Councillors and wards

The Bracken Ridge Ward comprises the suburbs of Bracken Ridge, Bald Hills, Carseldine, Fitzgibbon, and parts of Aspley and Zillmere.

Councillor Sandy Landers was appointed Councillor for Bracken Ridge Ward in October 2019 and elected as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s Administration in 2020.

Sandy is a Brisbane girl who has lived most of her life on the Northside. She was raised in Brighton and went to Bracken Ridge State High School where she was School Vice-captain. She raised her two children, Courtney and Jordan in the district with both of them now working after obtaining their tertiary qualifications.

After obtaining a Bachelor of Arts Degree and Post Graduate Degree in Teaching, Sandy taught in our state schools for over 20 years including, Craigslea and Albany Creek State High Schools.  

Prior to becoming a Councillor, Sandy had extensive experience working in State and Federal Governments and understands what is required to get things done.

One of Sandy’s core values is development of community which she has done through investing her time and energy into every community she has lived in.  From playgroups, schools, scouts, music and community groups; to being a JP and to rolling up her sleeves with the hundreds and hundreds of other Brisbanites as part of the mud army when the devastating floods affected our great city.

Sandy sees being a local Councillor as an extension of what she’s been doing as a volunteer for years. She also supports other passionate members of the community who have great ideas, in their aspirations for our local area.

Sandy wants the Bracken Ridge Ward to be the best place in Brisbane to live, work and raise a family.  

Sandy is Chair of Council, and serves on the City Planning, Suburban Renewal and Economic Development Committee.

The Calamvale Ward comprises the suburbs of Algester, Calamvale, Drewvale, Heathwood, Karawatha, Larapinta, Pallara, Parkinson, Stretton, and part of Forest Lake.

Emily Kim is the Councillor for Calamvale Ward and is a true local. Emily was born and raised in Calamvale and she now lives just five minutes down the road from her family home.

Prior to being elected Councillor, Emily knocked on thousands of doors, listened to residents, and spread a simple but important message:

It’s time to put locals first. It’s time for our local suburbs to get more value out of their council rates.

Once declared as Councillor, the work of delivering change began in earnest. This meant working with all levels of government, pulling every lever at her disposal to deliver local fixes and upgrades, and bringing new energy to our suburbs by organising local activities, events, and initiatives.

Emily grew up volunteering for her local church and continues her proud association with community, including volunteering as a member of the Calamvale Lions. Emily’s love for her community also inspired her to work with local State Members of Parliament, the late Duncan Pegg and then James Martin MP.

As a proud Queenslander, Emily represented Queensland at the National Powerlifting Championships. Emily knows the legacy that good services in our local suburbs can provide for future generations, which is a focus of hers leading up to the 2032 Olympics.

To stay up to date with local council news and events, you can follow Emily on Facebook, Instagram, or visit her website.

Councillor Kim currently serves on both the Public Transport Committee and the Customer Services Committee.

Central Ward comprises the Central Business District, Fortitude Valley, New Farm, Spring Hill, Teneriffe, and parts of Bowen Hills and Newstead.

When elected as Central Ward’s first female Councillor in 2012, Vicki made a commitment to work tirelessly every day to make Brisbane’s vibrant inner northern villages the best place to work, rest and play in Australia’s New World City.

Representing Brisbane’s most loved, historic, vibrant, eclectic and oldest suburbs, Vicki ensures Central Ward, the heart and soul of Brisbane, receives the strong, passionate and effective representation it deserves.

A passionate advocate for Brisbane’s unique local environment, Vicki’s policy of greening our streets has seen hundreds of trees and thousands of native shrubs planted throughout the ward, enhancing the natural lungs of our city and improving our green canopy.

Along with her passion for improving Brisbane’s natural environment, Vicki has also secured and delivered record funds to ensure Central Ward’s roads are smooth and footpaths are well maintained.

Vicki is also proud to have delivered increased CityCat and CityGlider services to ensure local residents can get around our area quickly.

As the Councillor for the capital of Australia’s third-largest city, Vicki is focussed on ensuring Brisbane continues to be a city of inspiration, aspiration and fascination.

Vicki was proud to be instrumental in delivering the award-winning Howard Smith Wharves precinct, which has quickly become Brisbane’s favourite backyard.

Working alongside our amazing arts community, Vicki is proud to be part of a Council that supports and provides funding for so many landmark events including the:

• Brisbane Festival
• Brisbane International Jazz Festival
• amazing new Brisbane Portrait Prize and the
• Brisbane Pride Festival – Proudly the first Council administration to ever fund PRIDE. 

