they'll be better off if you are elected: Reg is campaigning to making Nundah Village more accessible, protecting our local green spaces and fixing the traffic problems at the Royal Parade Intersection at Banyo. Reg is committed to a rewrite of the current Nundah Neighbourhood Plan, including proper consultation with Nundah residents to address the issues of off-street parking provision, over-development and community infrastructure. Reg is committed to deliver sporting and recreation precinct management plans to improve the resourcing and facilities in both Oxenham Park in Nundah and Murray Duus Park in Wavell Heights. Reg wants to restore the native bushland environment along Nundah creek in a new park at Banyo and park safety fencing at Nudgee Beach. Reg is committed to fix the Banyo traffic mess at the Royal parade intersection by an upgraded design and ensure that there is proper community consultation to get the best outcome for all residents.
BRISBANE SOUTH
CALAMVALE WARD
Where is it? Algester, Calamvale, Drewvale, Heathwood, Parkinson, Stretton, Larapinta, Pallara and a small part of Forest Lake. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote?
Full disability access
Algester State School, Endiandra Street (access Ridgewood Road), Algester
Calamvale Community College, 11 Hamish Street, Calamvale
Forest Lake State High School, High Street, Forest Lake
Grand Avenue State School, Cnr Grand Avenue & Centennial Way, Forest Lake
Pallara State School, 39 Ritchie Road, Pallara
Assisted disability access:
Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn Heights
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candiate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
JAMES MARTIN, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: A long-term local with a passion for his community, James Martin is the Calamvale Ward Labor candidate. James lives in Algester with his wife Stella and their son Ollie. He grew up and went to school in nearby Acacia Ridge, where his parents Bob and Lesley still live today.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: After 16 years in power, residents are telling James the same story. The current LNP Councillor is more interested in photo opportunities than listening to our community. They need a Council who will listen to them and put them first. The LNP have taken our community for granted for too long. While local parks, footpaths and roads are ignored, they are spending millions on themselves. Together, we can end the LNP neglect. James has a Positive Plan for our community: fix our neglected parks, roads and footpaths; deliver a state-of-the-art library for our ward; reduce rates by $100 per year; get the families of St Stephen’s a new school crossing; improve parking at Stretton State College; overhaul the neighbourhood planning process, committing to real consultation; find a home for the Algester Men’s Shed, and axe the footpath dining tax.
JOSIE MIRA (GREENS)
No response.
CR ANGELA OWEN, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Three generations of my family live in Calamvale Ward and we’ve lived here since 1983. Prior to being elected I undertook volunteer work including establishing the Algester Blue Light Disco and the Algester Calamvale Parkinson Residents Association. I was elected in Parkinson in 2008 and 2012, and Calamvale in 2016.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you:
As part of Team Schrinner we have the experience to deliver on key projects. I have delivered the Parkinson Aquatic Centre, Calamvale District Park, master planned the Pallara Parklands, activated the Heathwood District Park as sports fields, undertaken the Algester Rd beautification, protected the Drewvale bushland corridor and ensured Stretton will be protected from townhouses. There is more to be done – upgrading the Algester Scouts Den and Guides Hut, building toilet and change rooms at Heathwood Park, installing terraced seating for school carnivals at Parkinson Aquatic Centre, upgrading Macquarie Way Park Drewvale and Regency Place Park Stretton, continue community events at Calamvale District Park such as Teddy Bears Picnic and Halloween in the Park. Through responsible financial management Team Schrinner will work to make the Brisbane of tomorrow even better than the Brisbane of today - by improving lifestyles through our Better Suburbs plan.
CHANDLER WARD
Where is it? Chandler, Gumdale, Wakerly, Ransome, most of Mansfield, Carindale, Mackenzie and Belmont, part of Burbank and a small part of Mount Gravatt East. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Belmont State School Hall, 1275 Old Cleveland Road, Carindale
Carina State School, 1413 Creek Road (via Cuthred Street), Carina
Living Faith Uniting Church, 330 Pine Mountain Road, Carina Heights
Gumdale State School, 677 New Cleveland Road (via Tilley Road), Gumdale
Mackenzie State School, 950 Mt Gravatt‐Capalaba Road (via Vivaldi Place), Mackenzie
Citipointe Christian College, 322 Wecker Road, Carindale
Assisted disability access:
Gateway Church, 1374 Old Cleveland Road, Carindale
Mansfield State School, 174 Ham Road, Mansfield
Mount Gravatt East State School, Cnr Newnham & Wecker Roads, Mansfield
Who are the candidates? We asked all Brisbane City Council election candidates two questions, here’s what we got back.
STEPHANIE MOSS (GREENS)
No response.
CR RYAN MURPHY, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I grew up in Chandler Ward. I’ve lived in Mt Gravatt, Mansfield and Carindale, all of which I am lucky enough to represent. Before entering the Council, I was a public relations consultant to the infrastructure sector, working with communities around Qld. I love our community in the eastern suburbs.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner delivered so much infrastructure for Chandler Ward during his time as the local councillor, and I’d like to continue in that same vein. Local projects like the Scrub Road Extension, the Green Camp Road Upgrade and the Gateway Offramp widening could not have happened without his commitment. At the same time, the LNP in Council has delivered a record infrastructure investment across the whole city. In fact, $7Bn of work over the last decade. This is a strong legacy, made possible because we know how to manage money. We’ve delivered now 16 balanced budgets in a row, and it’s this excellent economic management that allows us to deliver projects for our suburbs. If re-elected on March 28, we’ll deliver local improvements for places like the Aminya Street Shops in Mansfield, Carindale Recreation Reserve in Carindale, Sheriff Park in Wakerley and many more. Vote 1 Team Schrinner.
PENNY O’NEILL (ALP)
No response.
COORPAROO WARD
Where is it? Coorparoo, East Brisbane, Stones Corner, Greenslopes and parts of Camp Hill and Woolloongabba. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Coorparoo Uniting Church Hall, 9 York Street, Coorparoo
Holland Park State School, 59 Abbotsleigh Street, Holland Park
Faith Works Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Bennetts Road & McIlwraith Avenue, Norman Park
The Little Kings Movement for the Handicapped, Cnr Carl & O’Keefe Streets, Buranda
St James Hall, 92 Kirkland Avenue, Coorparoo
Whites Hill State College, 138 Burn Street, Camp Hill
Assisted disability access:
Camp Hill School of Arts Hall, Cnr Old Cleveland Road and Wiles Street, Camp Hill
Coorparoo State School, 327 Old Cleveland Road, Coorparoo
Greenslopes Baptist Church Hall, 39 Dunellan Street, Greenslopes
St Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 554 Vulture Street, East Brisbane
Who are the candidates? We asked all Brisbane City Council election candidates two questions, here’s what we got back.
