Hi, I'm Owen!
I'm a community activist and a proud South Arm local – and I'm running as your Greens candidate for Naniyilipata/Clarence City Council.
I've grown up in Clarence and have been involved in my community from a young age – through student associations at Clarence High and Rosny College, and as a climate activist fighting for the future of the place I call home.
I rallied alongside the Save Rosny Park group in the successful campaign against the high-performance AFL centre, and I've spoken out against salmon farming on the coastlines of Clarence, particularly in Storm Bay, and advocated for public housing and access to green spaces.
For me, local government is about listening to and supporting the people and groups who make up a community. I want to fight for more public and social housing, better public transport, increased green spaces, and stronger environmental practices including weed management and expanded recycling programs.
I also want Clarence to be a genuinely safe and welcoming place for LGBTQIA+ community members, First Nations people, women and people experiencing family violence, and those experiencing homelessness.
Young people in Clarence deserve better too – from tackling youth crime and antisocial behaviour to supporting youth mental health and creating education programs on the issues that matter most to our community.
Hope to see you on the campaign trail,
Owen