She is also working on a plan to revitalise the riverside precinct delivering more jobs, more opportunity and more reasons to love our city.

Re-elected by her community for a third term, Vicki is a senior member of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team serving on Civic Cabinet as Civic Cabinet Chair of Community and the Arts Committee.

In her role as Chair, Vicki oversees: 

• developing vibrant and caring local Brisbane communities
• ensuring contact with Council is made as easy as possible through the Contact Centre, Customer Service Centres, Regional Business Centres and other channels
• providing libraries, pools, community halls and meeting spaces for Brisbane residents
• helping deliver exciting, vibrant cultural and artistic activities for Brisbane residents
• partnering with community and business organisations to sponsor and deliver family and community services.

Representing Brisbane’s 24/7 community, Vicki loves connecting with local residents, businesses and community groups wherever and whenever she can.

As a member and supporter of many local community groups, Vicki loves nothing more than working and spending time with those who share her enthusiasm and pride for Brisbane’s inner north.

Some of the groups Vicki is proud to be associated with include:

• New Farm and Districts Historical Society
• Queensland Women’s Historical Association
• Rotary New Farm
• Royal Queensland Historical Association
• Valley Chamber of Commerce
• National Seniors
• Windsor and District Historical Society
• Brisbane Gay and Lesbian Business Network
• Brisbane Pride and
• Crime Stoppers.

Vicki is also honoured to be Patron of the Merthyr Croquet Club, Queensland Musical Theatre, Nash Theatre and the Spring Hill Men’s Shed.

As well as her office in New Farm, Vicki holds monthly weekend and after hours mobile offices throughout Central Ward to make it even easier for people to speak to her one on one. Find out more about Vicki’s mobile office schedule.

For those who would like to be kept up to date with local council news and events, Vicki regularly sends out e-newsletters and can also be contacted through Facebook, Instagram, and her website.

Vicki is passionate about Brisbane’s future and looks forward to continuing working with her community to ensure the Brisbane of tomorrow is even better than the Brisbane of today.

The Chandler Ward comprises the suburbs of Carindale, Chandler, Gumdale, Mackenzie, Mansfield, Ransome and Wakerley. It also includes parts of Belmont, Burbank and Mt Gravatt East.

Ryan Murphy is a lifelong resident of Brisbane’s eastern suburbs and as Councillor for Chandler Ward, is committed to delivering for his constituents.

Growing up, Ryan attended Carina State School and then Iona College at Lindum. After graduating, he joined the Australian Army Reserves, before going on to further study at the University of Queensland, where he gained a Bachelor of Arts.

Ryan was first elected to Council in 2012, becoming Brisbane’s youngest Councillor. He was re-elected in 2016. Prior to entering Council, he was employed in the private sector as a public relations consultant to some of Queensland’s largest infrastructure and resource projects.

Ryan has lived in Brisbane’s eastern suburbs his whole life. His priorities for the area include improving local roads and parks, strengthening local community organisations and ensuring the views of residents are heard on planning and development issues.

He is actively involved in supporting a wide variety of local community groups in the Chandler Ward and serves as Patron of the following community organisations:

• Friends of Tingalpa Cemetery Heritage Group
• All Gauge Model Railway Club
• Mayfield Marlins Swimming Club
• Minnippi parkrun.

Ryan is an associate with the Public Relations Institute of Australia and is the founder of the Wakerley Christmas Carols.

Ryan currently serves as Civic Cabinet Chair of Council's Infrastructure Committee.

The Coorparoo Ward comprises the suburbs of Coorparoo, Greenslopes, East Brisbane, Stones Corner and parts of Camp Hill and Woolloongabba.

Deputy Mayor Fiona Cunningham is proud to work with residents, charities, small businesses, clubs, schools, environment and community groups in her role representing more than 45,000 people in the Ward of Coorparoo.

Fiona was born and schooled in Brisbane. She has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism and Marketing) and early in her career worked as a radio and television journalist in regional centres and in Sydney.

Fiona lives at Coorparoo with her young family, after having previously lived at Greenslopes, Stones Corner and Camp Hill. She is Civic Cabinet Chair of Finance and City Governance and was also the first member of the Lord Mayor’s Cabinet to have a baby while in this leadership position.

Fiona is a Director on the Small Steps for Hannah Foundation. She has become an advocate alongside local residents Sue and Lloyd Clarke who have fought for the criminalisation of coercive control and promoting healthy and respectful family relationships.

Fiona has been a finalist in the Australia-wide McKinnon Prize, which recognises outstanding political leadership and inspires leaders to deliver positive impact to their communities.

With two young boys keeping her focused on a better Brisbane for tomorrow, Fiona is passionate about striking a balance between affordability and liveability, as we prepare to be an Olympic city.

