Mayor and Councillors

Elected to Council in 2009, and then as Mayor in 2018 I am passionate about the sustainability, health and well-being of our communities; encouraging progressive development supporting farmers, industry, small business, tourism and youth with infrastructure to keep our towns vibrant and viable.

I have a common-sense approach to getting things done while using rates wisely.

Living self-sufficiently off-the-grid for 34 years in a bush environment has given me unique insights into respecting our natural environment and mitigating climate change.

Inducted onto the Honour Roll of Women in 2011, I was awarded an OAM for my community work in 2018 and last year I was awarded the International Women’s Day ‘Inspiring Leader in Local Government’ award. I represent the 29 Councils on the Family and Sexual Violence Consultative Group and was this year invited by the State Government to be the Ambassador for the ‘Hearing Lived Experience’ campaign against family violence.

Read the Mayor's Message here.

Elected to council in October 2011. For over 26 years, my family and I have been proud to call the Northern Midlands home. I am passionate about continuing the work I have started in the local government sector, not only being a strong voice for regional and rural communities but also a person of action, ensuring positive change happens and communities thrive. This is a wonderful place to live— and I want to do all I can to secure our community's long-term future. Through my community activities and role within the council, I hope to leave a lasting legacy for the future, ensuring our region is strong and sustainable. I consider myself very approachable, honest and transparent; applying a common sense point of view towards all issues put forward. It is important to me that I demonstrate these values at all times to the communities I am privileged to represent.

Elected in 2014, I was the former Federal Member for Lyons for twenty years and also previously served with the State Government. I have lived most of my life in Northern Midlands, starting work at the Longford meatworks, and I am currently again living in Longford. I know the Northern Midlands very well and want to see it develop as an exciting place to live while valuing the heritage and tourism opportunities more fully. I believe we need greater investment and more careful planning to ensure Northern Midlands goes forward itself before involving us with other Northern Tasmania priorities.

Having first been elected to Council in 2005, I served to 2014. After taking a break, I sought re-election in 2018.

I have loved living in Longford for the last 49 years and am passionate about the entire municipality. I am a “roll up your sleeves” councillor and you are most likely to see me cooking a community barbeque or helping out local groups around the area.

Actions speak louder than words, and I’m known for publicly speaking out on local issues that affect local people. Red tape and bureaucracy are my pet hate and it’s a constant thorn in the side of local government I believe.

I support common sense and work hard throughout this municipality. Whilst taking my morning walks around Longford, I talk to the locals about local issues that really matter to them.

I am very easy to contact and will respond quickly to emails, facebook and phone messages and calls.

First elected in 2007, I am a high school teacher with a mechanical and construction trade background. I gained a tertiary education at the University of Tasmania (Bachelor of Education). I am married with three children and live at Longford. I grew up at Cressy and I have gained first hand experienced living, working and building my dreams and hopes in the Northern Midlands. I have a strong commitment to the environment and heritage and will ensure that all residents and businesses are fairly represented and consulted on the future decisions of the Northern Midlands Council.

Elected in 2022 and I live in Devon Hills. I spent my career in Local Government working as a Departmental Inspector, Councillor and Senior Ministerial Advisor. As a Ministerial Chief of Staff for the portfolios Primary Industries, Water and Small Business I have facilitated the development of innovative and constructive policies and strategies for the betterment of the community.

I know the challenges facing farmers formally running a sheep and cattle property. In my spare time I enjoy volunteering at Woolmers Estate informing visitors on Tasmania’s rich colonial history. I also am an active member of the Clarendon gardening group.

I am passionate about serving the community and making the Northern Midlands an even better place to live.

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