THE election is heating up with Mayor Kim O’Keeffe declaring she will nominate for pre-selection to represent the Shepparton community in November’s Victorian State Election.
Announcing late week her intention to seek pre-selection for The Nationals, Cr O’Keeffe said after almost six years on council passionately championing local issues, she felt standing as a candidate for the State Parliament would help shine light on issues that are important to us.
“If I’m selected as The Nationals’ candidate for Shepparton I will be fighting for better outcomes in education, health, climate change, water security and housing,” Cr O’Keeffe said.
“I’ll work with the community on future education opportunities and choice. We know that is an issue in our community and something I will strive to support. I want our region to be a wonderful place to live, work and prosper. Shepparton deserves its fair share on infrastructure, with a commitment to the Shepparton bypass, continued investment in passenger rail and a new Shepparton sports stadium, to name a few.”
Cr O’Keeffe said believes with the right representation in State Parliament, her community will thrive. She said she strongly believed the Shepparton district has the best opportunity for future success with local representatives who are part of a team dedicated to being a voice for local people in regional communities.
“The community have seen what I am capable of, and it would be a vote of confidence if I was chosen as The Nationals’ candidate and was then elected to represent the Shepparton electorate in the Victorian Parliament.”