MATT CAMPBELL, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Matt Campbell lives in Coorparoo where he is actively involved across a number of community groups, such as Wynola Girl Guides and managing the Coorparoo School of Arts. Matt has a background in education where he has taught and researched in the areas of ethics and leadership.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Matt Campbell is tired of a council that is more interested in their own political survival than serving the interests of our local community. He is frustrated by poorly maintained roads and footpaths that make it harder for the elderly, people with a disability, and parents with prams to get around. Instead of spending millions of dollars in shameless self promotion, Matt will deliver better footpaths, roads and parks. He will fix the Coorparoo Rail Crossing, will deliver more bus services to make it easier to get to and from work, will repair our backlog of broken footpaths and will fix the Stones Corner roundabout and traffic around Coorparoo Square to make our roads safer for all users. Matt is committed to being part of a Labor council that will deliver a real difference and better future for our local community.
CR FIONA CUNNINGHAM, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I‘m a proud southsider living in a traditional tin and timber home in Greenslopes with my family. I started my career as a journalist working in regional centres. I’ve since worked in the public and private sectors, but I’m most passionate about helping people and getting things done as Councillor.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: If you vote for me, you’re choosing someone who will fight for residents and work hard to find solutions to local issues. Working with the experienced Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, I will ensure our neighbourhood continues to have access to great Council services. We’ve recently upgraded the local pool and library, and have some incredible projects underway like the Hanlon Park transformation that I want to see through to completion. I’m fiercely proud and protective of our community, but there is always more to do. I am asking for your support so that I can continue to bring people together for better outcomes. I believe in practical policies that support you and your family, our environment and local small businesses, while carefully managing our city’s finances. My priorities include upgrading our parks, playgrounds and local facilities, delivering better roads and public transport, and protecting our natural areas and lifestyle.
SALLY DILLON, GREENS
Tell our readers a little about yourself: This neighbourhood has been part of my family’s history for almost a century. I’ve chosen to raise my family in Buranda, and my grandmother brought up my mum in Coorparoo. I was President of the Buranda State School P&C and founded the Better Buranda project to fight bad development.
Tell our readers why they'll be better off if they vote for you: Residents know I’ll listen to them — I’m the only candidate who doesn’t take corporate donations, which means I can represent voters, not big companies with deep pockets. We will give residents a binding vote over Neighbourhood Plans, make developers stick to the rules and pay their fair share for services. We will make off-peak public transport free for all, add a new east-west CityGlider route and more safe pedestrian crossings. A vacancy tax on commercial and residential properties deliberately left vacant would revitalise our shopping strips and help ensure homes for all. To support the vulnerable and domestic violence victims we’ll provide social housing at a council level. We will build community with a neighbourhood centre in every suburb and by doubling festival funding. We'll better support people with disabilities with more all-abilities playgrounds, safe footpaths and accessible council facilities. It’s your community — I’ll guarantee you a say.
DOBOY WARD
Where is it? Hemmant, Tingalpa, Murarrie, Cannon Hill, Carina and parts of Manly West, Belmont. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Eastside Community Church, 354 Wondall Road, Manly West
St Oliver Plunket Church, 21 Beauvardia Street, Cannon Hill
Carina & Districts Senior Citizens Centre, 1 Edmond Street, Carina
Carina State School, 1413 Creek Road (access via Cuthred Street), Carina
Gumdale State School, 677 New Cleveland Road (access via Tilley Road), Gumdale
Tingalpa State School, 1546 Wynnum Road (access via Tenbar Street), TINGALPA
Wynnum Baptist Church, 287 Kianawah Road, Wynnum West
Wynnum West State School, 2036 Wynnum Road, Wynnum West
Assisted disability access:
Mayfield State School, 37 Paget Street, Carina
Scout Hall, cnr Doughboy Parade & Boonoo Street, Hemmant
Manly West State School, 226 Manly Road, Manly West
Murarrie Assisted Memorial Hall, 10 Queensport Road, Murarrie
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Hall, 152 Belmont Road, Tingalpa
Who are the candidates? We asked all Brisbane City Council election candidates two questions, here’s what we got back.
CR LISA ATWOOD, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’m one of eight kids, raised in Stanthorpe with both of my parents running small businesses. After moving to Carina in 2009 for university, I worked in banking, non-profits, federal politics, and also started a food truck business. I love representing my community in City Hall.
Tell our readers why they'll be better off if they vote for you: As a Mum to two young daughters, every day I think about their future and how I can continue to support local residents and businesses, especially through these tough times ahead. I’m always looking for ways to improve our little part of the world through better infrastructure, such as footpaths around our local schools, new and improved bikeways, fixing the Lindum Crossing, and ensuring the Cannon Hill Golf Course is a community hub for everyone to enjoy.
I’ve loved rolling my sleeves up and getting involved in my community whether that’s cleaning the fences at Carmichael Park for the Wynnum Manly Cricket Club, organising craft activities for our senior citizens, or supporting local businesses with upgrades to Kenrose St Shopping Precinct. As the Councillor for Doboy Ward I’ll ensure that local residents and businesses have their voices heard and actioned in City Hall.
JO CULSHAW, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: 22 years ago Peter and I purchased our Belmont home, raising our family there. As well as teaching, I was an active member of my daughter’s school’s P&F in Cannon Hill, volunteered with the local bushland group and in recent years have participated and volunteered at Minnippi Park Run.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I’ll fight hard to put the focus back on our suburbs. A Labor Council will double Council’s contribution to finally fix the Lindum level crossing and install traffic lights at dangerous intersections such as Fursden and Creek Roads at Carina and Molloy an Richmond Roads at Cannon Hill. We’ll upgrade our parks by installing new shade, play and BBQ amenities. We’ll establish a new mobile library service at Cannon Hill and tackle bus overcrowding by providing five additional services, morning and afternoon on the Carina P207 Rocket to the City, and additional services on the overcrowded Route 209 Carina to UQ Lakes. We’ll also provide a $2M grant to the Clem Jones Centre to support their vital community sport and recreation services. Instead of the LNP’s focus on the inner city and rorts, a Labor Council will deliver an extra $100 discount per annum on rates paid on time.
THE GABBA WARD
Where is it? Kangaroo Point, Dutton Park, South Brisbane, Highgate Hill, West End, parts of Woolloongabba and pockets of East Brisbane and Annerley. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Dutton Park State School Hall, 112 Annerley Road, Dutton Park
Kangaroo Point Uniting Church Hall, 46 Linton Street, Kangaroo Point
Queensland Children’s Hospital School (Junior Campus), Stanley Street, South Brisbane
Brisbane State High School, Cnr Vulture & Ernest Streets (via Vulture Street gates), South Brisbane
Nazareth Lutheran Church Hall, 12 Hawthorne Street, Woolloongabba
Assisted disability access:
St Francis of Assisi Church Hall, 47 Dornoch Terrace, West End
West End State School, 24 Vulture Street, West End
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
RACHEL GALLAGHER, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’m a scientist, with a passion for creating more liveable cities. I’ve spent a lot of my adult life in 4101. My daughter goes to kindy in West End. My first job as a teenager was at a café on Boundary Street.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: My vision for Brisbane is a city: where people feel safe, healthy, socially connected and included; that is well-connected by public transport, walking and cycling; has affordable and diverse housing options; that is shady and cooled by lots of trees and parks. This is all possible – with a community-led planning system and targeted investment in our neighbourhoods, transport, greenspace and utilities. I have spent the last three years researching the impact of new development in every suburb of the Gabba Ward. I used to be a planning and environment lawyer. I know that residents are experts in their own streets. We need councillors that will end the reactive politics and have a holistic plan for infrastructure and development. I will dedicate my time to council issues, and commit to working with the community to develop evidenced-based decisions and to actually deliver results.
