North Ward
1. Laura Wright
Laura Wright has lived in North Ward in Petersham for over 20 years. Her introduction to local issues began with involvement in resident campaigns around traffic calming measures and noise.
Laura’s varied career including retail management, teacher-librarian, union organiser and women’s officer and senior management roles in industry superannuation will bring a range of skills and experience to Marrickville Council especially in the areas of small business, young people, women’s issues and management.
Laura will work to ensure that services and facilities meet the needs of residents and businesses and that the Council is managed in an economically responsible way.
2. Emma Ashton
Emma Ashton has lived in the inner west since moving to Sydney 20 years ago from the Far North Coast to attend the University of Sydney.
Emma is a mother of two children, a 3-year-old girl and a newborn boy, and is committed to ensuring the Marrickville Council area is a welcoming place for families to live in, as well as retaining the uniqueness of the inner west lifestyle.
As a nurse she worked at Balmain Hospital, Royal Prince Alfred, and specialised in palliative care of HIV/AIDs and cancer patients at the Sacred Heart Hospice in Darlinghurst.
She has since worked in a variety of public policy roles including the environment, consumer affairs, education, child protection and firearms control.
Emma will advocate for the local community to ensure Marrickville Council will actively address their concerns.
3. Alex Ferreira
Alex has lived in St Peters his whole life. He went to school at St Peters Primary and Tempe High School. He is in his last year of study at the University of Sydney and works part time at a seafood outlet.
Tackling Climate Change and paying attention to basic council services are Alex’s priorities for Marrickville Council.
