Clover announces revamped team
Lord Mayor Clover Moore MP has announced her new political ticket for the upcoming September 8 elections, revealing a new focus on youth in Council.
Drastically different from the one with which she won re-election in 2008, the only current Councillor returning is Robert Kok, who will serve as Deputy Lord Mayor.
Among the new members are writer and broadcaster Nell Schofield, academic and activist Jenny Green, as well as Alex Greenwich, Covenor of Australian Marriage Equality.
A spokesperson for the Lord Mayor said: “The City’s progressive work actioning climate change, ensuring Sydney is a tolerant, exciting city and easy to get around is all at stake during this election. The Lord Mayor has looked to form a talented, experienced and diverse team that represents the Sydney community.”
Robyn Kemmis, a former Councillor, is returning to Moore’s team after a break in 2008. Joining her will be President of the Paddington Society, John Mant and small business owner and chair of Kings Cross
Parents’ and Carers’ Association, Claudia Bowman.
Councillor Marcelle Hoff has left due to ongoing health concerns.
City of Sydney Councillors Di Tornai and John McInerney have retired, while Phillip Black will not return after an apparent falling out with the Lord Mayor. Mr Black said: “I only found out on July 10 that Clover
no longer required me. For the last eight and a half years I’ve been a member of the Clover Moore Independent Team, so the fact that Clover did not invite me to be part of her 2012 Team, nor discuss at an earlier date, was all a bit of a shock.
“I’ve had no alternative but to accept the situation.”
While the ticket is relatively young, the new faces remain confident they can represent Sydney adequately. Mr Greenwich said: “The Independent team has more Council experience than any other ticket. In addition to Clover, Robyn Kemmis and Robert Kok have previously been part of the City of Sydney Council. The ticket is a snap shot of the
city and a great combination of experience and energy.”
A spokesperson for the Lord Mayor said: “Given that the Lord Mayor is one of the only progressive politicians in the country, she already has a lot of support from younger voters.”
Moore will face Greens candidate Irene Doutney and Angela Vithoulkas from Living Sydney.
Lord Mayor Clover Moore has announced her new political ticket for the upcoming September 8 elections, revealing a new focus on youth and vitality in Council.
Drastically different from the one with which she won re-election in 2008, the only current Councillor returning is Robert Kok who will serve as Deputy Lord Mayor.
Among the new members are writer and broadcaster Nell Schofield, academic and activist Jenny Green as well as Alex Greenwich, Covenor of Australian Marriage Equality.
A spokesperson for the Lord Mayor said: “The City’s progressive work actioning climate change, ensuring Sydney is a tolerant, exciting city and easy to get around is all at stake during this election. The Lord Mayor has looked to form a talented, experienced and diverse team that represents the Sydney community.”
Robyn Kemmis, a former councillor, is returning to Moore’s team after a break in 2008. Joining her will be President of the Paddington Society, John Mant, and small business owner and chair of Kings Cross Parents’ and Carers’ Association, Claudia Bowman.
Councillor Marcelle Hoff has left due to ongoing health concerns.
City of Sydney Councillors Di Tornai and John McInerney have retired, while Phillip Black will not return after an apparent falling out with the Lord Mayor. Mr Black said:
“I only found out on the 10th July that Clover no longer required me. For the last eight and a half years I’ve been a member of the Clover Moore Independent Team, so the fact that Clover did not invite me to be part of her 2012 Team, nor discuss at an earlier date, was all a bit of a shock.
“I’ve had no alternative but to accept the situation.”
While the new ticket is relatively young, the new faces remain confident they can represent Sydney adequately.
Mr Greenwich said: “The Independent team has more Council experience than any other ticket. In addition to Clover, Robyn Kemmis and Robert Kok have previously been part of the City of Sydney Council. The ticket is a snap shot of the city and a great combination of experience and energy.”
A spokesperson for the Lord Mayor said: “Given that the Lord Mayor is one of the only progressive politicians in the country, she already has a lot of support from younger voters.”
Moore will face Green’s candidate Irene Doutney while Living Sydney will be represented by Angela Vithoulkas.
By Jack Derwin