NATHANIAL JONES (LNP)
No response.
JONATHAN SRI, GREENS
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I grew up in West Chermside and have lived in the Gabba Ward for the past ten years. I hold Law and Arts Degrees from UQ. I’ve previously worked as an events organiser, law clerk, writer, musician, university tutor and youth support worker. I put the community before big developers.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I want to help reshape our local governance systems to be less centralised and hierarchical. More decisions should be made at the neighbourhood level, rather than top-down from City Hall. I’m focussed on making our city more sustainable, equitable and democratic, and addressing the negative impacts of gentrification and speculative property investment. I’m firmly opposed to unsustainable, profit-oriented over-development, and believe residents should have more say over how our city changes and evolves. I support free off-peak public transport, new Kangaroo Point-CBD and West End-Toowong footbridges, more public green space, a ban on development in flood-prone land, more investment in pedestrian crossings and separated bike lanes, a vacancy levy to discourage homes and shops being left empty long-term, and giving the community a binding vote before new neighbourhood plans are introduced. I want to make developers pay their fair share towards the cost of new infrastructure and services.
HOLLAND PARK WARD
Where is it? Carina Heights, Mt Gravatt, Holland Park, Holland Park West, most of Mt Gravatt East and Tarragindi, tiny pockets of Coorparoo and Greenslopes and the part of Whites Hill Reserve that falls in Camp Hill. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
St Luke’s Hall, 193 Ekibin Road East, Ekibin
Holland Park State School, 59 Abbotsleigh Street, Holland Park
Seville Road State School, Cnr Oates Avenue & Roscoe Street, Holland Park
Marshall Road State School, 20 Kurts Street, Holland Park West
Nursery Road State Special School, 49 Nursery Road, Holland Park
Mount Gravatt Showground Lower Memorial Hall, 1644 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt
Wellers Hill‐Tarragindi Uniting Church, 24 Pope Street, Tarragindi
Whites Hill State College, 138 Burn Street, Camp Hill
Assisted disability access:
Living Faith Uniting Church, 330 Pine Mountain Road, Carina Heights
Mt Gravatt East State School, Cnr Newnham & Wecker Roads, Mansfield
No disability access:
Wellers Hill State School, 190 Toohey Road, Tarragindi
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
KRISTA ADAMS, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I was elected to the role of Wishart Ward Councillor in 2008. I have held many roles in Administration, including Chair of Council and several various Cabinet portfolios. The daughter of former Councillor Gail Chiconi, redistribution changes mean I now represent Holland Park Ward, the same as my mother.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Holland Park is a beautiful residential ward and I have worked hard to ensure this is reflected in our high quality community facilities. I want to keep on with the job of Building a Better Brisbane and a better Holland Park Ward. I am part of Team Schrinner that has the experience and leadership to manage Australia’s largest Council. With more than a decade of experience with Council, I have a strong record of delivering for residents and have the experience to ensure our local community is even better for our children and their children to come. I am proud to be a delivering more parks in all suburbs, better transport particularly with the upcoming Metro, local business support and relieving the cost of living with half price rates for first home buyers and free off-peak bus transport for seniors.
KARLEIGH AUGUSTON, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I live in Tarragindi with my husband Tim and our two young daughters. As a local teacher I have a deep connection with families in our community. I have also played for the Tarragindi Tigers Football Club and am a member of the N4C – Norman Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: My top priority will be to protect our local lifestyle and work with our great local community groups to build a strong community. As I have been talking to people in Holland Park, by far the biggest issue that has been raised with me is development. Locals are concerned about the lack of real consultation; Neighbourhood Plans not being followed and important infrastructure not keeping up with development approvals. Labor will revitalise review Neighbourhood Plans and put residents first. I will also focus on helping our local small businesses by scrapping the LNP footpath dining tax and revitalizing our local shopping precincts. I am committed to protecting our koalas by investing in extending the Koala-proof fence along Toohey Forest, improve active travel by fixing the missing link of the Veloway at Birdwood Road and put residents before rorts by investing in our neglected suburbs.
JENNY GAMBLE, GREENS
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’m a midwife, a mum, a keen gardener, and a bush-care volunteer (N4C Glindemann Park). I have lived in Holland Park for 35 years. As Professor of Midwifery, I have had a key role in improving maternity services, especially for disadvantaged families. I am on the Cavendish Rd State High Sschool P&C.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Transparency and accountability in government. BCC planning and Neighbourhood Plans that reflect what people want and are binding (ie if zoned low density = low density; height limits honoured). Big developers to pay more for infrastructure. Reduce car use: make public transport more affordable and frequent with assured disability access. Free off-peak travel. Improved cycling infrastructure - especially connection between major cycling infrastructure. Improve pedestrian safety (crossing and footpaths). This will reduce congestion and reduce road damage. Safety around schools - clean air, reduce car traffic, improve pedestrian safety, reduce noise. Enhance streetscapes, including many more street trees, protecting established trees and improved maintenance - reforesting the city. Open and up and clean up our local waterways. Proper recycling and reducing waste (i.e. no offshore processing for plastics; increasing BCC use of recycled products; free green bins and help with composting).
MACGREGOR WARD
Where is it? Rochedale, Wishart, Upper Mt Gravatt, Macgregor, Robertson, most of Eight Mile Plains, parts of Burbank, and pockets of Mackenzie, Mansfield and Sunnybank. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Warrigal Road State School, 314 Warrigal Road, Eight Mile Plains
Macgregor State High School, 29 Blackwattle Street, Macgregor
Macgregor State School, 370 McCullough Street, Macgregor
Mackenzie State School, 950 Mt Gravatt‐Capalaba Road (via Vivaldi Place), Mackenzie
Mount Gravatt Showground Lower Memorial Hall, 1644 Logan Road, Mount Gravatt
Robertson State School, 640 Musgrave Road, Robertson
St Peters Catholic Primary School, 955 Rochedale Road, Rochedale
Upper Mount Gravatt State School, 1899 Logan Road, Upper Mount Gravatt
Assisted disability access:
Eight Mile Plains State School, 480 Underwood Road, Eight Mile Plains
Rochedale State School, 694 Rochedale Road, Rochedale
Mansfield State School, 174 Ham Road, Mansfield
Wishart State School, Cnr Colwyn & Morella Streets, Wishart
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here's what we got back.
