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Meet our NSW Labor Local Government Team
Bringing the Community and Council together
David Grace
David lives in Broulee
David is our Mayoral Candidate in 2021.
David has a strong professional background in Community Services including with Eurobodalla Council
Music and the Arts are also an important part of David’s life.
Maureen Searson
Maureen lives in Batehaven.
Maureen has been a strong worker and advocate for the community in Batemans Bay and Nelligen for many years
Maureen has a strong interest in Sports and Recreation.
Matthew Findlay
Matthew lives in Batemans Bay.
Matthew is a local builder, working in his family business.
His experience in the building trades gives Matthew a strong background in understanding development and building issues in the Shire
Claire McAsh
Claire lives in Moruya.
Claire has qualifications in environmental science and is enthusiastic about sustainable development. Claire has worked in Local Government using these skills.
Claire manages her family’s Oyster business, and has strong insights into the rural industries and small businesses that are the backbone of the Shire’s economy
Deirdre Russack
Deirdre moved with her family to Dignams Creek in 1964.
After working in Canberra as a nurse/midwife and senior public servant, Deirdre has now made Narooma home.
Deirdre will use her skills as a senior administrator to build a Council that is open, transparent and honest.
Jack Egan
Jack lives in Rosedale.
Jack and his partner Cath lost their house in the 2019 fires, and they are now rebuilding.
Jack has a strong background in environmental issues which affect the Shire and since retiring has taken an activist role on environmental issues affecting our region.
REFORM MEASURES CLEAN-UP IN NEW COUNCIL’S FIRST 90 DAYS
A suite of detailed reform measures to open-up the Eurobodalla Shire Council to greater accountability will be proposed to the new council on Day One with a 90-day schedule for full implementation. Eurobodalla Labor for Council pledged today that its elected...
Eurobodalla Labor’s workplan for the first 90 days of the new council
During the first ninety days of the new council, Labor councillors will seek the support of a majority of the councillors to either implement, or begin steps towards, the following reforms to the way our council is governed. These reforms are intended to bring our...
CARETAKER PROVISIONS MUST BE RESPECTED
Embargoed until 1am on 8 November 2021 Eurobodalla Labor for Council today reminded the community that caretaker provisions in place covering the 4 December election campaign are essential to ensure ratepayers and businesses are not obliged by the outgoing council to...
NSW ELECTORAL COMMISSION FORMAL RECOGNITION OF EUROBODALLA LABOR TEAM!
The NSW Electoral Commission today recognised the Eurobodalla Labor for Council's six candidates registered and standing for the Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC) election on 4 December. Heading the ticket is David Grace, Labor's Mayoral candidate, a 66-year-old old...
THINK TWICE ABOUT ASBESTOS DURING REBUILDS AND RENOVATIONS
Residents and tradies involved in rebuilding Black Summer bushfire-destroyed homes, as well as those undertaking renovations are being reminded during this this year’s upcoming National Asbestos Awareness Week to 'Think Twice About Asbestos'. Eurobodalla Labor for...
WORLD TEACHERS’ DAY — WE SAY ‘THANK YOU’
Today is World Teachers’ Day! It's a time when we all get to acknowledge the tireless work of teachers in our schools throughout the Eurobodalla who work to ensure our young people have the best possible start in life. "The shire has not only been a place of...
EUROBODALLA SHIRE COUNCIL — ‘CLIMATE ACTION LAGGARDS’
Eurobodalla Shire Council (ESC) has lagged behind other Australian local governments with its failure to identify climate action opportunities with inexplicable delays well beyond the Black Summer fires or COVID, according to Eurobodalla Labor for Council...
LAST DAYS FOR CANBERRANS TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN SOUTH COAST ELECTIONS
LAST DAYS FOR CANBERRANS TO REGISTER TO VOTE IN SOUTH COAST ELECTIONS Eurobodalla Labor for Council today reminded ACT residents who also reside on the NSW south coast there are only three business days left for them to register to vote in the 4 December NSW local...
SUPPORTING ARTS, MUSIC & LIVE SHOWS
Eurobodalla Labor for Council today welcomed the latest gifting to the local community of a new piece of public art, a Terrance Plowright sculpture entitled ‘Ocean Exuberance’. Mayoral candidate David Grace said Eurobodalla Shire Council’s (ESC) recent decision to...
WE NEED TO BE BETTER PREPARED FOR NATURAL DISASTERS’
Improved natural disaster preparedness including proactive rural lands management, closer alignment with the Rural Fire Service's (RFS) land clearing strategies in high bushfire risk areas, and ready-to-stand-up evacuation centre amenities will form a part of...