As of 2025, Fiona has been appointed to the role of Deputy Mayor of Brisbane and is as dedicated as ever to keep Brisbane moving.

The Deagon Ward comprises the suburbs of Boondall, Brighton, Deagon, Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Taigum, most of Geebung and Zillmere and the industrial side of Virginia. It also includes Moreton Island (including the townships of Bulwer, Cowan Cowan and Kooringal).

Jared Cassidy has represented the Deagon Ward since August 2015. He grew up in the local area and attended Shorncliffe State School and Nudgee College. His family has called the Deagon Ward community home for five generations and have run businesses and been involved in community and sports groups for decades.

Before becoming the Councillor he worked in both the public and private sectors. Jared previously worked for the Federal Member for Lilley, Wayne Swan, and the former Councillor for Deagon Ward, Victoria Newton. He has also been an academic tutor at Griffith University and Nudgee College and has run his own small business.

Jared completed a Bachelor of Arts majoring in Politics and Government in 2008 and a Master of International Relations in 2013.

As the Councillor for Deagon Ward, Jared spends most of his time with local residents and community groups. He is a strong supporter of the many community and sporting organisations in the Deagon Ward and is a member and patron of many local organisations. He supports a wide range of community events like the Einbunpin Festival as Chairperson, Zillmere Festival, South Pacific Islander Christmas in the Park and established the Sandgate Youth Festival supporting young and emerging artists. 

Jared is the patron of the following organisations:

• Sandgate Theatre Company
• Sandgate Canoe Club
• Sandgate Swimming Club
• Sandgate Brighton Childcare & Kindergarten Association Inc
• Boondall Barracudas Swimming Club
• North Star Orchid Society
• Sandgate Senior Citizens Association
• Volunteer Marine Rescue
• Sandgate Meals on Wheels
• Sandgate Golf Club
• Einbunpin Festival (Chairperson).

Jared is the Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on Council’s City Planning, Suburban Renewal and Economic Development Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee.

Visit Councillor Jared Cassidy's Facebook page.

The Doboy Ward comprises the suburbs of Belmont, Camp Hill, Cannon Hill, Carina, Hemmant, Manly West, Murarrie and Tingalpa.

Lisa believes in bringing the community together by building better infrastructure, supporting community groups and improving green spaces.

Growing up in Stanthorpe as one of eight children, Lisa knows the value of hard work and isn’t afraid to roll up her sleeves to get things done. Seeing the positive outcomes of strong community ties in her youth, Lisa knows that the community is at its best when it works together and has strong leadership.

After completing her high school education in Stanthorpe, Lisa moved to Carina in 2009 to commence study at the University of Queensland, where she gained a Bachelor of Communication. Lisa feels privileged to call Carina home, where she now resides with her husband Todd and their two young daughters. With a young family, Lisa values the beautiful greenspaces within Doboy Ward and understands the importance of improving, preserving and maintaining them.

In 2018, Lisa and Todd started their own small business. The experience of being a business owner has enabled Lisa to understand the importance of listening to, and heeding feedback from, her customers, as well as ensuring every dollar is invested wisely.

Lisa has enjoyed working in a number of areas, including banking, communication, non-for-profit organisations, hospitality and politics. Her background in politics has given her a real, hands on sense of what people need and want in their communities. When the role of Councillor for Doboy Ward became available, Lisa was ready to step in and serve the community.

Lisa is Deputy Chair of the Community and the Arts Committee and is a member of the Customer Services Committee.

Lisa believes in putting people first and in the inclusion and representation of all. She’s hit the ground running, tackling local issues, getting involved in local community groups, preserving green spaces and improving sporting facilities.

The Enoggera Ward comprises the suburbs of Enoggera, Gaythorne, Mitchelton, Newmarket, Wilston and parts of Alderley, Ashgrove, Grange, Keperra and Windsor.

Councillor Andrew Wines has served as the Councillor for Enoggera since 2008 and is the Civic Cabinet Chair for the Public Transport Committee, and was previously the Chair of Council.

Councillor Andrew Wines is a long time committed northsider residing in Gaythorne, but he has also lived in Alderley, Enoggera, and Keperra. He attended high school at what is today Mt Maria College with Campuses at Enoggera and Mitchelton.

Councillor Wines holds a Business Degree from QUT with a dual major in Economics and Marketing. Prior to being elected to Council, Councillor Wines worked in project management, and interior design.

Councillor Wines believes that Council should be committed to a better Brisbane through improved transport, better public parks and places, and supporting sports and community clubs.

Visit Councillor Andrew Wines' website.

