Shannon Welch
North Sydney Local Government Election - Cammeraygal Ward
Hi, my name is Shannon and I'm one of the Labor candidates in the upcoming election on 14 September.
I'm a mum, wife, retired nurse and tennis tragic
I'm running for re-election because I care deeply about our community.
My Priorities
Promoting active lifestyles, supporting our cherished Stanton Library, and preserving our rich local heritage.
Social Justice
Reducing waste, promoting renewable energy, enhancing biodiversity and tackling climate change.
Sustainability
Transparency in leadership, implementing robust governance frameworks, and preventing governance failures such as the North Sydney Olympic Pool debacle.
Good Governance
Achievements
Individuals to show negative RAT before entering Council Chambers.
Covid Safety
Supported a motion to ensure community centres are adequately funded in the long term.
Supporting Community Centres
Working towards a collaboration between Greenway & Primrose Park Art Centre.
Greenway & Primrose Park Art Centre Colloboration
15 Allister St, Cremorne, was listed as a local heritage item.
New Heritage Listing in Cremorne
CPR training to be provided to the Community for a fee & looking into the feasibility of defibrillators in our public spaces including sports fields.
CPR Training for our Community
Supported Council Lobbying the State Government to have tobacconist locations restricted by a limited distance from Schools and playgrounds.
Restricting Tobacconist Locations
Supported installing an additional flag pole at the Council Chambers to allow the flying of the Rainbow Flag during Mardi Gras.
LGTBQIA+ Support
Established the North Sydney Disability Access and Inclusion Committee.
The North Sydney Disability Access and Inclusion Committee
Meet your Cammeraygal Labor team
Shannon was elected to North Sydney Council in 2021. She was born and raised in Canada, before settling in Neutral Bay where she has lived with her husband, daughter and son for 24 years. Shannon's two children went to Montessori preschool at Forsyth Park and then to Neutral Bay Public School. She managed her daughter's football team at Mosman FC.
As a lifelong nurse, including over 35 years in the intensive care unit, Shannon looked after her community. She helped lead the fight against privatisation of the Northern Beaches Hospital.
Shannon decided to run for Council after a successful public campaign to have the Primrose Park Tennis Courts refurbished. Since then she has been a fierce advocate for delivering positive change in our community.
Shannon Welch
Travis is an emergency nurse now working in community healthcare. He is passionate about public health, community safety and good governance.
Travis Velingos
Chris is a small business owner who attended St Aloysius College. Before starting his own business he was a Navy officer and later a journalist.
Chris Lake
Merilyn has lived locally for nearly her whole life, raising her family here. She is a Harvard graduate who has played a key role advising the federal government on key social services reforms.
Merilyn Alt
Mathew is a local dad who has has a wealth of experience in the public service, having worked in the Department of Premier and Cabinet, Aboriginal Affairs, DFAT and Defence.
Mathew Campbell
