Elected Member chat

Q: What inspired you to become an Elected Member?

To represent the views of our community and help shape a positive future for the City we call home. Working together, building an even better Playford, for all of us.

Mayor Glenn Docherty 0413 219 868

mayordocherty@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward One.

Ward one covers the suburbs of Angle Vale, Buckland Park, Waterloo Corner, Virginia, Eyre, Penfield, Penfield Gardens, MacDonald Park, Andrews Farm and Smithfield Plains; and part of the suburbs of Edinburgh North and Waterloo Corner.

My daughter. She was born with a rare gene and I wanted to participate somewhere that I could be her voice and the voice of others who live with a disability.

Cr Cathy-Jo Tame | 0478 283 875

crcjtame@playford.sa.gov.au To contribute and make a real impact on my local community by ensuring it gets what it deserves in terms of services and outcomes delivered.

Cr Peter Rentoulis (Deputy Mayor) 0417 016 146

crarentoulis@playford.sa.gov.au Our local neighbourhoods required greater focus and investment. To lift the beautification of local streets where our residents live and play. It’s great news we are now delivering this objective.

Cr Clint Marsh | 0478 283 874

crcmarsh@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward Two.

Ward two covers the suburbs of Munno Para Downs, Munno Para West, Munno Para, Smithfield and Blakeview; and part of the suburb of Hillier.

Giving back to the place I’ve called home for 39 years, a desire to serve and connect to people and ideas that will positively impact residents’ wellbeing and future of our City.

Cr Jane Onuzans | 0432 251 207

creonuzans@playford.sa.gov.au I was approached by residents asking me to stand 10 years ago, after residents in Munno Para had been requesting calming measures I headed a petition to get action.

Cr Stephen Coppins | 0478 283 876

crscoppins@playford.sa.gov.au I became a Councillor 29 years ago after being involved with school committees and the Munno Para Community Development Board. Working for my community and making a difference inspired me to take the next step.

Cr Gay Smallwood-Smith 0417 016 163

crgsmallwoodsmith@playford.sa.gov.au

I love seeing our community thrive, and building a better city for our future. I enjoy working with others to see Playford grow, as a positive place for families.

Cr Andrew Craig | 0417 016 160

cracraig@playford.sa.gov.au I have always enjoyed working for community and been proud that I was born and raised in the northern suburbs of Adelaide.

Cr Veronica Gossink | 0478 283 878

crvgossink@playford.sa.gov.au To represent the residents and community of Playford, focusing on downwards pressure for rates through robust business plans and to see a new plan to manage/limit debt along with filters for improved service delivery.

Cr David Kerrison | 0478 283 879

crdkerrison@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward Four.

Ward four covers the suburbs of Davoren Park, Elizabeth North, Elizabeth, Elizabeth South and Elizabeth Vale; and part of the suburb of Edinburgh North.

My inspiration to become an Elected Member was the desire to contribute back to my community by representing everyone in a fair and equitable manner ensuring our City and its residents prosper.

Cr Marilyn Baker | 0418 836 685

crmbaker@playford.sa.gov.au So I could have a voice as a young individual in the chamber. It’s important for me to inspire young people of Playford by getting them involved with Council endorsed programs.

Cr Katrina Stroet | 0466 941 362

crkstroet@playford.sa.gov.au Cr Ryan is available to Ward Four residents, his contact details can be found below.

Cr Dennis Ryan | 0417 016 167

crdryan@playford.sa.gov.au

Ward Five. Ward five covers the suburbs of Elizabeth Downs, Elizabeth Park, Elizabeth East and Elizabeth Grove; and part of the suburb of Craigmore.

Community pride. Having lived here my whole life I wanted to represent my community, reinvigorate the older suburbs and be a voice for the residents bridging the information gap.

Cr Misty Norris | 0478 283 882

crmnorris@playford.sa.gov.au To support the community in promoting their issues and to ensure the older areas of Playford were updated and look as good as the new areas being built.

Cr Shirley Halls | 0419 866 872

crshalls@playford.sa.gov.au A desire to help people and give back to the community inspired me. I was fortunate to settle in Elizabeth East as a migrant and had access to good education and quality of life that motivated me to contribute more into our community.

Cr Akram Arifi | 0431 609 531

craarifi@playford.sa.gov.au

WELLBEING PROGRAM 2021

Playford Wellbeing Hub Project Officer, Martina Button, is excited to launch new programming in 2021.