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Heidi Westbrook at the Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s meet’n’greet on Tuesday night<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 15, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Division 4 candidate Heidi Westbrook wants to help get the South Burnett Regional Council “back to business”.<\/p>\n

“I want our stakeholders (ie. ratepayers) to get the utmost value from their investment,” she told southburnett.com.au<\/strong> on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Heidi grew up in Kingaroy – and married here – but has worked all over the State, including in Emerald and Roma.<\/p>\n

She returned to Kingaroy with her husband Mark in April 2022.<\/p>\n

Heidi said she was passionate about inclusiveness, and wanted to help break down the parochialism between different parts of the South Burnett.<\/p>\n

However, her focus would still be on Division 4 “but in order to achieve things for Division 4, we have to have the other Divisions working alongside us”.<\/p>\n

Division 4 covers the northern half of Kingaroy, north to near Corndale and east to Booie.<\/p>\n

Heidi said she believed she was the only one of the five candidates running for the Division who actually lived within its borders.<\/strong><\/p>\n

During her time in Emerald, Heidi worked for the local shire council in the building department, so she believes she knows her way around many council practices and policies.<\/p>\n

Her business experience is also extensive.<\/p>\n

She formerly owned the Hair Dimensions hair salon in town, has worked in body corporate management and is a licensed real estate agent.<\/p>\n

She has also worked as a volunteer in youth services initiatives, such as “Project ICE” and “Get Your Head Right” in Roma which targeted drug and mental health issues.<\/p>\n

Locally, she co-ordinates the Pink Flamingos cycling group as well as being umpire co-ordinator with the Nanango and District Netball Association.<\/p>\n

Heidi said she had been thinking about running for Council for a while.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The couple has two adult sons as well as two girls still at school in Kingaroy.<\/p>\n

She said the two things that she believed were most important for the SBRC was strong financial management and strategic management.<\/p>\n

“As an independent candidate, I prioritise values such as integrity, transparency, inclusivity and accountability,” she said.<\/p>\n

“These values guide commitment to serving the community with fairness and dedication.”<\/p>\n

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