I have lived in Shellharbour for 37 years, raising my three children in this great community. I also worked for the Illawarra Area Health Service for 20 years.

I was the Mayoress of Shellharbour for four years and during this time I fundraised for a number of local charities and worked with community groups to make our city a better place.

My commitment to Shellharbour has continued as Anna Watson, Member for Shellharbour's representative, on the Shellharbour Traffic Committee and Australia Day and Events Committee.

Employment opportunities are vitally important and I see hospitality, retail and food and beverage as providing much needed employment particularly for the younger generations.

I am passionate about making our city a place where people can live, work and play and a tourist destination that visitors will want to come visit.

I look forward to making a difference in this term of Council.