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Merilyn Vale

Group C, Labor, Wyong Ward

September 3, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

Lead Candidate Kyle MacGregor 1/ financial experience   I am one of the only people running for council who has local government specific financial training and experience. Local government finances are not like your personal finances, running a business or a public sector agency. The accounting method is different and the mechanisms and methodology of council finances will … [Read more...] about Group C, Labor, Wyong Ward

Group A, Gosford East Ward

September 3, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

Lawrie McKinna, Pat Farmer and George Paterson Q1/ Financial Experience Lawrie McKinnaI have held Chief Executive Officer roles at major sporting organisations over thepast seven years which included my current tenure as the CEO of Sydney OlympicFootball Club.My financial experience has also been demonstrated though the ownership of 3small businesses over the past 30 … [Read more...] about Group A, Gosford East Ward

Rebecca Smiley, Independent, The Entrance Ward

September 3, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

1/ financial experienceI run a small business in music education and performance, managing multiple team members. I amfamiliar with the financial operations of a business. Holding the position of secretary of a not for profitchorus for six years I was responsible for approving all bank transactions, working closely with the financecoordinator. I manage the finances for Rise … [Read more...] about Rebecca Smiley, Independent, The Entrance Ward

Group D, The Entrance Ward

September 3, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

Lead Candidate Corinne Lamont 1/ financial experience I am a seasoned financial services professional: - In my 20s, I studied accounting and was promoted to bank manager at a flagship Martin Place branch, one of the youngest City manager appointments, managing 60 staff overseeing branch operations with daily transactions far more than Council’s. - In my 30s, I … [Read more...] about Group D, The Entrance Ward

Introducing the Gosford East Ward candidates

September 3, 2024 by Merilyn Vale

Listed below are the candidates standing in the Gosford East Ward in the order they will appear on the ballot paper. Each candidate was asked five questions about themselves and five questions about Council''s operational plan to see what they knew about council and where their interests were. Two of the three groups replied and three of the four independents responded. Some … [Read more...] about Introducing the Gosford East Ward candidates

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