George Seymour named People’s Choice for Fraser Coast Power 30
From politicians to police officers and community champions, readers have voted out of the top 30 who the Fraser Coast’s most influential person really is. See the results.
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Readers have voted Fraser Coast Regional Council Mayor George Seymour as the region’s most influential person.
Mr Seymour collected the highest amount of votes in the people’s choice poll which involved the 30 people named as the region’s most influential in 2023 by the Fraser Coast Chronicle.
He dominated the competition claiming 27 per cent of votes, 18 per cent more than runner-up Nancy Bates.
Mr Seymour was the division 10 councillor for 10 years before he was elected as mayor in May, 2018.
His involvement within the Fraser Coast community began before his political career took flight with Mr Seymour working in a variety of community-based roles including as a Legal Aid solicitor, a disability support worker and operating the youth homeless shelter.
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These jobs made Mr Seymour “very aware” of social issues and inspired his desire to make a difference.
Mr Seymour, who will run for re-election in March, said there was still more work to be done to help the region reach “its full potential”.
He said he was keen to see further growth to the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Hervey Bay campus.
Bringing more young adults to the area “will have a positive impact in terms of live music, culture and other opportunities” he says.
Mr Seymour says he “feels blessed every day” to live in a beautiful area and be given the opportunity to make a difference.
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