Leoni Roberts wrote to Noosa Today last week explaining why she was donating $10,000 to Cr Frank Wilkie’s mayoral campaign. This week, we’re giving the other three mayoral candidates that same opportunity to highlight their campaign donors or supporters. Here’s what they had to say:
Ingrid Jackson
“My campaign is self-funded and I am not accepting any donations. My supporters are my family, my friends and my neighbours.“
Nick Hluszko
“I am fundamentally self-funded (75 per cent by the end of the campaign) in order to ensure I have no conflicts of interest going forward should I be elected. Several friends have also contributed small amounts under $500. Two donations from friends/neighbours were reported as required by ECQ rules. One very generous donation of $8000 was from a neighbour who works internationally for a major consumer products corporation. Both reported donors have stated that they have sincerely appreciated the work and great results that I have achieved over two decades as President of the Noosa North Shore association (and on other committees). In particular getting infrastructure on the Noosa North Shore, basic Council services and protecting properties through Town Planning negotiations with Council. Both believe that I would be an effective and balanced Mayor who represents the whole community. All feel that Council is spending hard-earned ratepayer money on things that are not priorities right now and that any spending such only be on the basics – in particular our roads, rubbish and basic services. Everyone I speak with also feels that they are just not being listened to and that Council is not doing anything to help during times when cost of living pressures are getting worse by the day. I have the proven community leadership and management experience and skills to make a positive difference for all.“
John Morrall
“Supporters play a vital role in various aspects of life, whether it’s in sports, charities, or any other organisation. They provide encouragement, motivation, assistance and moral support to help individuals achieve their goals. I am blown away by the support of so many individual community members who believe in my cause and all the reasons why I’ve decided to run as the Mayor of Noosa Shire. Without the dedication and backing of supporters, many projects and initiatives would struggle to thrive. It is important to recognize and appreciate the valuable role that supporters play in making positive changes and advancements in our society. I can stand strong and say that I have had no financial support from anyone or any group of people, I am 100 per cent funding this venture out of my own pocket. Why, because I believe in what Noosa Shire needs and it needs change. Fresh faces and fresh ideas. As I say to my children, ’You can whine but unless you step up and try and fix what is, nothing will change.’ I would like to officially thank every single community member that has reached out with nothing but love and support. Thank you, thank you and thank you from the bottom of my heart. You are why I am running for your Mayor.“