STEVEN HUANG, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I moved to Brisbane with my parents in 1988 and went to local schools before I received my Master of Public Administration degree from UQ. I have been involved in community work since high school and I want to set a good example of how the multicultural community can participate in politics.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Our suburbs have undergone many changes and will continue to grow and prosper into the future. It is important that we plan ahead to make sure Brisbane of tomorrow is even better than Brisbane of today. That is why I initiated the “Your suburb Your say” survey after the last election. I want to make sure local residents are part of the process to decide the future of our city and our suburbs. There are a number of ideas put forward by the community that we will deliver in the next four years including: building a wildlife passage near Klumpp Road; create bike paths connecting Wishart and Eight Mile Plains to Rochedale; deliver new park equipment in Wishart, Robertson and Rochedale; undertake an intersection upgrade at Newnham and Dawson Roads and work with the community to improve the shopping strip at Lumley Street, Upper Mount Gravatt.
TRENT MCTIERAN, ALP
No response.
SEAN WOMERSLEY, GREENS
No response.
MOOROOKA WARD
Where is it? Moorooka, Salisbury, Nathan, Williawong, Rocklea, parts of Annerley, Coopers Plains, Archerfield, Acacia Ridge, Durack and pockets of Tarragindi, Oxley. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Acacia Ridge State School ‐ Sports Hall, Nyngam Street, Acacia Ridge
Junction Park State School Hall, 50 Waldheim Street, Annerley
Annerley South Full Our Ladies Catholic College, 15 Chester Street, Annerley
St John’s Annerley Presbyterian Church Hall, 23‐33 King Street, Annerley
Coopers Plains State School, 61 Orange Grove Road, Coopers Plains
Durack State School, 69 Inala Avenue, Inala
St Luke’s Hall, 193 Ekibin Road East, Ekibin
Inala State School, Cnr Rosemary Street & Glenala Road, Durack
Moorooka State School, 274 Beaudesert Road, Moorooka
Rocklea State School, 19 Elmes Road, Rocklea
Salisbury State School Hall, Lillian Avenue, Salisbury
Assisted disability access:
Watson Road State School, 210 Watson Road, Acacia Ridge
St Brendan’s Church Hall, 27 Hawtree Street, Moorooka
No disability access:
Wellers Hill State School, 190 Toohey Road, Tarragindi
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
WARREN CRAZE, LNP
No response.
CLAIRE GARTON, GREENS
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’m a parent, IT professional, LGBTIQA advocate, the only transgender candidate standing for council, as well as being an active member of our community. I’m deeply invested in the neighbourhood I have made my home since 1995, originally from Far North Queensland.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I’m running for The Greens in Moorooka Ward for the 2020 Brisbane City Council elections to ensure all voices of our community are heard in Council. I am an advocate for community-driven change and healthy, vibrant communities. I believe that decision making should be achieved through collaboration and local participation. I have both the professional expertise and personal enthusiasm to make this happen. Everyone has the right to a happy and fulfilling life, and my vision includes well-designed sustainable development, beautiful and functional green spaces, environmental wildlife areas, and the establishment of a local cultural festival and arts precinct. I want to put decision-making power back into the hands of residents. The Greens are the only party to refuse corporate donations, which means I’ll always put the interests of people first.
STEVE GRIFFITHS, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Before becoming our local Councillor for Moorooka, Steve established himself as a person who stands up and fights for those in need. His background in special education, social work, community development and the environment have equipped him well to work collaboratively with residents and the community.
Tell our readers why they'll be better off if they vote for you: Re-electing Steve as Councillor for Moorooka will allow him to progress work he has been undertaking in improving our local community and in effectively advocating for residents. In particular, Steve wants to ensure the construction of the Coopers Plains Railway Overpass, stop over-development across our suburbs, establish a library in Moorooka, upgrade the Mortimer Road Park into a regional sport and recreational precinct, acquire Koala habitat under threat at Toohey Forest, provide more funding for footpaths especially those on the repair wait list, create a new Neighbourhood Plan for Nathan, Salisbury and Moorooka and ensure better usage of council-owned community and sporting facilities. He will do this through his wealth of experience with and knowledge of Council, his dedication and his effectiveness as a Councillor and advocate.
MORNINGSIDE WARD
Where is it? Bulimba, Balmoral, Hawthorne, Norman Park, Seven Hills and most of Morningside and Camp Hill.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below?
Full disability access:
St John the Baptist Anglican Church Hall, 171 Oxford Street, Bulimba
Full Bulimba State School, 271 Oxford Street, Bulimba
St Oliver Plunket Church, 21 Beauvardia Street, Cannon Hill
Church of Ascension, 708 Wynnum Road, Morningside
Faith Works Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Bennetts Road & McIlwraith Avenue, Norman Park
Assisted disability access:
Camp Hill School of Arts Hall, Cnr Old Cleveland Road and Wiles Street, Camp Hill
Morningside State School, 67 Pashen Street, Morningside
Norman Park State School, 53 Hipwood Street, Norman Park
No disability access:
Balmoral State High School, 259 Thynne Road, Morningside
Seven Hills State School, 152 D’Arcy Road, Seven Hills
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
KARA COOK, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Kara and her husband Josh have lived in Morningside for several years where they are raising their two daughters. Upon moving to Morningside Ward she immediately felt that same sense of community she grew up with in the Central Queensland town of Yeppoon.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Kara has a record of standing up and fighting for those in need. She established Australia’s first specialised domestic violence law firm over four years ago and preceding that was the Principal Solicitor at the Women’s Legal Service in Brisbane. Kara has taken up the fight for our local area on key issues like transport and traffic, over-development, and better local infrastructure as well as initiating the first Domestic Violence Strategy for the City in 2019. Kara and Patrick Condren as Lord Mayor have committed to key projects like making all cross river ferry services free for all passengers, upgrading the Pashen St and Riding Rd intersection and allocated $2 million to renovate the Bulimba Library. Kara is certainly no pushover and will not simply fall in line with the massive LNP Council majority. Kara will fight for our local community on the issues that are important to us.
ROLF KUELSEN, GREENS
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’ve always lived in the area; my childhood was in Cannon Hill and I attended Cannon Hill State sSchool. I’ve been president of the local community farm and have participated in a couple of local Neighbourhood Planning teams and numerous local initiatives.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Being a big advocate of active transport, I believe we need to make our roads safer by lowering speed limits and improving our pedestrian crossings and footpaths. Providing shady trees and building/widening footpaths would encourage more people to walk. We’re advocating for free off-peak and weekend buses and ferries for everyone. To connect communities, we need to provide more community meeting spaces and improve our parks. Development wise, we need to enforce our neighbourhood plans and make building codes enforceable. Weekly compost bin collection needs to be implemented to reduce our waste and return this valuable resource back to our farmers. We can revitalise our local shops and businesses by charging landlords a vacancy and making rents affordable.
