Biography

Having been re-elected in April, 2008 to my second term on Council, I am ready for another four years.

It's been a pleasure to represent the residents of Waters Ward of the Darwin City Council since 2002.

I have been a Territory resident since 1971, when I came here to join the NT Police as a young 23 year old.

I remained a member of the police until 2002, when I reached retirement age. During my 31 years service I worked throughout the Territory in a number of positions. Additionally, in 1973/74, I was seconded to the Australian Police Contingent and served for 12 months as part of the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces in Cyprus (UNFICYP) – a valuable learning experience. I was also privileged to serve in a security role as a volunteer at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.

I am divorced with two children - son Craig and daughter Caitlin as well as two lovely granddaughters, Elora and Natalia. Caitlin is married to Daryl, an Army Sergeant currently posted to Newcastle.

Community service is nothing new to me, having been involved in community activities since my teens. More recently, I am probably better known for my 18 years voluntary commitment to the Blue Light Disco.

Click here to go to my blog for the latest news and views.

Click here to go to my calendar of meeting dates and community events for Waters Ward

In addition to twice monthly general meetings, elected members are involved in several other committees during a normal month. Some of these are internal, such as Management Commitees and Advisory Committees, whilst others involve members in 'outside' committees where Council has a special interest, e.g. the Darwin Entertainment Centre or by invitation, e.g the Darwin Festival.

For a list of the committees I am currently on, please click here.

For a full list of committees please go to www.darwin.nt.gov.au

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