Hi, I’m Kristian, your candidate for Mayor and Councillor for the Sorell municipality and a local community advocate.
I want to lead a Council that makes life easier and delivers the best possible outcomes for residents. The best way to achieve that is by working closely with our community, being transparent in our decision making, and using every interaction as an opportunity to build trust and better understand the issues that matter most to residents.
Too often, Council decisions that affect residents are made behind closed doors and without enough community input, making life harder for everyone. When decisions don't reflect local priorities, trust in Council declines, valuable local knowledge is overlooked, and time and ratepayer money can be wasted.
I see the role of Mayor as more than just leading the Council. It is about being a conduit between residents and Council, creating every practical opportunity for people to share their concerns, ideas, and priorities, and ensuring those voices help shape the decisions that affect our community.
Together, we can reduce the disconnect between Council and residents and build the most trusted, transparent, and efficient Council in Tasmania. A Council that is relationship focused, works alongside the community, and is committed to making life easier for everyone.
About me
I am a Chemical Engineer and Project Manager by profession, and the Founder and President of the Sorell Community Network, a local charity that operates the Sorell Free Food Program and the Sorell Low Cost Store.
Over the years, I have been actively involved in a range of community initiatives, including:
• Founding and coordinating the Dodges Ferry Primary School Free Breakfast Program
• Founding and leading the Sorell Landcare and Boxthorn Free Midway Project
• Organising school holiday scavenger hunt events for local families
• Editing and publishing the Sorell Community Newsletter, delivered to more than 8,200 households across the municipality
• Working alongside residents to ensure their voices are heard and to help improve local neighbourhoods
• Leading the creation of an Annual Sorell arts and music festival
My focus has always been on bringing people together, identifying practical solutions, and delivering projects that strengthen our community.
You can contact me on: [email protected] or 0431 123 486
You can find more information on my campaign here:
Mayor Campaign
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