TOBY MOORE, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’m a student and a small business owner with a passion for photography and all things footy. I’m driven by my curiosity for how things work and never shy away from a challenge or a chat. I’m a Southsider born and raised, and I’m ready for whatever comes at me!
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I’m fighting for increased infrastructure investment into Morningside, better public transport access to both the city and out to the East, a green bridge across the river, and improved road intersections. I will work hard to upgrade and improve our local parks and greenspaces. Keeping our city clean and green is important to me, and I want it to be important for local residents. I will work the Lord Mayor to invest further into our iconic Oxford Street with its Village Precinct Project scheme. As part of the younger generation, I believe that we need to build a city for tomorrow and start investing now. Democracy is a building process and I’m wanting to work with all levels of government to deliver a city for tomorrow. I have the energy, the moment and the passion to put Morningside back on the priority list in City Hall.
RUNCORN WARD
Where is it? Sunnybank Hills, Runcorn, Kuraby, most of Sunnybank, parts of Eight Miles Plains, Acacia Ridge, poket of Moorooka. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Warrigal Road State School, 314 Warrigal Road, Eight Mile Plains
Kuraby State School, 1523 Beenleigh Road, Kuraby
Macgregor State School, 370 McCullough Street, Macgregor
Runcorn State High School, 132 Hill Road, Runcorn
Sunnybank State High School, Boorman Street (access via Gager Street), Sunnybank
Sunnybank Hills State School, 77 Symons Road, Sunnybank Hills
Assisted disability access:
Runcorn State School, 646 Beenleigh Road (access via Ardagie Street), Sunnybank
Runcorn Heights State School, 200 Nemies Road, Runcorn Heights
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
JOHN PRESCOTT, ALP
No response.
CR KIM MARX, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I was born in New Zealand, moving to Brisbane in 1986. I’ve always lived within the area I represent. I’ve had the honour of being Councillor for the Runcorn ward, formally Karawatha Ward, since 2012. I’m passionate about our community and strive to create an inclusive environment for all.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: My husband Derek and I are parents to two daughters, so I understand the importance of creating a quality environment for families. If I am re-elected, there are a number of projects that I have committed to deliver in the next four years, including: deliver a drop-off zone at Kuraby State School to improve safety for school children; upgrade the footbridge for pedestrians at Glenefer Street Park at Runcorn; undertake an upgrade to the shopping strip at Turton Street, Sunnybank; invest $1 million to resurface parts of Beenleigh Road, Runcorn and continue the upgrade to the Sunnybank Community Centre, including construction of change rooms and toilets for use at the multi-use games arena.
NICOLA GORDON, GREENS
No response.
WYNNUM-MANLY WARD
Where is it? Wynnum, Wynnum West, Manly West, Manly, Lota and most of Lytton. It also includes the Port of Brisbane, Green Island, Mud Island and St Helena Island. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your wards polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Police Citizens Youth Club Bayside, Cnr Alexander & Macdonald Streets, Lota
Manly State School, 63 Ernest Street, Manly
Wynnum State School, 81 Boxgrove Avenue, Wynnum
St Peters Anglican Church Hall, Bride Street, Wynnum
Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 198 Bay Terrace, Wynnum
Wynnum West State School, 2036 Wynnum Road, Wynnum West
Assisted disability access:
Manly West State School, 226 Manly Road, Manly West
Wynnum‐Manly Alliance Church Hall, 60 Preston Road, Manly West
Wondall Heights State School, 260 Wondall Road, Manly West
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
KENNETH AUSTIN, GREENS
No response.
CR PETER CUMMING, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Born Rockhampton. Moved to Brisbane, studied B.Econ, LLB (Hons) at UQ. Worked as a solicitor before a Councillor. Played cricket Wynnum and Soccer for Wynnum and Bayside, coached juniors. Play Wynnum Table Tennis, do their media. I run Parkrun and volunteer. Help with Wynnum MoW and raffles for Manly-Lota RSL.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I’ve lived in Wynnum Manly for many years, I’ve gained a real insight into what this community wants: a balance between growth and preserving the laidback lifestyle that attracts people to move here. That means continuing to support good developments such as the Berrima Street cinemas but opposing unsuitable plans like the multi-storey retirement village at Lota. A vote for Peter Cumming and Pat Condren for Lord Mayor will see a council that concentrates on the basics, like better parks and roads. We’ll spend your money on your suburb, not waste millions on political advertising or an $100,000 Lord Mayor’s expense account. Labor will deliver funds to fix Lindum Crossing, build a new full-size basketball court and shade at the wading pool. We’ll scrap Schrinner’s dining tax for local cafes and give residents a $100 rate rebate for paying on time. You are Labor’s top priority – residents not.
MEGAN PICCARDI, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I am a family lawyer and I have a family business, Piccardi Legal. The reason for opening in Wynnum is because I wanted to give back to the community. I give back through my practice and as a volunteer lawyer at Bayside Community Legal Centre.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I am an advocate for our community and to be a strong voice in City Hall. Being a small business owner, I am passionate about our business community. Small business is the backbone of our community and my vision is to see the Wynnum CBD thriving. I am committed to working with local small businesses and giving them the support and tools that they need so that our local economy grows. There are a number of road and traffic calming issues that have been ignored for too long and need to be addressed. I am proud to be part of Team Schrinner, the only team with a plan to make sure the Brisbane of tomorrow, is even better than the Brisbane of today.
WEST BRISBANE
JAMBOREE WARD
Where is it? Jindalee, Mount Ommaney, Westlake, Riverhills, Middle Park, Seventeen Mile rocks, Wacol, most of Darra, and parts of Ellen Grove, Richlands and Oxley. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Carole Park State School, 260 Waterford Road, Carole Park
Darra State School, Community Hall, Scotts Road, Darra
Jamboree Heights State School, 35 Beanland Street, Jamboree Heights
Jindalee State School, 114 Burrendah Road, Jindalee
Twelve Apostles Catholic Church Hall, 111 Yallambee Road, Jindalee
Middle Park State School, 27 MacFarlane Street, Middle Park
iSee Church, 308 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Seventeen Mile Rocks
Assisted disability access:
Senior Citizens’ Hall, 86 Oxley Station Road, Oxley
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
SARAH HUTTON, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’ve lived my whole life in the Jamboree community. I grew up in Westlake and I am now raising my own family in Darra. With a background in business, I have worked in the corporate and not-for-profit sectors, most recently as a manager in a medical research institute.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I want to focus on protecting our unique lifestyle in Jamboree, building the infrastructure of the future and meeting the needs of our growing community. I understand the local issues and our community deserves someone who can continue to deliver for Jamboree, as Cr Matthew Bourke has done. Traffic continues to challenge our community. I have a plan to bust congestion and improve public transport. In addition to local roads, I will act as a strong advocate for our community to put pressure on the state government to fix the Centenary Highway. Despite all of the exceptional projects in our plan, I will continue to ensure we continue to get the basics right, like continued tree planting, road re-surfacing, and filling pot holes. I am excited to unite with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner to ensure that the Brisbane of tomorrow is even better than the Brisbane of today.
