Ipswich councillor Nicole Jonic reveals when the decision was made to run for council in 2020 and why. In this episode you’ll also hear first-hand about the years before council and who inspired Nicole on her career path, what it was like to be a new councillor in Ipswich, the Office of Independent Assessor and its role, council’s media policy and we discuss those anonymous threats over historical drug use.Recorded at Club Parkview Goodna: 17 February 2023.Published: 18 February 2023.Music: www.purple-planet.comImage: Ipswich councillor Nicole Jonic (supplied)Club Parkview: https://clubparkview.com.au/Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/Quarterly Report Card: bit.ly/3I3NBr3Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHHCouncil meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKYCouncil meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTVShape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/

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