Vim for Council

Hi Everyone

I want to formally announce my intention to run in the upcoming council elections.

I will be running in the Richardson Ward which encompasses the suburbs of Wanguri, Leanyer, Muirhead, Lyons, Tiwi, Nakara, Alawa, Brinkin and Casuarina.

Having worked in government for over 10 years, I have always had the intention of doing something like this when the time was right. I feel as though that time is now.

I have worked on many election campaigns and realise that you do not win unless you work harder than you have ever worked before. So that is what I will do.

I am born and bred in Darwin and have only ever lived in the Suburbs of Wanguri and Nakara. Over 47 years in this Ward.

Most of you that know that I am very community orientated. I grew up working in my family’s supermarket in Nakara for 12 years, and then eventually running my own supermarket in Wanguri. I also ran one of Darwin’s first mobile Dog washes and my own property maintenance business.

My current and previous roles in government has seen me serve two Chief Minister’s where my role has been to help community groups solve problems and issues.

My Darwin journey has cast a wide network of friendship of all walks of life. I currently spend many weekends meeting with, and helping people and groups in my community, and I have always been a fierce advocate for our Multicultural communities. As a government advisor I really feel as though I regularly go above and beyond serving my community. As a council member I will be doing more of the work that I already do.

With less than 6 weeks to go until the election I am humbly asking for your support. As elections costs a lot to run, I have set up this GoFundMe page.

I realise times are hard. Support comes in many forms. If unable to help out financially I would still be forever grateful if you could share my posts and GoFundMe page, and even speaking to people who live in the Richardson Ward will go a long way.

I have spent my life trying to be the kindest and most decent human that I can. My promise to you is that I will always be available and accessible to listen and help in any way I can. This applies whether or not I am elected.

Thank you in advance.

Vim