THOMAS MCKIE (GREENS)
No response.
RACHEL HOPPE, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I grew up in Middle Park and now live in Riverhills with my husband Adam. I’m passionate about our community and have worked in the community my entire life. I’m on the Centenary Local Ambulance Committee, assisted with the 2011 flood clean-up, and have worked as a RSPCA foster carer.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I’ve got the experience to hit the ground running. Living and working in the community, I know the issues we face, and how to help. My top priority as your new Councillor will be to find solutions for traffic congestion by fighting to upgrade our local school zones, unblock local choke points and working as part of a strong team with Milton Dick MP and Jess Pugh MP to fix the Centenary Highway. I’m experienced in finding solutions to local issues through my work in the office of State MP Jess Pugh and I’m ready to tackle the big issues for Jamboree. I know our community needs better public transport, more green space, park upgrades and less inappropriate development. I’m ready to hit the ground running and put our community first.
FOREST LAKE
Where is it? Inala, Doolandella, most of Forest Lake and parts of Richlands, Ellen Grove and Druack and small parts of Darra and Oxley. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out the list of polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Durack State School, 69 Inala Avenue, Inala
Forest Lake State School, 8 Kauri Place, Forest lake
Forest Lake State High School, High Street, Forest lake
Grand Avenue State School, Cnr Grand Avenue & Centennial Way, Forest Lake
Inala State School, Cnr Rosemary Street & Glenala Road, Durack
No disability access:
Westside Multi‐Cultural Baptist Church, Cnr Biota and Balsa Streets, Inala
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Councillor two questions, here’s what we got back.
CR CHARLES STRUNK, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I have lived, volunteered, worked within Forest Lake Ward for over 25 years. During this time I was awarded many awards to recognise my commitment to my community. Prior to being elected to Local Council, I worked in retail and for the local state members.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: On March 28 I’ll be running for re-election alongside Labor’s Mayoral Candidate Patrick Condren. It’s an honour to have been elected by our community in the 2016 local government elections. I’m proud to be a strong voice in City Hall for our growing community. I have a strong track record of having delivered much-needed park facilities upgrades, plus road resurfacing, air-conditioning of two community halls, major works at the Lake Parkland Precinct and bringing the community together. Past achievements include: reopening of the dog park, new toilet blocks and BBQ’s for all residents to enjoy. If re-elected on March 28th, I will focus on securing funding for three intersection upgrades, new sporting fields, and continue our social inclusion and welfare support. We’re also committed to reducing your rates by $100 a year. I have a plan to make council work for everyone.
JENNY MULKEARNS, GREENS
No response.
ROGER HOOPER, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Forest Lake Ward has been our home since 2003. Our children were schooled here, and we have been running a successful local music teaching business here since 2003. As a double degree engineer with a wealth of experience across Australia, I have a proven ability to achieve real results.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I am committed to working with the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner, not against him. As a local advocate you can be assured that I will be your strong voice in City Hall. I will fight for local residents, and I will listen to your views and issues and work diligently to find solutions. By voting for me for Forest Lake Ward, and for Adrian Schrinner for Lord Mayor you can be assured that I will deliver upgraded parks, playgrounds and local facilities, smoother and safer roads and public transport, and protect our natural areas and lifestyle. It is vital that we implement policy platforms that lay the foundations to support small business, families, our environment and importantly, Brisbane’s finances. Experience equals results, and only Team Schrinner has the experience to deliver a balanced budget which is integral to delivering for you, the residents of Forest Lake Ward.
PADDINGTON WARD
Where is it? Paddington, Red Hill, Kelvin Grove, Herston, Petrie Tce, Milton, Bardon and part of Toowong and a pocket of Bowen Hills. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
St Finbarr’s Hall, Beth Eden Terrace, Ashgrove
Queensland Scout Centre, 32 Dixon Street, Auchenflower
St Joseph’s Church Hall, 41 The Drive, Bardon
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Butterfield Street, Herston
Ithaca Creek State School, Dacca Street, Bardon
Kelvin Grove State College, Junior School Hall, L’Estrange Terrace (gates 4 & 5), Kelvin Grove
Lavalla Centre, 58 Fernberg Road, Paddington
St Ambrose’s Primary School, 23 Davidson Street, Newmarket
Brisbane West Senior Citizens Club, 132 Latrobe Terrace, Paddington
Petrie Terrace State School, 40 Moreton Street, Paddington
Rainworth State School, 185 Boundary Road, Rainworth
Boys’ Brigade Hall, 80 Enoggera Terrace, Red Hill
Assisted disability access:
Toowong Uniting Church Hall, 80 Sherwood Road, Toowong
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
DONNA BURNS, GREENS
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I am a local Auchenflower resident and mother of two wonderful adult children, along with the most delightful grand-daughter who proudly attends Toowong State School. I have strong and diverse social networks and I couldn’t be more ready, professionally and personally for the role of Councillor.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: We know that Paddington ward includes some of the best parts of Brisbane, but we can do so much better. Our community has told me they are disappointed with the current state of basic infrastructure (paths, crossings, bike-ways, parking), transport, waste management, green space and the lack of adherence to local neighbourhood plans. As a councillor I would be proud to put the community in the centre of decision making, by giving residents a democratic vote on Neighbourhood Plans. I will lead open forums and use participatory budgeting to help influence the decisions that directly impact our community. Importantly, I can put the needs of our community first, as I will not be influenced by corporate or developer donations. Our community is desperate for an enthusiastic and responsive Councillor. Someone not afraid to have the difficult conversations and hold the decision makers to account. They are ready for positive change.
JEFF EELKEMA, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: My partner and I moved to Paddington 30 years ago and still live in the same worker’s cottage, renovating and gardening over time, it’s home! I’ve worked for RACQ for 25 years, most recently delivering roadside assistance in the area. I appreciate art and design and enjoy cycling and motorcycling.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I am passionate about protecting Victoria Park from over-development and want to see this green space preserved in an ecologically and economically responsible manner. I have advocated for years to close Mt Coot-tha quarry and was active in the campaign to stop the zip-line. I have a passion for helping people and am a natural problem solver, characteristics I feel are essential to be an effective local Councillor. I support Labor’s plan to review neighbourhood plans with a focus on putting residents first and protecting our heritage. I’m enthusiastic about using my transport sector knowledge to help us transition away from fossil fuels and encourage the uptake of electric vehicles on our journey to become a genuine carbon neutral city. I will work with the community to revitalise and support our great local shopping and entertainment precincts, removing the footpath dining tax and improving access, increasing shade to encourage walking.
