CATHY ZEIGER DIVISION THREE (Independent) CANDIDATE
Bayview Heights - White Rock- Mt Sheridan - Woree
Division 4 Candidate Shane Cuthbert, first met Cairns Councillor Cathy Zeiger at the Cairns Crime Forum, a local community event, held at Cazalys to address the escalating Crime issues affecting Cairns residents in 2020.
Division 3 Councillor Cathy Zeiger represents the areas of White rock and Woree having taken the seat when former Division 3 Councillor Rob Pyne withdrew to run for the State Parliament seat, becoming member for Cairns in 2015 in the first Palaszcuzk Government. It is expected that Cathy Zeiger hold on to her independent seat at the upcoming 2024 Local Government Elections. Cathy Zeiger came to Cairns from Sydney with a boyfriend when she was 18 and says "Sadly alcohol got the better of him and after some distressing times, I chose to leave and stay in Cairns". A former vet nurse with three children, Cathy learnt karate. Cathy says "a handy skill in defending oneself as I was determined never to be a victim again". Prior to election as a Cairns Regional Councillor, Cathy was working three jobs, part time as a Personal Assistant, conducting Early Intervention sessions and driving a School bus morning and afternoon. Cathy runs “Pets in the Park” each year. At this event people bring their pets to the park to meet with service providers, an opportunity to connect and after a visit to Kenya, Cathy started a registered Australian Charity called BIG. Boldly I Go Inc.. supporting 40 children in Kenya sponsored by people in Cairns. But Cathy's commitment to community does not stop there, Cathy Zeiger became involved in running Breakfast Clubs at schools, First at Bentley Park College, then White Rock State School amongst others, with 13 other schools involved at that time. Cathy and a great team of volunteers continue to serve breakfast at White Rock State School. In 2015 Cathy Zeiger was presented with an opportunity to enter Local Government. Rob Pyne; the incumbent had resigned to go to State Parliament. There wasn’t a By-election as there was only a year left before the next Council election and Cathy had a year to learn the ropes, elected in 2020.
Division 3 Councillor Cathy Zeiger represents the areas of White rock and Woree having taken the seat when former Division 3 Councillor Rob Pyne withdrew to run for the State Parliament seat, becoming member for Cairns in 2015 in the first Palaszcuzk Government. It is expected that Cathy Zeiger hold on to her independent seat at the upcoming 2024 Local Government Elections. Cathy Zeiger came to Cairns from Sydney with a boyfriend when she was 18 and says "Sadly alcohol got the better of him and after some distressing times, I chose to leave and stay in Cairns". A former vet nurse with three children, Cathy learnt karate. Cathy says "a handy skill in defending oneself as I was determined never to be a victim again". Prior to election as a Cairns Regional Councillor, Cathy was working three jobs, part time as a Personal Assistant, conducting Early Intervention sessions and driving a School bus morning and afternoon. Cathy runs “Pets in the Park” each year. At this event people bring their pets to the park to meet with service providers, an opportunity to connect and after a visit to Kenya, Cathy started a registered Australian Charity called BIG. Boldly I Go Inc.. supporting 40 children in Kenya sponsored by people in Cairns. But Cathy's commitment to community does not stop there, Cathy Zeiger became involved in running Breakfast Clubs at schools, First at Bentley Park College, then White Rock State School amongst others, with 13 other schools involved at that time. Cathy and a great team of volunteers continue to serve breakfast at White Rock State School. In 2015 Cathy Zeiger was presented with an opportunity to enter Local Government. Rob Pyne; the incumbent had resigned to go to State Parliament. There wasn’t a By-election as there was only a year left before the next Council election and Cathy had a year to learn the ropes, elected in 2020.
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Cairns Regional Council Election 2024
The Cairns Regional Council Election will take place in 2024 and Shane Cuthbert is well placed, as a politically active member of the Cairns community to comment on the many Cairns Divisional candidates and Mayor position up for grabs.
Shane Cuthbert has attended MOST Cairns Regional Council General Meetings, Cairns Regional Council Planning and Environment Meetings and shares various networks with current and aspiring Cairns Councillors.
The Cairns Regional Council Election will take place in 2024 and Shane Cuthbert is well placed, as a politically active member of the Cairns community to comment on the many Cairns Divisional candidates and Mayor position up for grabs.
Shane Cuthbert has attended MOST Cairns Regional Council General Meetings, Cairns Regional Council Planning and Environment Meetings and shares various networks with current and aspiring Cairns Councillors.