Greens Run a Strong Team of Women Candidates

Female candidates for the State elections in March 2007 will have an opportunity to address an audience of their peers this week. Women’s Network Hunter has invited the candidates to address their November meeting on Thursday, November 9th.

Jan Davis, Greens candidate for Maitland, Jane Smith, Greens candidate for Charlestown, Charmian Eckersley, Greens candidate for Port Stephens, Bev Smiles, Greens candidate for Upper Hunter and Jodi McKay, ALP candidate for Newcastle will each speak about their candidature in the next state election.

“It is great to have an opportunity to connect with Women’s Network Hunter ” said Jane Smith, Greens candidate for Charlestown.

“Community connections are an integral part of a Green election campaign, as we campaign on such a small budget” said Ms Smith.

“The Greens and Women’s Network Hunter share a common goal. That is to increase the number of women in decision making roles in the community and at all levels of government” said Jan Davis, Greens candidate for Maitland

“It is wonderful to be a part of a team of strong Green candidates – most of whom are women” said Charmian Eckersley, Greens candidate for Port Stephens.

“Each of us brings our own life experience, expertise and passion to the campaign and that gives us such a rich tapestry to present to the electorate” said Bev Smiles, Greens candidate for Upper Hunter.