NSW Election 2019: Meet the candidates vying for Seven Hills

A former police prosecutor, a chef, an anaesthetist, a solicitor, and a civil engineer … meet the candidates vying for your vote in Seven Hills in this week’s NSW Election.

Seven Hills State Election Candidate Wrap.

NAME: Mark Taylor

PARTY: Liberal Party (Incumbent)

Seven Hills Liberal candidate mark Taylor.

A BIT ABOUT YOU:

“I was born and raised in Old Toongabbie.

“Before my election to parliament in 2015, I completed near 25 years of policing service and was a senior officer in the Police Prosecutions Branch.

“I was awarded the Centenary Medal, the National Medal and a Commissioner’s Commendation.

“I was the Parliamentary Secretary for the Centenary of ANZAC, Counter Terrorism, Corrections and Veterans.”

TOP 3 PRIORITIES:

1. Duplication of Prospect Highway at Blacktown and Seven Hills;

2. The continuation of the $700 million Blacktown Hospital redevelopment; and

3. $2 million for Toongabbie Railway Bridge planning solutions.

Seven Hills Greens candidate Damien Atkins.

NAME: Damien Atkins

PARTY: The Greens

A BIT ABOUT YOU:

“I am a qualified chef who made Seven Hills my home three years ago.

“I am currently working as a salesperson while I help raise a young family with my wife, Stacey.

“Since my daughter was born, my motivation to tackle the climate disaster has only grown stronger. Our children will inherit the earth, so let’s leave it better than when we inherited it.

“I have been involved within The Greens for a couple of years but this is my first foray into politics.”

TOP 3 PRIORITIES:

1. Renters’ rights and social housing;

2. Ending domestic violence; and

3. Strong action on climate change.

NAME: Jude D’Cruz

PARTY: Australian Conservatives (NSW)

Seven Hills Independent candidate Alan Sexton.

NAME: Alan Sexton

PARTY: Independent

A BIT ABOUT YOU:

“I was an anaesthetist at Blacktown and Westmead hospitals for 30 years.

“I was heavily involved in teaching and education for junior anaesthetists.

“I first stood as a candidate for Parramatta Council in the 2017 elections, narrowly missing election for the Parramatta Ward, which significantly overlaps this electorate.”

TOP 3 PRIORITIES:

1. Congestion;

2. Public land sales; and

3. Cost of living.

Seven Hills Labor candidate Durga Owen.

NAME: Durga Owen

PARTY: Labor Party

A BIT ABOUT YOU:

“I have lived in the greater Parramatta-Blacktown area for 25 years.

“I completed two degrees at Western Sydney University, where I now teach.

“My husband and I live in the electorate with our three sons who attend public schools.

“I have been a community advocate since school and have continued to work to preserve our green spaces, heritage sites, youth and disability access and community services.

“I was Parramatta Young Citizen of the Year in 2002 and received the Australian Centenary medal for Services to the Parramatta community.”

TOP 3 PRIORITIES:

1. Overdevelopment and congestion;

2. Cost of living and privatisation of service; and

3. Education.

Seven Hills Sustainable Australia candidate Eric Claus.

NAME: Eric Claus

P ARTY: Sustainable Australia

A BIT ABOUT YOU:

“I have over 30 years in civil and environmental engineering, including water quality, hydrology, erosion and sedimentation control, and environmental training.

“I worked for civil engineering consultants in California, taught at the University of NSW and worked at an environmental consultancy in Sydney for nine years before starting my own business.

“Born in the US, I came to Australia in 1983 to play basketball in the National Basketball League with the Bankstown Bruins. I am now an Australian citizen.”

TOP 3 PRIORITIES:

1. Sustainable environment and population;

2. Better planning to stop overdevelopment; and

3. Affordable housing for first-home buyers.

WHERE TO VOTE IN THE SEVEN HILLS ELECTORATE:

Bert Oldfield Public School — Oldfield Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147

Grantham Heights Uniting Church Hall — Nipigon Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147

Jim Southee Community Centre — James Cook Drive, Kings Langley NSW 2147

Kings Langley Public School — 68 Isaac Smith Parade, Kings Langley NSW 2147

Lalor Park Public School — Heffron Road, Lalor Park NSW 2147

Matthew Pearce Public School — Astoria Park Road, Baulkham Hills NSW 2153

Metella Road Public School — Metella Road, Toongabbie NSW 2146

Northmead Creative and Performing Arts High School — Campbell Street, Northmead NSW 2152

Northmead Public School — 108 Kleins Road, Northmead NSW 2152

OES Hall — 23 Railway Street, Wentworthville NSW 2145

Reg Byrne Community Centre — Darcy Road, Wentworthville NSW 2145

Seven Hills High School — Johnson Avenue, Seven Hills NSW 2147

Seven Hills North Public School — 45 Beethoven Street, Seven Hills NSW 2147

The Hills School — Mary Street, Northmead NSW 2152

The Hills Sports High School — Best Road, Seven Hills NSW 2147

Toongabbie Anglican Church — 46 Binalong Road, Pendle Hill NSW 2145

Toongabbie East Public School — Harris Road, Wentworthville NSW 2145

Toongabbie Public School — Fitzwilliam Road, Old Toongabbie NSW 2146

Toongabbie West Public School — Ballandella Road, Toongabbie NSW 2146

Westmead Hospital — Darcy Road, Westmead NSW 2145

Westmead Public School — 114-150 Hawkesbury Road, Westmead NSW 2145

William Rose School — Hope Street, Seven Hills NSW 2147

Winston Heights Public School — Langdon Road, Winston Hills NSW 2153

Winston Hills Public School — Hillcrest Avenue, Winston Hills NSW 2153