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Nicole Schiller

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1 Candidate details

Name: Nicole Schiller

Council: Tweed Shire

Town/city:

Number of years in shire/LGA: 32

Current councillor? No

Clubs/sports/interests: all sport

Are you a member of a political party or an organised ‘ticket’? No

Brief description:  I am a very energetic person who loves to get in and help others in any way. I am passionate about support for our youth on the Tweed and see the need for steady growth and more job opportunities.

2 What has motivated you to stand?

Want to help Jayne and my fellow candidates achieve change for the Tweed

3 What is your vision for the shire/LGA?

As a Mum I would like to see more opportunities for our youth and a better future for our community at large

4 In your opinion, how can council best balance the need for further residential development with the need to preserve the local environment?

I honestly believe we need more councillors with fresh ideas. We need logical and safe ways to develop our area with minimal destruction to our environment

5 What particular issues do you feel strongly about?

I am very interested in our youth and what we can do to present more opportunities for them in the future while establishing a safe and healthy economy and community for our existing residents, business community and over-65s

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