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INTRODUCING
Chris Jackson
“I’m passionate about community lead decision making that brings us together to create a better Northern Beaches”
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– Chris Jackson
Immediate areas of focus:
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Public transport
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Environmental protection
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Supporting Men's mental health
Chris works as a Duty Officer at Keolis Downer Northern Beaches and Lower North Shore, a former soldier and accomplished musician. A keen swimmer & runner, Chris wants more community participation in sport for greater health, wellbeing and social cohesion.
As a former soldier, Chris is an advocate for a healthy lifestyle and its benefits for physical and mental health. As a musician, Chris is a strong supporter of the Arts and Culture sector. He also wants to make sure the Council is playing its part in protecting our unique environment and heritage through sensible and sustainable building and redevelopment.
Chris has worked in Public Transport for fifteen years, he knows the importance of providing good integrated transport options. He fully supports the roll-out of On Demand bus services and the electrification of the bus fleet.
FITNESS AND COMMUNITY
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Chris is passionate about the community and volunteers to foster social cohesion.
As well as driving duties Chris was elected President of the North Sydney Bus Institute and Treasurer of the Bus Institute Sports Association. In this capacity Chris is dedicated to increasing engagement and participation in sporting and social activities.
Previously Chris served in the Australian Army and following that he studied Oboe at the Queensland Conservatorium. An enthusiastic runner and swimmer, Chris is a Club captain of his running club. Chris has competed in the Dee Why-Manly SunRun six times, as well as the Sydney Morning Herald and Blackmore’s Half Marathons and the Canberra, Gold Coast and Melbourne Marathons.
Having owned and operated a business, Chris is well aware of the challenges confronting business owners especially during these challenging economic times.
Other local issues of concern to Chris include affordable housing, support for the victims of domestic violence and those experiencing homelessness.
He wants to see Council continue to protect our beautiful natural environment and heritage through sensible, sustainable and appropriate development.
Chris is a pet lover and wants to see appropriate “off the leash” dog parks properly maintained and if elected, will investigate adding more parks.
Chris sees Council as having a key role in bringing our community together and will use his time on council to help create that social cohesion.