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The most important thing to know about me is that I'm wildly passionate about conserving our sensitive ecosystems in Ku-ring-gai. A common definition of an ecosystem is "a geographic area where plants, animals, and other organisms, as well as weather and landscape, work together to form a bubble of life." There is one important organism missing from this bubble - HUMANS. We belong to this same sensitive ecosystem. A growing number of locals understand this and are fighting to prevent irreversible biodiversity loss, catastrophic climate change and possibly save a planet for future generations. They understand our local area has critically endangered ecosystems such as the Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest, Duffy's Forest Woodland and the Blue Gum High Forest. Our flora and fauna species are at great risk as a result of poor planning, overdevelopment, appropriate of community land and lack of acknowledgement of their precious value.
I believe in good governance, fiscal responsibility, community consultation, transparency, environmental protection, and, most importantly, GREAT LEADERSHIP. Last year, I ran as an independent candidate in the NSW State election for Wahroonga, securing nearly 10% of the vote.
After the election, my dedication to serving the community grew, leading me to co-found Voices of Ku-ring-gai. Voices of Ku-ring-gai enabled me to represent our community at Council forums, attend events, and gain media attention, including features in SMH’s Good Weekend and interviews on ABC Radio about preserving our urban forests from vandalism, overdevelopment, rezoning, and reclassifications. While we've had some success. I believe I can better advocate for the community as your Wahroonga Ward Councillor.
Visit my LinkedIn Profile to get a sense of what I believe in.
Visit my LinkedIn Profile to get a sense of what I believe in.
Before my first marriage came to its natural end, and before moving close by to St Ives, I lived in the Wahroonga Ward. My son was born in Sydney Adventist Hospital Wahroonga 21 years ago. For a time he went to the Bush School and works as an accredited Tennis Coach in Wahroonga. For three years I worked as a Leadership Education Specialist with the Sydney Adventist Hospital. I've worked with the most incredible Health Care Managers. Their resilience, tenacity and passion for patient care and leadership is inspiring and deeply humbling. In the local area I continue to enjoy trekking through the bush to marvel at the breathtaking diversity of flora and fauna. One of my favourite places to trek and picnic is at Bobbin Head. I'm a regular guest at the National Parks and Wildlife information centre where there is a huge array of Australian books and gifts. I've kayaked from Apple Tree Bay around the waterways, climbed cascades and simply lay in the sun with family and friends. The Wahroonga Ward has some magical places to recoup and recover.
I am studying philosophy at the Practical School of Philosophy Wahroonga.
I'm running in the Local Government Election as the Independent Candidate for the Wahroonga Ward. Let's protect our precious environment, ask for transparency and community consultation where it matters and to ensure fiscal responsibility.
It will be 50 years in September since my late grandmother Vera Butler ran in the Local Government election in 1974 where she was reelected as an Independent Central Coast Councillor and went on to do tireless community work such as saving a patch of red gum forest. My Grandfather, an award-winning journalist, wrote her campaign material and did the letterboxing. Last year I ran in the NSW State Election an independent candidate for Wahroonga on the platform of conservation and integrity in government. I’m very much like my grandmother Vera and hope to follow in her footsteps to serve my community.
Dr Ian Lowe, Emeritus Professor Griffith University, School
I wish to acknowledge and pay respects to The Darramuragal people have been in this area for thousands of years, long before the arrival of European settlers. I'd also like to acknowledge past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Kristyn Haywood - Independent Candidate for warhroonga ward. Authorised by d. crosby, PO Box 481 LINDFIELD NSW 2070
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