Tom Crook is among the 21 candidates contesting the forthcoming East Gippsland Shire Council elections.A father of two, Mr Crook, aged 42, has lived in East Gippsland for over twenty years.He holds a science degree with a specialisation in forest management and is passionate about wanting to contribute to the community. If elected, Mr Crook said he will be a “caring, cohesive force in the...

Kirsten Van Diggele is a Paynesville homeowner,  who immigrated from the Netherlands, and settled in East Gippsland with her family as a child.After finishing high school, Kirsten completed her degree in community health and has worked extensively in community engagement and youth development in both Bairnsdale and Melbourne.She has worked for councils and not-for-profit organisations, as...

Jeremy Schroder has lived in East Gippsland with his family for 20 years, the past six of those in Paynesville.Mr Schroder previously stood for council in 2016 as an endorsed candidate by the Victorian Greens.However, he is contesting these forthcoming East Gippsland Shire Council elections completely independent of any political party.

Sally Kendall grew up in the Tambo Valley on a beef and wool farm.A former special education teacher and social worker, Ms Kendall is looking forward to contesting the East Gippsland Shire Council elections as a first time candidate.An advocate for connected communities with better facilities and improved transport are central to her platform.

Mendy Urie is a candidate in the East Gippsland Shire Council elections.An Eagle Point resident, Ms Urie has experience in local government having previously been an East Gippsland Shire councillor for seven years from 2005 to 2012, including three years as Mayor.Ms Urie says she would like to increase meaningful engagement with communities in order to build trust and understanding of council...