2008 Council Elections Countdown

Sutherland Council
Less than two weeks before Bundeena Maianbar residents go to the polls to elect Councillors for A Ward. With only 3 positions and 21 candidates we summarize the field.


Sutherland A Ward Candidate Field

Sutherland Ward Map

A Ward:  Bundeena, Burraneer, part of Caringbah, part of Caringbah South, Cronulla, Dolans Bay, Kurnell, Lilli Pilli, Maianbar, part of Woolooware.

Candidates listed as per ballot  paper ordering.


Group A


Name: WAIZER Naomi Party: The Greens
Resides: CARINGBAH
Age: 36

“Stay at home” is the antithesis of my activities. I am an active member of the Sutherland Greens and have run in both state and federal elections in the area. I am the Treasrur of a bridge club. I attend important protests especially in relation to the desalination plant. True consultation  is requried with that project, and I will keep calling for that. It is important to listen to people, and fortunately, I enjoy doing that.

“Mum”, on the otherhand, is a great description of my duties.


Name: WUNDER Josette Party: The Greens
Resides: ILLAWONG
Age: NA

Having been an environmentalist for over 30 years I am passionate about caring for our environment and have been involved in community development issues for many years. I have worked overseas in  development assistance projects as a community development specialist for over 20 years , am currently a company director and care deeply about what affects people’s lives both at a macro & micro level.


Name: SIMPSON Julie Party: The Greens Resides: OYSTER BAY
Age: NA

No statement provided.


Group B


Name: PROVAN Carol Party: Shire Watch Independents
Resides: CRONULLA
Age: 65

As a former serving Councillor on the Sutherland Shire Council served 2 elected terms from 1983 – 1991 as well as serving as mayor as an independent voice I am committed to working with Councillors of all persuasions as well as empowering people at a local level by helping with their community needs & concerns across a number of important initiatives. Some of my concerns  youth, age-care, family values, I am an advocate for community issues. Having lived in the Shire for over 43 years. With grown up family + grandchildren who all live in the Shire. I believe as an independent Councillor with the Shire Watch Independents we can achieve a lot for the local community.


Name: MUIR Julie Party: Shire Watch Independents
Resides: GYMEA BAY
Age: 40

No statement provided.


Name: SPENCER Ian Party: Shire Watch Independents
Resides: MIRANDA
Age: 36

No statement provided.


Group C


Name: DOCHERTY Scott Party: Labor
Resides: CARINGBAH
Age: NA

No statement provided.


Name: MELROSE Julie Party: Labor
Resides: CRONULLA
Age: 20

No statement provided.


Name: CONSTANCE Paul Party: Labor
Resides: CRONULLA
Age: 53

No statement provided.


Group D


Name: SCHREIBER Kevin Party: Independent
Resides: YOWIE BAY
Age: 65

Have been an elected Councillor for over 13 yrs. A director for Manchester Unity for 17 yrs.


Name: SCOTT John Party: Independent
Resides: KURNELL
Age: 49

I have been a member of the Kurnell Progress Association for 10 years during which time I have chaired various public meetings.


Name: McNICOL Alison Party: Independent
Resides: CRONULLA
Age: 35

No statement provided.


Group E


Name: SIMONE Marie Party: Independent
Resides: WOOLOOWARE
Age: NA

No statement provided.


Name: BEH Josh Party: Independent
Resides: CRONULLA
Age: NA

No statement provided.


Name: MACPHERSON Anne Party: Independent
Resides: CARINGBAH
Age: NA

No statement provided.


Group F


Name: NEWTON John Party: Australia First Party
Resides: KIRRAWEE
Age: 65

No statement provided.


Name: GLAS Karl Party: Australia First Party
Resides: KIRRAWEE
Age: 36

No statement provided.


Name: RAPP Marleen Party: Australia First Party
Resides: MIRANDA Age: 64

No statement provided.


Group G


Name: CAPSIS George Party: Community First
Resides: WOOLOOWARE
Age: 61

I have been a resident for fifty seven years. Ran my own electrical contracting business. Involved in the ministry of the Baptist Church for thirty years. Funded and continue to operate a local charity called Community Outreach Ministries. Involved in sports for twenty one years. Have been a competitive weight lifter for 44 years.


Name: VAN VUUREN Anne Party: Community First
Resides: CRONULLA
Age: 54

I am a resident of Cronulla. My three sons have grown up in The Sutherland Shire. I have worked in a community welfare program for ten years, currently based at Sutherland Hospital. Have a sound knowledge of community resources in the Shire. Am a parish councillor at St. Lukes Anglican church, Miranda & a member of The Church Youth council. Secretary for Port Hacking High School P&C for last 3 yrs. Scripture teacher at Miranda North Public School.


Name: WISEMAN Bryan Party: Community First
Resides: SYLVANIA
Age: 39

I have been a professional actor voice artist, TV presenter and radio broadcaster for the past 30 years. I have lived in the “The Shire” for 38 years, born and bred. I am also a professional public speaker. I have also been a full time carer for 20 years.


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