ABOUT ME
I've been a Hamilton City Councillor for over five years, first elected in 2019.
I was born and grew up in the Waikato, and was head girl at Fairfield College before studying Law at the University of Waikato.
I'm choosing to bring up my two young children here because Hamilton is a great place to grow up. And now, I love seeing what our city has to offer through my children's eyes.
We are fortunate to have fantastic green spaces, playgrounds and community facilities, and I'm committed to ensuring these spaces are plentiful and available to everyone.
Before being elected as a councillor, I worked in community and commercial law. My work as a lawyer provided me with valuable skills in problem solving, and a track record in advocacy.
I currently chair the Council's Strategic Growth and District Plan Committee, providing leadership on how the city grows and how we pay for that growth, including addressing our shortage in industrial land which is important for creating local jobs.
As a councillor, I've taken a lead on many issues and I'm passionate about finding solutions and making them happen. Some examples of things I've gotten progress on include:
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addressing wastewater constraints to enable housing to be built
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fixing Hamilton's shortage of industrial land
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restoring Hamilton's unique gullies with native trees
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improving public transport, including advocating for more frequent bus services
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investing in safe crossings outside of schools
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improving the look and feel of the central city so it feels safe, clean and inviting
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addressing illegal dumping and abandoned trolleys
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improving shade provision for playgrounds when we renew them