The Forest Lake Ward comprises of the suburbs of Inala, Doolandella, Richlands, Forest Lake west of Old Blunder Road, Ellen Grove east of Centenary Highway and Durack west of Blunder Road.

Charles Strunk was elected on 19 March 2016 as Councillor for the new Ward of Forest Lake, formerly Richlands Ward.

Before becoming a Councillor, Charles served as an Electorate Officer for Hon Henry Palaszczuk MP, former State Member for Inala, and former Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk MP, in her role as State Member for Inala and Premier.

Charles has worked extensively in the private sector for 27 years in sales and management for a number of retail chain stores in Brisbane.

He is a Community Advocate and Volunteer with many local groups including Forest Lake Lions Club, Forest Lake Community House, Inala PCYC, South West Progress Association and Forest Lake Graffiti Busters.

Charles is currently a member and Shadow Chair of both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Infrastructure Committee.

The Hamilton Ward comprises the Brisbane northside suburbs of Albion, Ascot, Bowen Hills (north of Montpelier Road), Clayfield, Hamilton, Hamilton Northshore, Hendra, Kalinga, Newstead (north of Longland Street), Pinkenba, and Wooloowin (east of Kedron Park Road).

It also includes the non-residential areas of Brisbane Airport, Eagle Farm and the northern shore of the Brisbane Port.

Julia is a proud Hamilton Ward resident who is passionate about representing her community. As a professional and working mum she understands the challenges facing residents whether they are a small business owner, a growing family or a retiree.

Prior to becoming a Councillor, Julia had a diverse career and most recently worked for a peak industry body as a Senior Policy Advisor. Every day she strives to bring her energy, experience and enthusiasm to be an effective voice at City Hall.

Julia serves on the Public Transport Committee and the Finance and City Governance Committee.

The Holland Park Ward comprises the suburbs of Camp Hill, Carina Heights, Holland Park, Holland Park West, Mt Gravatt, Mt Gravatt East and Tarragindi.

Krista Adams was elected as Councillor for the ward of Wishart in 2008. Since 2010, Krista has been appointed to a variety of senior management roles. Initially taking on the role of Chair of Council, she has been a Civic Cabinet Chair for Lifestyle, Finance and Economic Development then Public and Active Transport Economic and Tourism Development.

Electoral boundary changes in 2016 mean Krista now represents the Holland Park Ward and following the 2020 Council election, Krista was reappointed as Deputy Mayor and given the Chair of City Planning and Economic Development Committee. In 2021, Krista was appointed the Civic Cabinet Chair of the newly established Economic Development and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Committee in 2021.

Following her re-election in 2024, Krista decided to step down as Deputy Mayor and now serves the residents of Brisbane as a member of the Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee.

Visit Councillor Krista Adam's Facebook page.

The Jamboree Ward comprises the suburbs of Jamboree Heights, Jindalee, Middle Park, Mt Ommaney, Riverhills, Sinnamon Park, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Darra, Wacol, Sumner, Westlake and parts of Oxley and Ellen Grove.

Sarah Hutton was elected Councillor for Jamboree Ward in March 2020.

Sarah is a highly experienced communications and marketing professional who has worked across the corporate and not-for-profit sectors. Over the past decade, Sarah has led campaigns that have raised millions of dollars for medical research, engaged thousands of patients in clinical trials and managed over 2500 volunteers across Queensland. She is passionate about making a difference and delivering for our community. 

Sarah is a lifelong resident of the Centenary suburbs, growing up in Westlake and now raising her own family in Darra. She has experienced the two distinct communities of the ward, Centenary and Darra, Wacol and Ellen Grove, and she understands the diverse needs across these suburbs.

Sarah is focused on ensuring her community is provided the best facilities, parks and infrastructure to ensure young and old alike, can live their best lives in the Jamboree Ward. Having three boys that play in these parks, compete on local sporting fields and ride on the new world-class BMX track, she understands the importance of improving, preserving and maintaining the greenspace and parklands across the ward. 

As a committed local, mother, and professional, she is driven to ensure a comprehensive and cohesive plan is in place for the future of Brisbane and the Jamboree Ward. 

She is passionate about ensuring Brisbane is a sustainable and visionary city, one that residents are proud to call home. 

Sarah holds a Bachelor of Business (Marketing) from the University of Queensland. Sarah is the Civic Cabinet Chair of the Customer Services Committee.

The MacGregor Ward comprises the suburbs of MacGregor, Robertson, Wishart, Upper Mount Gravatt, Rochedale, Burbank and parts of Eight Mile Plains, MacKenzie and Mansfield.

