Since being elected to Council, I’ve met people from across Queensland who have stepped up to be Councillors in their communities. I want to share the stories of these real people leaders who are working hard in their communities every day because without these people, our lives would be somewhat different.
We need everyday people to step up and to be the leaders of the future right. I’ve met some of them, and it's time for you to meet them to.
2. Deputy Mayor Rebecca Vonhoff & Kirstie Schumacher
Earlier this year, I sat down with Cr Rebecca Vonhoff, Toowoomba Regional Council. Since then, she's been nominated as Deputy Mayor, as the long serving Mayor Paul Antonio retired. In March 2020 she was elected with the highest number of votes in the local government area and is Chair of the Water and Waste Portfolio, Deputy Chair of the Local Government Disaster Management and serves on several committees (Environment, International Relations, Youth as well as the Bridge Street Quarry Develo...
17 Oct 2023
3. Mayor Matt Burnett & Kirstie Schumacher
Mayor Matt Burnett was born and raised in the Gladstone Region with his family's connection to the region extending five generations. He is a former small business operator and qualified journalist, having started his own newspaper, The Port Curtis Post, at the age of 19. He has served in Local Government since 2000, including five years as Deputy Mayor prior to his election as Mayor. During his time in Local Government, Cr Burnett served as Chairman of Technical Services with Gladstone City ...
26 May 2023
Tess & Kirstie (Councillor, South Burnett Regional Council)
I’m Kirstie Schumacher, host of this podcast and Councillor with South Burnett Regional Council. Before I begin interviewing other Councillors, I wanted to be brave and go first. For the first episode I’ve invited my friend, Tessa Stanford a genius in courageous storytelling to help me share my story.
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