“Chaos is a ladder,” Littlefinger famously decreed, and with long-established Liberal stalwarts retiring in Pittwater and Wakehurst, Independents polling strongly, The Greens enjoying a 2022 federal “greenslide”, NSW Labor tentatively tipped to win, but everyone knowing to never underestimate NSW Liberal’s voter appeal, what on earth is the state of our leadership ladder going to look like around 10pm on 25 March? Who knows, but to help you make the best vote amidst the chaos, please meet ten superb candidates across Manly, Wakehurst and Pittwater. Apologies Davidson.
Jame Griffin (Manly)
NSW LIBERAL PARTY
I work with our community and deliver results. Let’s not risk going backwards. As part of a re-elected State Liberal Government here is some of what I will deliver:
1. A modern local economy that attracts the best jobs, and keeps them here.
2. An upgraded Balgowlah Boys School.
3. Improving local bus services, including a new ‘On Demand’ bus service Keoride.
4. Increasing Fast Ferry services to every 10 minutes during peak hour and the Opal cap so commuters pay no more than $50 a week
Joeline Hackman (Manly)
INDEPENDENT FOR MANLY
I am Joeline Hackman, your Independent candidate for Manly. An independent voice ensures the views of the Manly electorate are heard in Macquarie Street, not lobbyists or the major party agendas. Being a local, and with integrity core to my values, I am ambitious for this community. I believe we can achieve far more: affordable living for families, reliable public transport and climate action that saves us money as well as saving our coastline and bushland. We know that Independents achieve results: we can do politics differently.
Terry le Roux (Manly)
NSW GREENS
From working with residents in Manly for more than 15 years, I know that we have a planning system controlled by developers. It doesn’t put the community or environment first. For years the Greens have called for an overhaul of the planning system – we need a system where communities have more influence in the decisions which impact them. Our bush and marine environments are also under threat from issues like climate change and loss of habitat. Only by having a strong progressive upper house can we protect the environment.
Toby Williams (Wakehurst)
NSW LIBERAL PARTY
You deserve a Member for Wakehurst who will empower our community through strong advocacy. Someone with a voice that will be heard at the very heart of government. That is what I offer, and I promise to represent you with the same passion and work ethic that Brad Hazzard brought to looking after our wonderful community. As a lifelong local, I am committed to ensuring our electorate gets its fair share but always with a strong focus on supporting the most vulnerable in our community.
Michael Regan (Wakehurst)
INDEPENDENT FOR WAKEHURST
Wakehurst is a stunning place with beautiful natural environments and amazing community spirit. But we’re facing some big challenges ahead. Our public transport is struggling, our roads are congested, housing is increasingly unaffordable, and our bushland is under threat. But smart solutions exist, lowering our power bills through interest free loans on solar panels; easing congestion at the Officeworks intersection; creating robust state planning laws. I’ve worked with all parties at every level of Government. I have the experience to deliver for Wakehurst.
Ethan Hrnjak (Wakehurst)
NSW GREENS
Our unique way of life is under threat. As climate change worsens, the importance of our beautiful environment cannot be understated. I’m passionate about giving young people a voice in our democracy and ensuring a cleaner, greener, fairer future. My main priorities for Wakehurst are to de-privatise Northern Beaches Hospital; protect our beaches from concrete seawalls; make public transport free, efficient, and publicly owned; return local planning powers to local government; help traditional owners stop the Lizard Rock development; legalise cannabis and end the war on drugs.
Sue Wright (Wakehurst)
NSW LABOR PARTY
I’m running because the Liberals have taken Wakehurst for granted. Another career politician isn’t what this community needs. I have been an active grassroots member of our community, involved in organisations including Save the Mona Vale Hospital Committee, Save the Manly Ferries Alliance, Don’t Privatise Our Buses, as well as LEAN – Labor Environment Action Network, Mothers Against Nuclear Testing, and Greenpeace. I will bring to state parliament a dedication to restoring public services, advocating for first-class public education, transport and health services.
Rory Amon (Pittwater)
NSW LIBERAL PARTY
I am a lifelong Northern Beaches local who is passionate about our community and way of life. I will continue Rob Stokes’ legacy of improving services and increasing investment in local infrastructure, preserving and enhancing our natural environment, stopping offshore gas exploration, introducing the cashless gaming card, and reducing cost of living pressures. Whether it be my five years delivering for the community as a trusted local Councillor, or my time as a volunteer firefighter and family lawyer, I am running for State Government to continue serving Pittwater.
Jacqui Scruby (Pittwater)
INDEPENDENT FOR PITTWATER
I’ll protect beautiful Pittwater so our children can enjoy it like we have. I have a bill ready to go that will stop PEP-11 oil and gas drilling off our coast. I will work across party lines to end native forest logging, and I’ll cut power bills in a clean renewable economy. I’ll stand up against environmental recklessness and inappropriate development. I believe in community representation. I’ll always vote in the interests of the community, not a political party, and give Pittwater a strong independent voice.
Dr Hilary Green (Pittwater)
NSW GREENS
I’m Hilary Green and I’m excited to be your 2023 Green’s candidate in beautiful Pittwater. I’ve loved living here for 22 years, especially walking amidst our precious wetlands, beaches and headlands! I’ve been an activist for ages, also a schoolteacher, university lecturer and researcher. I’m speaking up for Change on climate policies. Change for a fairer system. Greens work for the greater good for people and the planet. They always have! This Green will work for the greater good for our community and our environment!
Over to you, voters!
Does that make your decision any clearer? I hope so. Please remember, there are more candidates than we can showcase here, so be sure to check them out, and if a candidate has really grabbed you, so much so that you want to do everything possible to help them win their seat, be sure to volunteer. Democracy is won at the grass roots, so if you’ve got the time, energy and will to help that person get their message out to the community, that could make all the difference. Good luck voters and candidates!