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Tracie Sanim - candidate for Division 5
Tracie Sanim Candidate for Division 5
A Montville mother of six and award winning business woman is nominating to represent the Sunshine Coast Council seat of Division 5 in the upcoming local government elections.
Tracie Sanim, owner of business growth consultancies Splash Marketing and PR and Innovate Sunshine Coast, has confirmed that she will run as an independent candidate for the division, which is currently held by retiring councillor Jenny McKay.
“I live in the division; I am a local business owner and my children attend school in the region - and I am committed to ensuring a future in our hinterland villages that my children and their children will be proud to call home.
“My experience as a senior executive within various governments as well as a business owner means that I am well positioned to hit the ground running on my election to the council.”
With a number of decades experience across all levels of government in Queensland, South Australia, NSW and the Northern Territory, as well as other roles in the private sector, Mrs Sanim said she also brings a passion for sustainable regional development.
“One of my primary arenas of interest is in building resilience and robust regional economies across social, economic and environmental aspects of our communities. As the community’s elected representative, I will be advocating for priorities, policies and projects that support smart growth while enhancing and protecting our natural assets.
My representation as a councillor independent of a political party means my decision-making will be based on the issues at hand and the evidence with the commitment to reflect the best interests of the community.
“I will be a strong advocate who values the villages within our hinterland communities and I am also focused on being part of a collaborative council team that defends our broader Sunshine Coast community and its natural attributes.”
