
Help me run for Mayor of Limerick
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Hi, I am Elisa O'Donovan, I have been a councillor for Limerick City West since 2019 and this June I will be running for re-election and also for the new office of the Mayor of Limerick.
I live on O'Connell Avenue and am a Speech and Language Therapist.
I grew up in Cricklewood in North West London to Irish parents and returned to live in Rathkeale when I was 15 where my parents still live. Having spent many years working in the area of acquired brain injury, I am a passionate advocate for those living with disabilities in our community and their carers.
As a frontline healthcare worker, I have a different perspective than many in politics. My work has taught me valuable lessons about the resilience of the people who live here; the strength of our local communities and the deficits we have in so many of our important services.
I know that Limerick has so much potential, much of which is unfortunately being wasted because of a lack of focus and priority from central government. I know that with the right Mayor in place – one who values honesty, integrity and accountability – we can change that.
My vision for Limerick is very clear. I want to build a Limerick that is fair, creative, prosperous and healthy. I want to build safer spaces for everyone in our city and county. I want to prioritise better public services and amenities so we can build strong and healthy communities.
A key focus will also be the environment and ensuring that Limerick becomes the greenest and cleanest county in the country. Crucially, I also believe that we need much more transparency and accountability in local authority decision-making and much greater engagement with the public.
The role of mayor in Limerick is a new one and whoever is elected will shape the future growth and development of the county for the next five years. The stakes could not be higher and we must get this right.
Ultimately, we must elect a mayor who will place the wellbeing of the people of Limerick at the heart of every decision and policy. As I have done in Council, I give a commitment to do this and to work tirelessly to improve life for everyone across the city and county.
I love our county but I think we can make things much better. I think we can make Limerick a place for ourselves, our families, and our communities to live and thrive. I want a Limerick that has the wellbeing of its people at the heart of every decision and policy.
I’m so proud of all we have achieved over the last five years, but there’s so much more I would like to work towards over the next five years and so I am asking for your help to fund my campaign
How You Can Help:
Donate: This will help me pay for election posters, fliers, leaflets, and
adverts
Volunteer: If you would like to get involved in my campaign, please get in touch. Campaigns need all kinds of help – so whatever you’re good at and feel comfortable doing I will be incredibly grateful for your help.
Discuss: Talk to your family and friends about the kinds of people we need in politics and how important it is that the voices of more women and people with diverse experiences are heard.
Make sure everyone you know is registered to vote – you can really easily check here - https://www.checktheregister.ie/en-IE/
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Elisa O'Donovan
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