Steven arrived in Brisbane from Taiwan in 1988 as a 12 year old boy who spoke very little English. He has lived here for more than 30 years and is a proud local with strong ties to the community.

His parents decided to move to Brisbane because they believed Brisbane was the best place to raise their family. At the time, Steven's family never dreamed that he would one day be involved in politics and become a Councillor for Brisbane City Council, representing their local area, the MacGregor Ward.

Steven attended Runcorn Heights State School and Runcorn State High School. He completed a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Queensland with a double major in Government Administration and a Master of Public Administration degree. His passion for politics developed during his senior school education, when he saw how positive political representation can impact and change society.

Steven remains fluent in Mandarin and understands Cantonese. He hopes these skills will help him engage with and draw together MacGregor Ward's many multicultural communities.

As the Deputy Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee, Deputy Chair of Council and a member of the City Planning, Suburban Renewal and Economic Development Committee and the Infrastructure Committee, Steven will work hard to ensure that everyone in the MacGregor Ward continues to enjoy the quality lifestyle and services they are entitled to. 

In recognition of Council’s commitment to representing residents and visitors of culturally diverse backgrounds, Councillor Huang is also a Lord Mayor’s representative for multicultural communities.

Steven believes in the collective wisdom of the community and is working with local residents in shaping our local suburbs to make sure we deliver a more liveable and prosperous future for our future generations.

Visit Councillor Steven Huang's Facebook page.

The Marchant Ward comprises the suburbs of parts of Albion, Aspley, Chermside, Chermside West, Geebung, Gordon Park, Grange, Kedron, Lutwyche, Stafford, Stafford Heights, Windsor and Wooloowin.

Danita has been a northsider for the better part of a decade. She lives in Stafford Heights with her husband, two young boys and her rescue pup, where they are actively involved with local sporting teams and community groups and always strive to support local businesses.

Before becoming a Councillor, Danita worked in radio, local and state government, and the corporate sector, where she forged a career in media relations and communications. A genuine people person, Danita is determined to get things done for her community. She intends to use her professional skills and local knowledge to:

• fight for better local infrastructure to tackle traffic congestion and improve public transport connectivity
• deliver better facilities for families like parks, playgrounds and recreation spaces
• support local schools, sports and community groups
• encourage a more inclusive and accessible community so that everyone can enjoy our great city.

Danita is Deputy Chair of the Public Transport Committee and a member of the Finance and City Governance Committee.

The McDowall Ward comprises the suburbs of McDowall, Everton Park and parts of Aspley, Bridgeman Downs, Chermside West, Stafford and Stafford Heights.

Councillor Tracy Davis is the Civic Cabinet Chair of the Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee and also previously served on the City Standards Committee.

In recognition of Council’s commitment to representing residents and visitors of culturally diverse backgrounds, Councillor Davis is also a Lord Mayor’s representative for multicultural communities.

Visit Councillor Tracy Davis's Facebook page and website.

The Moorooka Ward includes the southern suburbs of Acacia Ridge, Archerfield, Coopers Plains, Moorooka, Nathan, Rocklea, Salisbury, Willawong and parts of Annerley, Durack, Oxley and Tarragindi.

Steve Griffiths was re-elected Councillor for Moorooka Ward in March 2020, having been a Councillor since 2003. He is presently Shadow Chair of the Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee.

Steve grew up and was educated in Brisbane attending Griffith University with qualifications in Teaching (Special Education) and then studied at the University of Queensland obtaining a qualification in Social Work. His particular interests are in the fields of community development/planning and amenity, special education and mental health. Steve has also completed a Masters in Social Work (UQ).

Steve worked at local schools for the Queensland Department of Education, taught at TAFE, undertook mental health advocacy for the Queensland Department of Health, and worked with local peak community organisations such as QCOSS and Project Micah, and also with Brisbane City Council undertaking Community Development facilitation.

Steve has a proven record of working tirelessly for his local community including with residents, sporting and community groups, entrepreneurs and artists to enhance community amenity, facilities, parks, bikeways, pathways and traffic management. He has advocated strongly for public and active transport improvements, engaged in community consultation on a wide range of issues, encouraged community participation and connection and environmental restoration. He played an integral role in harnessing resources and addressing the needs of flood-affected residents of Rocklea and Archerfield during and following the devastating 2011 and 2022 Brisbane floods.

Steve actively promotes local events, news and activities via his regular e-newsletter. To sign up, visit his website.

The Morningside Ward includes the suburbs of Balmoral, Bulimba, Hawthorne, Morningside, Norman Park, Seven Hills and parts of Camp Hill.

