Long standing alderman Jeff Briscoe today announced he would be a candidate for the positions of Deputy Lord Mayor and alderman. In recent weeks there was some speculation in the media that he would be a Lord Mayor candidate.
“After extensive discussion with my family, friends, colleagues and supporters I have decided that the best way for me to serve the people of Hobart is to put my hand up for the Deputy Lord Mayor position.”
“There is a very good chance that the residents will elect the second only female Lord Mayor of Hobart and I will be privileged to serve with either of the declared candidates (Aldermen Sue Hickey and Helen Burnet)
“We need more female representation in leadership positions in local government especially at a time where there is little female representatives in top positions in the State and Federal Governments.”
“Residents know me as a fearless protector of following the right process for development, the environment and as an innovator to ensure more open government whilst maintaining resident’s amenity “
“Local government is more than rates, roads and rubbish but we cannot ignore that that it’s primary role is to ensure a clean well functioning city that gives best value for the ratepayer.”
“Whilst various vested interests have tried over the years to ‘rein” me in, I remain a strong and fearless advocate for transparent and open decision making and that includes full disclosure of election donations and subsidies to business.
“I am looking forward to the campaign, as I sure it will be a fascinating election, with numerous candidates where under the new rules, anyone can stand for the leadership positions.“
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Background
Jeff is a teacher of Chemistry, Maths, Computing and Legal studies at Rosny College.
Jeff was first elected in 1994 and has been reelected at each election since.
Alderman Jeff Briscoe Hobart City Council