CR PETER MATIC, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: My parents and I immigrated to Brisbane in 1969. I was two years of age. From playing in the playground at Wests Rugby Union Club, working in my father’s local shop in Red Hill and later as a local solicitor, our community runs in my veins.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: It is an enormous honour and privilege to be the Local Councillor and every day my focus is on serving the needs of the residents of the Ward. My priorities have always included supporting local community groups and events, upgrading our parks, playgrounds and facilities while protecting our natural areas and lifestyle. I have always been committed to listening and delivering for the local community. My vision for the ward is always about building community and improving amenity. That is why in this election I am focused on delivering even more tree planting, working with local businesses, upgrading playgrounds and toilets, delivering the Victoria Park Vision and working with Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and delivering the Brisbane Metro and five new Green Bridges.
PULLENVALE WARD
Where is it? Kholo, Chuwar, Mount Crosby, Karana, Anstead, Bellbowrie, Moggile, Pullenvale, Brookfield, Kenmore, most of Kenmore Hills and Mount Coot-tha and parts of Chapel Hill. It also includes D’Aguilar National Park and Lake Manchester. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Bellbowrie Community Church, 3077 Moggill Road, Bellbowrie
Brookfield State School, 18 Boscombe Road, Brookfield
Chapel Hill Uniting Church, Cnr Moggill & Chapel Hill Roads, Chapel Hill
Kenmore State School, 2052 Moggill Road, Kenmore
Kenmore South State School, 16 Kersley Road, Kenmore
Upper Brookfield State School, 496 Upper Brookfield Road, Upper Brookfield
Assisted disability access:
Chapel Hill State School (Arts Building), 20 Ironbark Road, Chapel Hill
Indooroopilly State School, Cnr Russell Terrace & Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
Moggill State School, 3417 Moggill Road, Moggill
Mount Crosby State School, 541‐561 Mount Crosby Road, Mount Crosby
Pullenvale State School, 120 Grandview Road, Pullenvale
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
GREG ADERMANN, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: My wife and I built our Chapel Hill home 28 years ago and raised our two sons here. We operated a small business at Kenmore and have been active in the local community. I am currently a Member of Kenmore Rotary and a Life Member of Kenmore Junior AFL Club.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: I am a good listener. Since being pre-selected by the LNP, I’ve spent countless hours meeting with local community groups and leaders to determine what’s important to them. The main issues being raised include the need for a community hub (and with that, the tenancy challenges at 98 Brookfield Rd), the proposed Green Bridge at Bellbowrie, improved public transport services and traffic. If re-elected later this month, Team Schrinner (of which I hope to be a part), will be committed to investing in the things that make our community an even better place to live and work. I can give an assurance going forward that there will be a lot more transparency around local Council decisions and more consultation before they are made. I’ve told the Lord Mayor that I won’t advocate a position on a local issue until I’m absolutely certain it represents the views of the majority of residents.
CHARLES DRUCKMANN, GREENS
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I am a fully qualified urban and environmental planner. I hold a Masters in Development Practices with a focus on community engagement. During my 28 years living in this ward, I’ve gone from attending Brookfield State School to living in Moggill where I operate a local small business.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: As your new Councillor, I would enhance public and active transport, reduce traffic, take meaningful climate action, fund a new purpose-built community centre, rejuvenate Mt Coot-tha quarry, and support a thriving local economy. Climate action means waste management through composting; sustainable building design that saves on power bills; adapting to the reality of intensified natural hazards; and faster, more frequent, electrified public and active transport. We need to revitalise our local economy and shopping strips, and to do that, I plan to: enact a levy on commercial properties that are vacant for long periods; cap annual increases in commercial rental prices; prevent local landlords from monopolising commercial real estate through development approvals; and use a free 30 day rolling lease to transform vacant stores into a creative hub. I will redirect half my wage back into the community as I am planning for our future, not my back pocket.
JORDAN MARK, ALP
No response.
CR KATE RICHARDS, IND
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Brisbane born and now resides in the suburb of Pullenvale with her family of three boys and a wonderfully supportive husband. Cr Kate was elected by the residents of the Pullenvale Ward in the March 2016 election and operates from a stable platform of contribution, solutions and sustainability.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if you are elected: Bridge at Bellbowrie needs to be a structure that is future-proofed for rail bridge and used for all traffic. A City Deal with the Federal Government for a Business Case for a western connector corridor to enable connection to Legacy Way from the bridge in Bellbowrie. Public Transport for Anstead, Karana Downs and surrounds. Closure of Mt Coot-tha Quarry. Precinct Plan for Mt Coot-tha Forest Park Reserve inclusive of all activities, uses and infrastructure. Fight for fair and accurate mapping of Biodiversity, recognise the ‘overzealous’ application of bureaucratic ‘GREENTAPE’ with NALL and overland-water flow overlays. Establishment of Disaster Preparedness Brigades based at Upper Brookfield, Moggill, Karana Downs and Lake Manchester. Community facilities and community consultation for Anstead Bushland Reserve and new asset at Hawkesbury Rd, Priors Pocket Road Park and Defined Business Precincts and Neighbourhood Plans. KEEP Cr Kate!
TENNYSON WARD
Where is it? Fairfield, Yeronga, Yeerongpilly, Tennyson, Chelmer, Graceville, Sherwood, Corinda and parts of Annerley and Oxley.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Annerley Church of Christ Hall, 459 Annerley Road, Annerley
Milperra State High School, 2 Parker Street, Chelmer
St Joseph’s Primary School Corinda, 28 Clewley Street, Corinda
Christian Family Church Hall, Cnr Cross & Sunbeam Streets, Fairfield
Graceville State School, 23 Acacia Avenue, Graceville
Graceville Presbyterian Church, 12 Bank Road, Graceville
Oxley State School, 26 Bannerman Street, Oxley
St Matthew’s Church Hall, Cnr Oxley & Sherwood Roads, Sherwood
Yeronga State School, 122 Park Road, Yeronga
Assisted disability access:
Corinda State School, 330 Cliveden Avenue, Corinda
Senior Citizens’ Hall, 86 Oxley Station Road, Oxley
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
CR NICOLE JOHNSTON, IND
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I am proud to be a Tennyson Ward local resident and have lived at Sherwood for many years. I went to school and uni here in Brisbane and come from a Navy family. I’m an active volunteer, supporter and patron of many local community and sporting clubs.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: At the election on 28 March I am seeking your support to be re-elected as the Councillor for Tennyson Ward. I am proud of the work I have achieved, together with the community, over the past 12 years with hundreds of local infrastructure, park and community projects delivered. But there is more to do. With your support I will continue to fight for better pedestrian access around rail stations, school, shops; park and library upgrades; better bus services; new green spaces as part of Council’s buy back scheme and major infrastructure projects that will make our suburbs easier and safer to get around. In particular, Council must act on widening not raising the low rail bridge at Sherwood/Corinda and making the Ipswich/Venner Rd precinct safer. I will continue to fight side by side with residents against inappropriate development in our character suburbs.
MAURICE LANE, LNP
No response.
PATRICIA O’BRIEN, GREENS
No response.
JACQUELINE SCHNEIDER, ALP
No response.
