Community
14 November, 2023
Show association chief contesting division 7 for Team Eden in 2024
CAIRNS Showgrounds boss Ian Moller-Nielsen is to contest Cairns Regional Council’s division 7 at next year’s elections as part of Team Eden.
With a career spanning over 40 years in education, Mr Moller-Nielsen is known for his leadership and proven track record of achieving results.
Originally from Gordonvale, his career in education took him to various parts of Queensland. He also took on the role of leading the North Queensland Staff College based in Cairns where he made significant contributions to staff development and education. He has been Cairns Show Association secretary and manager since 2013. “Running for council allows me to direct my passion for education, business and ommunity development into meaningful changes which will create a more equitable, informed, and vibrant division 7” he said.
“I will prioritise addressing issues related to transparency and accountability, reducing council debt, ensuring water infrastructure for future community development and being accessible and visible on the ground in the division” said Mr Moller-Nielsen.
Team Eden mayoral candidate Cr Amy Eden said: “Ian has a clear focus on being actively involved in local forums and support groups, and continued engagement with division 7, something that has been sadly lacking. He is driven to play a significant role in making the local community cleaner, safer, and more beautiful and that’s something which all of us need to concentrate on”
Also standing in division 7 are Matthew Calanna (Cairns Unity) and Renee Lees (Community First). Incumbent Cr Max O’Halloran is retiring.
