O’Keefe seeks to represent ‘forgotten’ towns Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - September 13, 2024 Thomas O’Keefe. CAMPAIGNING on the three pillars of ‘locals’, ‘community’ and ‘action’, Hawks Nest’s Thomas O’Keefe leads the MidCoast Independents (Group B) team into Saturday’s MidCoast local government election. “My priority is to provide strong local and visible representation for our area, and seek greater accountability within Council, especially regarding infrastructure, environment and planning, and community welfare,” Mr O’Keefe told NOTA. 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 A visitor to the Myall Coast since childhood, Mr O’Keefe has lived in Hawks Nest full time since Covid lockdowns. “Since early 2023, I have written for the NOTA about individuals, groups and the community at large. “I have listened to their triumphs, trials and tribulations, and given a voice to causes and concerns, as well as hailing our achievements. “I love volunteering with the Rural Fire Service (RFS), the Hawks Nest Tea Gardens Progress Association, and the Myall Way Emergency Planning Group, and have become well-acquainted with many more clubs and groups throughout the area.” Mr O’Keefe brings a range of professional experiences to his council campaign. “As a teacher, I know how to listen and find solutions quickly and effectively,” he said. “As a telecommunications engineer, I can see through the technical jargon and discuss solutions to our poor signals frankly and efficiently. “I have experience in inter-governmental trade, and running a small business. “My first job was in hospitality in Hawks Nest, and I share the perspective of the people who work in our local economy.” Mr O’Keefe said his group’s aim is to represent the “towns that have been forgotten” at the Council level. “From Tea Gardens/Hawks Nest to North Arm Cove, Pindimar/Bundabah to Stroud, and North Karuah to Gloucester, there are many voices going unheard, and we promise to listen and take your concerns directly to Council, and we will not vanish into the aether, either – I will be present and available, and am looking forward to it.” Editor’s note: MidCoast Council candidates Thomas O’Keefe and John Sahyoun are both regular contributors to News Of The Area. The newspaper does not endorse any individual candidate or group.
