Wiradjuri woman Yvonne Weldon is the first Aboriginal person to be elected as a councillor for the City of Sydney. At the next local government election she's hoping to be voted in as mayor.
Yvonne Weldon is hoping to become the first Aboriginal mayor of the City of Sydney. Ms Weldon, a Wiradjuri woman, is an independent councillor and the first Indigenous councillor in the City of Sydney's 180-year history. "Local government has an impact on our everyday life," she told NITV. "There's so much about local government where we can make a difference for each other.
" In 2022 Yvonne was recognised as the NSW Aboriginal Woman of the Year and appointed a Member of the Order of Australia for her service to the Aboriginal community. That same year she also published her first novel, , a story about love, family and culture. Ms Weldon also wants to accelerate the transition to a green economy, address issues in waste management and champion local artists and businesses.
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