3 things to know about Bridget Kennedy
I ‘knew’ Bridget before I actually had met her. And I think this is the same for a lot of Lane Cove people.
In my case, I didn’t realise that the Bridget Kennedy whose contemporary jewellery I had admired for years, was the same Bridget Kennedy with the legendary edible garden and passion for Lane Cove community initiatives that I had met at a local Christmas party.
But if you haven’t met her. Here’s some things you should know about my friend and your new candidate and why she’d be such an asset for Lane Cove Council!
Bridget and Madeleine up at The Canopy (pre-June/July 2021 lockdown!)
She’s a new independent candidate for Lane Cove’s Central Ward
“Politics is new to me, although I’ve always been actively engaged with Lane Cove Council. I was encouraged to run by a number of locals in the community,” Bridget says.
Bridget is well-known to many in the area. She was awarded Lane Cove Citizen of the Year in 2018 in recognition of her community service. She’s a member of the Lane Cove Bushland and Conservation Society, a founding member of The Repair Cafe Sydney North, and the instigator of the Sydney Edible Garden Trail, a community not-for-profit event run across 14 council areas. Her most recent project is The Sydney Library of Things, a library-like service for tools and other useful items based at the Coal Loader Centre for Sustainability in Waverton.
2. She’s a Lower North Shore business owner and board member
Bridget also maintains a successful career as a contemporary artist and business owner of a retail gallery, and is on two boards. She started her career in the Australian IT industry in the finance/insurance sector in Australia and overseas.
Those who know her know she’s an unusual mix: highly practical and creative. She brings financial and project management skills, and an entrepreneurial drive to all her projects and initiatives.
She also has a lot of energy and ideas.
3. She’s a community-focused independent
“I really believe independents represent the interests of the community best at local council. We’re not driven by ideology or partisan politics,” says Bridget.
She’s a passionate advocate for community ideas and projects that bring people together, support our bushland and the greater environment, nurture community and business resilience, support mental wellbeing and foster creativity.
“As a councillor, I’ll advocate for our community and maintain strong and ongoing connection and dialogue with residents and local businesses. This will ensure council decisions represent what locals really need and want.”
“I’m ready to be a real participant in local democracy, rather than a bystander,”
Lane Cove council election day is Saturday 4 December. Recently moved house (or just moved to the area)? Make sure your electoral details are up-to-date. Voting is compulsory!
