Cr Emma Sinclair

Describe yourself

I’m a community services project manager by day and a dog lover and book nerd by night. I’m passionate about community engagement and lucky to work in a field where I get to collaborate with all types of people, who have all kinds of lived experience.

Why did you run for council?

If we address some of the growing pains that are appearing during this rapid expansion, and plan cleverly for the future, I believe Geelong can be a vibrant cultural hub. I want to make sure no one gets left behind during this time of transition.

Top three areas of focus during your term

1. Improving transparency and integrity.
2. Future planning to ensure environmental and economic sustainability as well as long term liveability across the municipality.
3. Managing and improving infrastructure, with a particular focus on incomplete and uncoordinated roadworks in development areas.

What does a ‘clever and creative’ Geelong region mean to you?

Creativity has such an important role to play in our wellbeing and when we apply it to community engagement, I think we can identify and solve problems quickly and elegantly.

Favourite thing about Greater Geelong?

There’s so much I love – the beaches, the cafes, the libraries – but my favourite thing in Geelong is my family.

Portfolio

Chair: Social & Affordable Housing

Deputy Chair: Environment & Circular Economy

Deputy Chair: Women & Community Life

Committees

Chair: LGBTQIA+ Advisory Committee

Alternate Chair: Women in Community Life Advisory Committee

Alternate Chair (2): Environment and Circular Economy Advisory Committee

Aged Care Advisory Committee

Planning Committee

Submissions Review Panel

Geelong Regional Library Corporation Board

Municipal Association of Victoria (alternative representative)