Continuing our recognition of our Councillors who are receiving service awards at the annual Local Government Conference this week we recognise Division 1 Councillor Jan Clifford.
Whitsunday Regional Council Division 1 Councillor Jan Clifford embarked on her journey in local government in 2008 with a deep desire to serve our community.
Over the past 15 years, Cr Jan has emerged as a respected leader and a passionate advocate for the people she represents.
As a dedicated representative within the LGAQ, Cr Jan has used her influential voice to support the causes that matter most to our community. Her tireless efforts in advocating for policies, resources, and support for our region have ensured that our community's voice is heard at every level of government.
Amongst the long list of achievements during her 15 years in local government Cr Jan is most proud of proposing the banning of single use plastic bags in the Whitsundays.
Joined by the late Barb Adamson, the duo pushed hard for the proposal which was adopted at an LGAQ Conference and eventually became Queensland legislation in 2017 and covered the whole state.
Also, at the top of her list was being able to work with and advocate for her struggling community post Tropical Cyclone Debbie in 2017.
Whether it was helping at the temporary Fish D’vine 5 star “soup kitchen or manning the Givit shop which provided food, clothing, and household goods to those in need, Cr Jan took a hands-on role to lead the recovery for Airlie Beach residents.
She was awarded a Paul Harris Fellowship by Rotary for her outstanding community work post Cyclone Debbie.
Cr Jan is a former president of Australian Local Government Women’s Association of Queensland, is the current Queensland state representative to ALGWA national, Director for Greater Whitsundays community, chair of the Whitsunday Housing Company, executive director of RDA and National Rural Women's Coalition.
Thank you, Councillor Jan Clifford, for a decade of exceptional service.
Contributed with thanks to Mayor Julie Hall.
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