Lucy is a 4171 local who grew up in Hawthorne and now lives in Bulimba with her husband Matt and daughter Maisy. She is passionate about the local community, having been the past President of the Bulimba Community Centre, helped run the I Love Bulimba and 4171 community Facebook group, Secretary of the Morningside 1 Camp Seven Neighbourhood Watch and been the volunteer co-ordinator for local ANZAC Day services for many years.

Lucy will always work hard to ensure that the local community gets the possible outcomes. She is someone who understands what it means to be local and will fight to protect the beautiful Morningside Ward community.

Lucy’s top priorities as the Councillor for Morningside Ward include addressing local traffic congestion issues, ensuring local voices are heard when it comes to managing traffic and fighting for improved community facilities to cater for increasing demand.

Lucy will ensure that much-loved local community events like Hocus Pocus and Movies in the Park will continue for all to enjoy.

Lucy is the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Council and Opposition Spokesperson on the Public Transport Committee.

To receive news and events happening in the Morningside Ward, email your full name and street address to Morningside Ward Office and request to be included in The Morningside Ward monthly email.

The Northgate Ward comprises the suburbs of Nudgee Beach, Nudgee, Banyo, Northgate, Virginia, Nundah, Wavell Heights, and the parts of Kedron and Chermside to the east of Gympie Road.

Adam Allan has served Northgate Ward residents since the 2016 Brisbane City Council elections. He has a strong belief that the Northgate Ward is a great place to live, work and relax with its diverse lifestyle and leisure options. He is committed to working with residents to deliver constant improvements within the community along with keeping our city clean, green and sustainable.

Adam has a strong interest in local community and sporting groups and bringing communities together. He is in regular contact with local community groups, sporting clubs, community service providers and special interest groups. 

Adam holds Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of Business degrees. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and holds a number of other professional qualifications. Adam is married with three children and lives in Wavell Heights. 

Prior to entering Council he had a successful career in banking and consulting having worked in Australia and a number of overseas locations. This has given him the opportunity to work with a wide range of people from diverse backgrounds. His experience overseas has also given him valuable insights into how other cities have grown and developed. 

Adam is a member of Civic Cabinet as the Civic Cabinet Chair of the City Planning, Suburban Renewal and Economic Development Committee and is the Chair of the Councillor Ethics Committee, and was formerly the Chair of the Finance and City Governance Committee, and is a trustee on the Lord Mayor’s Charitable Trust. 

As Northgate Ward’s local Councillor, he has a very strong focus on the future of the area, how to plan for inevitable change and how to ensure that the Brisbane of tomorrow is even better than the Brisbane of today. He looks forward to continuing to work with the residents of Northgate Ward to deliver a wide range of projects that will benefit the wider community.

Visit Councillor Adam Allan's Facebook page or website.

The Paddington Ward comprises the suburbs of Auchenflower, Bardon, Herston, Kelvin Grove, Milton, Paddington, Petrie Terrace, Red Hill, and parts of Bowen Hills and Toowong.

Seal was elected as the Councillor for the Paddington Ward in March 2024, has lived in the area for decades and loves raising her kids in this diverse community.

Seal is excited to represent the vibrant mix of suburbs within the Paddington Ward which offers unique historical character, a diverse community plus the rich culture of First Nations Peoples. The community is fortunate to be on the doorstep of Victoria/Barrambin Park which means ‘windy place’. The park holds significant sacred First Nations history and is the ‘green lungs’ of our city.

Seal was previously an Executive Committee Member of Kelvin Grove State College’s P&C and the secretary of the P&C at Kelvin Grove State College. She maintains strong ties to various volunteer and advocacy groups, driven by her passion for collaborating on initiatives that seek positive outcomes and strengthen community bonds.

Seal is a proud woman of colour, of Chinese and European/Australian heritage, who is committed to advocating for ecological sustainability, social justice, grassroots participatory democracy in decision making, peace and non violence.

Before her election, she previously worked in I.T. and has studied a Bachelor’s degree in Visual Arts majoring in Illustration at Queensland College of Art. She is solution focused and has the desire to create a healthy and happy Paddington Ward community.

Seal currently serves on both the City Planning, Suburban Renewal and Economic Development Committee  and the Community and the Arts Committee.

The Pullenvale Ward comprises the suburbs of Anstead, Bellbowrie, Brookfield, Karana Downs, Kenmore, Kenmore Hills, Kholo, Lake Manchester, Moggill, Mt Crosby, Pinjarra Hills, Pullenvale, Upper Brookfield and parts of Chuwar and Chapel Hill.    

Greg Adermann was elected Councillor for Pullenvale Ward in March 2020, after working as a corporate communications executive for a number of blue chip companies for the past 28 years.

