With 20 years' experience in local government, council candidate Sharon D'Elboux says she has plenty of big plans for the Cowra shire.
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In her role as Manager of Business Development at Orange City Council, Sharon oversees business, land and property development, along with project and event management, tourism, strategic planning, and grants.
She also previously worked for Bland Shire Council and Cabonne Council.
But with a move back to her hometown of Cowra and the full support of her employer, Sharon said she hopes to bring her experience and skills to Cowra Council.
"I have had 20 years experience in local government, I know what I am getting into, I know what is required to be a successful councillor, I have strong support from my family, I have strong support from my workplace and I'm energetic, fit and healthy and ready," she said.
"The term of a councillor is for four years, or 1460 days, and I ask the people of Cowra, who do they want to represent them, to be their voice, to be their advocate, to lead them in the 1460 days forward?
"If you vote for me, you're going to get events, you're going to get business, results, community facilities, sustainability, ideas enabled and public and personal safety."
With a 90-day plan in place, and ideas for a Garage Sale Trail and a technology upgrade for the council chamber already receiving endorsement, Sharon said events will be her big focus going forward.
In particular, the creation of a "2794 Festival" and "Chalk Festival", as well as helping to enhance already established events to grow in the future.
"I've already got two things across the line and I'm not even a councillor yet," she said.
"I know what it takes to put on an event... I've got experience and I'm more than happy to share that."
Sharon also has the Lachlan River frontage area and Brougham Park in her sights.
"I think it's [Lachlan River frontage] the best kept secret in Cowra and we don't use it to the full potential," she said.
"Let's activate that space when it's warm and have live music."
In terms of the big local issues, additional revenue streams, greater female representation in government, the rate of crime, better utilisation of community facilities and filling empty shopfronts in the CBD are just some of the problems Sharon hopes to tackle if elected.
"For the things that I'm suggesting to be implemented, needs not only people power but money... So my number one issue would be how do we create more income or revenue?" she said.
"We [also] need to look at what facilities people are using and if there's opportunity for extended use of those facilities so they are available all year round.
"I genuinely would like to encourage more women to put their hand up... Women should be at the table where all decisions are being made."
She said she hopes the Cowra community will get behind her come September.
"Bring your mojo, vote 1 D'Elboux," she said.
To learn more about Sharon, visit https://sharondelboux.com.au/ or https://www.facebook.com/votesharondelboux