THE GAP WARD
Where is it? Upper Kedron, Ferny Grove, The Gap, most of Keperra and parts of Ashgrove. It also includes the Enoggera Reservoir. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
St Finbarr’s Hall, Beth Eden Terrace, Ashgrove
Ashgrove State School Hall, 31 Glory Street, Ashgrove
Ferny Grove State School Hall, Finvoy Street, Ferny Grove
Grovely State School, 200 Dawson Parade, Grovely
Baptist Church Hall, 980 Samford Road, Keperra
Hilder Road State School, Kaloma Road, The Gap
Assisted disability access:
St Andrew’s Primary School, 89 Hogarth Road, Ferny Grove
The Gap State School, Cnr Waterworks & Settlement Roads, The Gap
Payne Road State School, 171 Payne Road, The Gap
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
DANIEL BEVIS, ALP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: My family’s connection to this area goes back to the 1880’s. I grew up here, and now my partner Jessica and I are raising our family here (Elliot, 4, and Clare, 1). I have dedicated my career to helping others and fighting for people as a teacher and community organiser.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Our community deserves a strong voice in City Hall, someone who listens and delivers for local residents. I love this area and the people in it, I am ready to stand up for our community and get things done. That is why I will: deliver a brand new $8 million state-of-the-art Community Hub and Library; ouble the parking at the Ferny Grove Aqua Park; cut Council red tape blocking a $12 million upgrade at Ferny Grove State High School; ewrite Neighbourhood Plans to put locals first and to make them binding; fix every footpath in our suburb; cut rates bills by $100 a year, make Brisbane carbon neutral by 2050, work with State and Federal representatives in the best interests of the community. Please call me on 0491 700 154 if you want to discuss these or any other issues in our community community or visit facebook.com.au/daniel.bevis.for.the.gap.ward or danielbevis.com.au.
REBECCA HALEY, GREENS
No response.
STEVE TWOMEY, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Councillor for The Gap since 2015, Steve has delivered improvements to local parks, roads, footpaths and major infrastructure. He lives in Ashgrove with his family. Cr Toomey serves as Deputy Chair of Council, the Deputy Chair of City Planning and is also a member of the Infrastructure Committee.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Re-electing Steve in March 2020 will ensure The Gap Ward community has a strong voice representing the ward, focusing on continuing vital projects and upgrades across the local area. Councillor Toomey is committed to a cleaner, greener Brisbane and is passionate about delivering Team Schrinner’s vision not only in his ward but across the whole of Brisbane. From free off-peak travel for seniors, to building the congestion-busting Brisbane Metro, and a $9m investment in tree planting across the City, Steve Toomey and Adrian Schrinner are focused on making sure the Brisbane of the tomorrow is even better than the Brisbane of today.
ALLEN HASSELLL, IND
No response.
WALTER TAYLOR WARD
Where is it? Taringa, Fig Tree Pocket, Indooroopilly, St Lucia and parts of Toowong and Chapel Hill. Check your ward at the ECQ website via this link.
Where can I vote? Check out your ward’s polling booths below.
Full disability access:
Chapel Hill Uniting Church, Cnr Moggill & Chapel Hill Roads, Chapel Hill
Fig Tree Pocket State School, 72 Cubberla Street, Fig Tree Pocket
Uniting Church Hall, Cnr Station and Musgrave Roads, Indooroopilly
St Andrew’s Anglican Church Hall, Cnr Lambert Road & Fairley Street, Indooroopilly
Assisted disability access:
Indooroopilly State School, Cnr Russell Terrace & Moggill Road, Indooroopilly
Ironside State School, 2 Hawken Drive, St Lucia
Taringa Baptist Church, 36 Morrow Street, Taringa
Toowong Uniting Church Hall, 80 Sherwood Road, Toowong
Who are the candidates? We asked every Brisbane City Council candidate two questions. Here’s what we got back.
MATT ANTONIOLLI, IND
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Matt was raised in Brisbane’s western suburbs and is currently a Mathematics and Science Teacher at Indooroopilly State High School. Since March 2018 he has also run a podcast called ‘People Who Are Politicians’ where he interviews a variety of politicians from all levels.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: Three main areas that are my focus. Open Communication: development and neighbourhood planning goes ahead with very little community consultation. Residents feel as though they are not being heard and want to be more involved in the planning scheme for the area. If elected, I will hold monthly forums (including live streamed) to make sure the residents have more opportunities to communicate their feedback. Grassroots Governance: one of my podcast guests told me that local government is too close to the ground to be caught up in party politics. That’s correct and we need a more balanced council who can vote without the conflict of interest from parties, with councillors who can freely represent the residents. Green Spaces and Active Transport: I support the green bridges proposed, though want a more open discussion about the placement. We should be buying back the ABC site as well while we’re at it.
CR JAMES MACKAY, LNP
Tell our readers a little about yourself: Cr James Mackay was born, raised and educated in Walter Taylor. As St Lucia Community Association President, he led the fight against UQ expanding into residential areas. James served in the Army Reserve, is involved with numerous local community groups and is committed to improving our community.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: In the eight short months since James Mackay became the Councillor for Walter Taylor, he’s had a positive impact on the area. Upgrades and improvements Cr Mackay has been responsible for, include: funding two new community gardens to bring people together; confirming a lockable bike shelter at Indooroopilly Station to encourage cycling; establishing new parkland so families have more to see and do; securing a new community centre to expand art and history facilities; guaranteeing traffic lights at Fig Tree Pocket to improve road safety. A strong advocate for community consultation, Cr Mackay has sought community feedback for initiatives such as traffic calming, intersection upgrades and park improvements. As part of Team Schrinner, Cr Mackay will continue to work hard to ensure residents enjoy the benefits of strong financial management, such as park improvements, intersection and road upgrades, and a more liveable Brisbane.
KARTHIKA RAGHWAN, ALP
No response.
MICHAELA SARGENT, GREENS
Tell our readers a little about yourself: I’m a mum, community development worker, and local. I grew up in St Lucia, went to school at Holy Family and Brigidine, got my first job at the Indro Woolies, and now live in Indooroopilly with my family. I’m active on my daughters’ school P&Cs, Ironside and Indooroopilly High.
Tell our readers why they’ll be better off if they vote for you: It’s simple: I can do the job. Right now LNP and Labor Councillors regularly have to abstain from votes due to conflicts of interest. I don’t take corporate or developer donations, and I don’t have complex business interests to contend with. I can provide balance in Council and represent everyday residents. I’d bust traffic congestion by getting more cars off the road, with better buses for black spots like Fig Tree Pocket, separated bike lanes, free off-peak buses, more footpaths and safe crossings around schools. I’d let residents vote on neighbourhood plans, and make them binding. I’d make developers fund new parks and community venues on disused land like the old ABC site in Toowong and Keating House in Indooroopilly. The LNP will always be indebted to their corporate and developer donors. We need a voice in Council for ordinary west side residents, and I’m ready to do the job.
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