Maitland Independent mayoral candidate Philip Penfold has announced 2 local women are joining his team at the local government election in September.
Leonnie Carter lives in Woodberry where she and Josh are raising two children Toby and Lillie.
Before establishing her business in 2013, Leonnie spent over 12 years working for an engineering
company. Leonnie has formal qualification in Human Resources and Business
Management.
Kristy Ferguson was born and bred in Rutherford. A mother of 4 and partner to Chris, Kristy worked in aged care before moving on to Genesis Fitness Rutherford where she was an administration manager. A former RTHS student, Kristy’s kids play with West Maitland Junior Rugby League and Maitland Mustangs.
“Kristy and Leonnie have a deep passion for the city and helping our community. I am thrilled to have them on our team.”
“My independent team are committed to putting roads and sport/recreation at the top of our priorities. We further commit to vote to reverse Labor’s change to a fortnightly red bin collection, and to vote to implement a free bulk waste collection.”