Kate was originally elected to Cerberus ward in 2016, and has since been re-elected in a by-election for Watson in 2023 and re-elected for the new ward Beek Beek in 2024. Kate has been Deputy Mayor in 2017-18 and 2019-20.
I have diverse experience in many committees over the years including School Council and various sporting clubs. Currently a Committee member of Balnarring Picnic Racing Club and Australian Local Government Women’s Association. I have a keen interest in governance and helping those on volunteer committees focus on benefits for their club. I have been a Council Delegate for Audit and Risk Committee, MP Cemetery Trust, Victorian Local Government Association, Disability Advisory Committee, and Peninsula Advisory Committee for Elders.
With a tertiary qualification in Land Management, the environment has always been a passion of mine. My work life has been varied, mainly administration, then a small business owner of a retail store for ten years. I began my own business later as a contract bookkeeper for several years before joining Council.
My family moved to the Peninsula from Melbourne in 1998 and have enjoyed living in a rural setting in our beautiful Shire. With our Green Wedge and magnificent coastline we have a lot to be proud of and I will work hard to ensure our community is able to enjoy a safe and healthy lifestyle into the future.