Daniel Mackrell has lived in Campaspe Shire for all of his 52 years.
He started on a dairy farm Wyuna, spent his early years in Tongala, travelled to Kyabram for high school and since being married has lived in Echuca
While his business interest has taken him across Australia, he said he’ll always call Campaspe home.
After spending two terms as a councillor, he is running again because he understands the operations of council and wants to represent the people who feel like they are unheard or are not given a fair go.
“There are no more wards, so it is important that everyone is represented such as smaller towns, farmers, small business, community groups and people that fall through gaps in the system,” he said.
His concerns lie with the people he represents, such as the cost of living, housing, roads and how the council spends their rates, and he wants to see a Campaspe Shire Economic Strategy implemented so the community can thrive into the future.
“I have always had the entire shire to represent and when people or groups need assistance that’s where it’s good to have someone who knows the struggles and has empathy to assist.”
He has been a chair of a Neighbourhood House, a member of the Campaspe Cohuna Local Learning, EMTDA board member, president of Echuca Business Chamber and treasurer of the farmers market.
With his previous roles, Mr Mackrell believes he is best equipped for council because he understands how local government red tape can deter communities and groups from the great things they do, and said this is where changes can be made to make sure communities prosper.
What he loves the most about Campaspe Shire is the welcoming community spirit.
“(I love) that I can walk down the street and say hi to people I know, or when waiting for the cows to wander across the road have a chat to the bloke on the motorbike about the weather or the milk prices … and watching my boys enjoy growing up in a place I know welcomes everyone.”
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