Medowie’s Chris Doohan seeks fourth term in Central Ward Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 Councillor Chris Doohan. MEDOWIE’S Chris Doohan is hoping to return for a fourth term as a Central Ward councillor, leading a team of three into Saturday’s local government election. First elected to council in 2012, Mr Doohan has lived in Medowie for almost twenty years. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au He served as Port Stephens’ Deputy Mayor in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2020. Currently working in the aerospace industry, Mr Doohan previously ran a fishing charter business in Nelson Bay, and served for twelve years as an aircraft technician in the Royal Australian Air Force. His diverse working life also took him to Saudi Arabia for seven years. Seeking re-election on Saturday, in a media statement to NOTA Mr Doohan highlighted the need for infrastructure improvements across Port Stephens. “[I am] incredibly passionate about enhancing local infrastructure, with a particular focus on roads and community facilities,” he said. “[I aim] to address issues related to road conditions and drainage on sporting fields.” Mr Doohan also described himself as a “staunch opponent” of the proposal for offshore wind farm development off Port Stephens’ coast. Committed to remaining an independent councillor, Mr Doogan said he “strives to keep party politics out of council, ensuring his focus remains on serving the people of the community who elect him”.
