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One thing I’ve come to really value in my role as Councillor is how often a simple conversation can make a difference. Whether it’s chatting to someone at my market stall, a message on Instagram or sitting down for a coffee with a local community group, these everyday moments are where the real work of a Councillor happens!
People sometimes imagine that Councillors spend most of their time in council chambers, debating complex policies or poring over budgets. While meetings and reports are 100 per cent part of the role, in my opinion the heart of local government is much closer to home. It’s about listening to you, the people who live in this community and understanding your concerns and making sure your voices are heard.
That is the role. Councillors are here to represent you. To listen, ask questions and make sure your voice gets into the room where decisions are made.
I’ve learned over time that local government works best when it’s truly a two-way street. When we work together, we can make real progress – not just on the big projects, but the everyday things that improve quality of life in our community.
I want to encourage everyone to get involved in their local community in whatever way feels right. Maybe it’s volunteering for your kid’s sports team, joining a local group, lending a hand at a fundraiser, or just showing up to a community event. It all makes a difference.
Local democracy isn’t about voting every four years – it is ongoing communication and connection. When we work together, we can tackle the issues that matter most and build a region we’re all proud to call home.
I am not just working for this community, I am living and raising my family in it too.
I work for you. Whether that is fixing something that’s broken, backing great local ideas or pushing for better community orientated outcomes, my role is to stand up for the people who live and work here every day.
By Cr Ash-Lee Johnson
📞 0432 673 012
📧 cr.ash-lee.johnson@mackay.qld.gov.au
📷 @cr.ash_lee.johnson
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