WITH local government elections less than a month away, the battle for our next Mayor and local councillor representatives is firing up.
Hinterland residents will have the opportunity to assess prospective Mayoral and Divisional candidates on Wednesday evening, March 6 at the Landsborough Sporting Complex . Hosted by the Glasshouse Country Chamber of Commerce, this free event will feature Sunshine Coast Mayoral hopefuls and candidates from Divisions 1, 5, and 10 answering community queries on local economic development, infrastructure, public safety, and housing.
Chamber President, Tamara Hazelden, emphasized the forum’s importance as a crucial opportunity for the community to directly engage with those seeking representation. She urged locals to attend, stating it would allow them to understand candidates positions on key issues and assess their qualifications and vision ahead of the March 16 elections.
“The forum primarily aims to provide voters with a comprehensive understanding of both the candidate’s platforms and how they intend to serve the best interest of the local community if elected,” Ms Hazelden said.
“The chamber plans to inquire about candidates plans for business growth, local budget management, and collaboration with other government entities to champion community needs.”
This event follows the Maleny ‘Meet the Candidates’ evening on Tuesday, February 20, at 6 pm. The Glasshouse Country forum will take place at Landsborough Sporting Complex, 15 Tunnel Ridge Road, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.