07/12/2016
Ewart’s council aspirations
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- Nathan Thompson
After enduring one too many council bashing conversations, James Ewart’s aspirations to become a local councillor were sparked. It fostered an ambition to become part of the solution, and to make a difference to the region he loves.
James or Boo, as most locals know him, lives in Peak View on the family farm. With parents embedded in a host of community organisations, Boo has developed a desire to see the Snowy Monaro region prosper.
Boo has his sights set on running in next year’s local council elections, where he hopes to become the youngest councillor the region has seen.
For those who think the 22-year-old future councillor has made this decision on a whim would be advised to attend the next council meeting. Boo regularly attends meetings of the amalgamated Snowy Monaro Regional Council, and for the last three years, meetings of the then Cooma-Monaro Shire Council.
“I’ve been going to meetings since I was 19. A few heads turned when I first turned up and when I kept coming back they started to take me seriously,” Boo said.
“I’m someone who has always been immersed in the community. My passion for the community stems from my parents, it’s an area I love.”
“One of the main reasons I’d like to become a councillor is to see a change in the demographic on council. We need to bring a voice for the youth and the younger demographic.”
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