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Local resident Nadia O'Carroll has declared her intention to nominate as a candidate for Division 2 in the local government election for the Scenic Rim Regional Council in March 2012.
"People are unhappy with the current Council and the way it goes about its business," said Nadia.
"It is secretive, doesn't consult and appears to have absolutely no understanding of the stress placed on families by its rates which are among the highest in south-east Queensland.
"It's time for change and I want to help bring about that change," she said.
"Scenic Rim Council must be transformed into an organisation that is transparent, financially competent, and committed to democratic principles."
Nadia is a university qualified accountant, registered tax agent and successful business woman. Her career includes employment with Price Waterhouse, University of Technology Sydney and Queensland University
Her association with Division 2 stretches back to 1977. Nadia and husband Kerry have three adult children, all educated on Tamborine Mountain. All the O'Carrolls have been volunteers for local emergency services.
"I love the sense of community, diversity, lifestyle and natural beauty of the Scenic Rim, and I'm passionate about its future," said Nadia who for the past 20 years has been a volunteer, member or office bearer in local organisations and junior sporting clubs.
She is a qualified water monitor with SEQ Catchments and an accredited volunteer with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
Her interest in nature, science, active outdoor pursuits and horses have given her an added appreciation of the many issues within the Scenic Rim area.
She lists the need to ensure protection for the environment and the unique lifestyle of people living in the region among her major objectives.
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