Cr Adermann is a long term resident of Chapel Hill and together with his wife Cia, raised their two sons locally.

Both have been involved in a range of community activities over many years. They owned and operated a small business in Kenmore for five years. Cr Adermann is an active member of Kenmore Rotary and a Life Member of the Kenmore Bears Junior AFL Club.

Cr Adermann commenced his professional career as a journalist in regional newspapers and television newsrooms before moving to Brisbane to join the Queensland Government Media Relations Unit. He served two State Ministers as Press Secretary/Senior Media Advisor over an eight year period before joining Telstra (then Telecom) as the State Media Manager and later Foxtel as State Marketing Manager to help launch the subscription television company in Queensland.  

His interest in sports and event management led to his appointment as Marketing Manager for IMG Motorsport which oversaw the former Gold Coast Indy and Bathurst 1000 races.  

From 2002 until his election to Council, he was employed by the leading venue management company in the Asian Pacific region, ASM Global (formerly AEG Ogden) as both its Group Communications Manager and Director of Communications and Marketing at Suncorp Stadium. 

Cr Adermann is Deputy Chair of the Customer Services Committee and is a member of the Public Transport Committee.

Visit Councillor Greg Adermann's Facebook page or website.

The Runcorn Ward comprises the suburbs of Sunnybank Hills, Sunnybank, Runcorn and Kuraby.

Kim Marx was elected as Councillor for the ward of Karawatha in 2012. At the 2016 election Kim was returned as the Councillor for the new Runcorn Ward. In 2020 (after a second boundary change) Kim was re-elected as part of the Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team.

In recognition of Council’s commitment to representing residents and visitors of culturally diverse backgrounds, Councillor Marx is also a Lord Mayor’s representative for Multicultural Communities.

Councillor Marx is actively involved in supporting and assisting a wide variety of local community groups within the Runcorn Ward including:

• Neighbourhood Watch Groups
• Parents and Citizens Associations
• Parents and Friends Associations
• Church groups
• Local charities
• Rotary Clubs
• Lions Clubs
• Probus Clubs
• Brandon Road Bushcare
• patron of Sunnybank Theatre Group
• patron of Runcorn Pony Club.

Kim is currently the Deputy Chair of the Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee and is also a member of the Infrastructure Committee.

Councillor Marx has an active Facebook page to keep residents up-to-date with activities, functions and any Council events within the Runcorn Ward.

Contact the Runcorn Ward Office to arrange a suitable time to discuss any issues you may have. Councillor Marx looks forward to an opportunity to meet you and to work together to find the best solution to your issues within the ward.

The Tennyson Ward comprises the suburbs of Chelmer, Graceville, Sherwood, Corinda, Tennyson, Yeronga, Fairfield, and Yeerongpilly and parts of Annerley and Oxley.

Nicole Johnston is the only Independent Councillor to be elected to Brisbane City Council in 70 years, first elected as the Councillor for Tennyson in March 2008 and then re-elected in 2012, 2016 and 2020. Nicole grew up and was educated in Brisbane, studying Law at QUT and Arts at the University of Queensland and she has also completed a Masters in Public Policy.

Prior to being elected to Council, Nicole worked in corporate affairs holding senior management positions for two publicly listed Australian companies, Leighton Holdings Limited and FKP.

Nicole lives in Sherwood and is an active member of and volunteer for a number of local community, sporting and environmental groups as well as an advocate for local schools and kindergartens. Nicole is currently a patron of Graceville Croquet Club, Stephens Croquet Club and Centenary Theatre Group.

Nicole is currently a member of the Customer Services Committee and the Infrastructure Committee. She has previously served as Councillor assisting the Lord Mayor, Deputy Chair of Council, Deputy Chair of City Business and Local Assets Committee and as a member of the Public and Active Transport Committee, Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee and the City Planning and Suburban Renewal Committee.

Nicole actively promotes local events, news and activities in the ward via her monthly e-newsletter, Facebook page and website.

The Gabba Ward comprises the suburbs of Kangaroo Point, Dutton Park, West End, Highgate Hill, South Brisbane and the western side of Woolloongabba.

Trina was appointed to the role of The Gabba Ward Councillor in May 2023 and was elected in 2024. She is a renter who currently lives in Woolloongabba but has previously lived and worked in West End.

Trina is a proud queer woman and immigrant of Filipino and African American ethnicity with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Political Science and History. Before her appointment, Trina worked in senior management roles in state and national arts organisations and, most recently, in a regional council in the Economic and Community Development area.

A passionate supporter of grassroots community engagement, Trina spends most of her time with residents, local community organisations and the diverse people who call The Gabba their professional or personal home.

