Local Leaders - Cr Rosie Annear, Mayor, Mount Alexander Shire Council

Today on Local Leaders, our guest is Cr Rosie Annear, the Mayor of Mount Alexander Shire Council.<br/><br/>"There is nothing that you can't come back from, you've just got to ride out the hard times."<br/><br/>Cr Annear has a background in hospitality and teaching.<br/>Rosie decided to run for council because she wanted to make a difference and represent the diverse community of Mount Alexander Shire.<br/><br/>She is passionate about demystifying council and making it more accessible to the community.<br/>Her priorities as a councillor include affordable housing and improving access to childcare and kindergartens.<br/><br/>Cr Annear hopes to inspire more young people and women to get involved in local government, and believes that anyone can make a difference and encourages others to have a go.<br/><br/>Support the showTo learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here.<br/><br/> If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to vlga@vlga.org.au or call us on 03 9349 7999