INDEPENDENT candidate for the Inner West Council (Stanmore ward) Pauline Lockie will be joined by City of Sydney Independents Lord Mayor Clover Moore and Councillor Jess Miller tonight for an inspiring event.
Politics in the Pub: Grassroots Activism will be a relaxed, conversation-style event in which the three women will discuss the importance of grassroots activism and community-led local government. They’ll share insights from their combined 50 years’ experience in fighting for their communities, with proceeds going to Ms Lockie’s election campaign.
What: Politics in the Pub: Grassroots Activism
Where: Petersham Bowling Club, 77 Brighton St, Petersham NSW 2049
When: Wednesday 23 August, 6pm to 8pm (6:30pm start)
Cost: $20 per person
Tickets/more info: paulinelockie.com.au/pubpolitics
Quotes attributable to Lord Mayor Clover Moore:
“Supporting independent candidates like Pauline Lockie means that local governments can be free of influence by major party politics, which is evident in her courageous campaigning against the destructive impacts of WestConnex.”
“Pauline, along with key community campaigners, have worked tirelessly to protect the local community and wider Sydney region from the damaging impacts of this unnecessary toll road.”
“The Government is determined to lump residents of the inner west with a spaghetti junction interchange at St Peters but it's not too late to stop it from happening.”
“Grassroots activism is critical to engaging with the community on issues like WestConnex.”
Quotes attributable to Independent candidate Pauline Lockie:
“I’m delighted to have the support of Lord Mayor Clover Moore and Cr Jess Miller, whose achievements have proven how much strong Independents can accomplish for their communities.”
“Clover Moore has been a huge inspiration to me as a grassroots activist, and as a woman standing for Inner West Council as an Independent.”
“All of us are looking forward to sharing the insights we’ve gained from our experience running grassroots campaigns, and inspiring activists against WestConnex and other destructive projects to keep up the fight.”
Media contacts: Pauline Lockie 0414 470 106, Rachel Ryan (City of Sydney) 0412 591 105