Trina serves on the Finance and City Governance Committee and the Environment, Parks and Sustainability Committee.

The Gap Ward comprises the suburbs of Ashgrove, Enoggera Reservoir, Ferny Grove, Keperra, The Gap, Upper Kedron.

Steve Toomey was first elected to Council in 2016. He was re-elected in 2020 as Councillor for The Gap Ward.

Before joining Council he worked for a global electrical company as an estimator in their building technologies team. Steve has a trade qualification and also qualifications in project management and business. 

Since becoming Councillor, he has delivered improvements to local parks, roads, footpaths and major infrastructure in the ward. He is President of Men of The Trees and a member of the local environmental group SOWN. This has enabled him to engage with these groups on matters affecting our creeks and greenspace that are a prominent feature in The Gap Ward.

He lives in the ward with his wife and children who have both attended local schools. His strong sense of community reflects his commitment to work to improve the facilities in the ward for business and families whilst protecting the local environment.

Steve is currently Deputy Chair of the Infrastructure Committee and a member of the Customer Services Committee.

The Walter Taylor Ward includes the suburbs of Fig Tree Pocket, Indooroopilly, St Lucia, Chapel Hill (in part), Taringa and Toowong (in part).

Penny has called Brisbane home for over 35 years. Known to many as the “Brisbane Coffee Lady”, Penny has crafted a niche in the realm of Specialty Coffee in Brisbane and beyond, co-founding a wholesale coffee roasting business and, numerous retail cafes with her husband Peter. Alongside her entrepreneurial drive, Penny is also an accomplished teacher, agile leader, board member and she has enjoyed providing value and energy across multiple sectors including the arts, education, small and family business and hospitality.  

Throughout Penny's professional career, one thing that has remained consistently strong is her desire to serve people and her community. Cr Penny Wolff pours her heart into everything she touches. She gives heavily to others through her engagement, time, fundraising and philanthropic developments. As a community focused individual and enabler, Penny has a genuine drive for helping others through listening, kindness, mentoring and giving.  

Walter Taylor Ward locals love to share their feedback with Penny over a cup of coffee. She listens, understands and is a doer. She will use her skills, knowledge and experience in the Walter Taylor Ward to:

• continue to preserve the rich history of the area, while navigating change carefully as we prepare for the green and gold opportunity for our city with the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics Games
• support free enterprise, small and family businesses – they need support
• sustain our environment through practical environmentalism. Improving our efforts to reuse, recycle and repurpose, while nurturing the next generation of environmental stewards so we can invest in more beautiful green spaces and the 800 species of wildlife and 2500 species of native plants
• protect the vulnerable in our community – Penny is acutely aware of the struggles many individuals and families are facing. 

Penny is also active and supportive of many grassroots charities, including Women's Legal Services Queensland, Oz Harvest, Beyond Blue and Cancer Council. 

Penny is Deputy Chair of the City Planning, Suburban Renewal and Economic Development Committee and is also a member of the Community and the Arts Committee. 

The Wynnum Manly Ward comprises the suburbs of Green Island, Lota, Lytton, Manly, Manly West, Mud Island, Port of Brisbane, St Helena Island, Wynnum, Wynnum West.

Alex was elected as the Councillor for the Wynnum Manly Ward in March 2024 as part of Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s team. As a longstanding resident in the Wynnum Manly area, Alex strives to ensure she sets an example for her children that hard work and forming genuine relationships are the keys to living a happy and fulfilling life.

Educated at Moreton Bay College during her senior school years, Alex developed a passion for teaching and went on to earn a degree from Queensland University of Technology. While studying, she remained committed to teaching within the Bayside.

Despite the demands of full-time study, Alex and her Wynnum-born husband ventured into homeownership at the age of 21, in Manly West while juggling three part-time jobs. Over a decade of dedicated service in primary education revealed her innate talent for fostering connections. This proficiency led her to transition into a role centred on stakeholder engagement within her school community, fostering collaboration with local businesses, alumni, and parent bodies.

Alex has taken an active role in managing her son's football team at the Wynnum Vikings and contributed her time to the committee of Wynnum General Gordon Kindergarten. Engaged in service organisations such as the Lions Club of Moreton Bay and the Rotary Club of Wynnum Manly, her dedication to community involvement has remained steadfast over the years.

Deeply passionate about the Bayside lifestyle, Alex is committed to working with the community to develop and deliver a comprehensive and balanced plan for its future. Her academic background includes a Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and a Diploma in Community Services (Children’s Services). Currently, she serves on both the Community and the Arts Committee and the Environment, Parks, and Sustainability Committee.