by Janine Hill

DIVISION 10 councillor David Law has confirmed he will seek a second term on the Sunshine Coast Council. 

“I have the energy and passion to represent the people of Division 10 in all the towns; Nambour, Mapleton, Kenilworth, Yandina, North Arm and Eumundi,” he said. 

Councillor Law said he approached the role of councillor by listening to what communities and individuals really wanted, then acting on their behalf, citing the Mapleton off-leash dog park as an example.

“It was started and completed within two years of my election in response to overwhelming community demand. It is very well used and an asset to the town,” he said.

Cr Law has pledged to continue his regular high attendance at community meetings across the division, as well as continuing twice-yearly drop-in sessions in every town. 

“That is how I stay connected to the communities and can be most effective,” he said.

A Nambour local for over 20 years and the father of three now adult children, Cr Law says the Nambour Revitalisation Project will remain a major focus for him. 

“The overall aim is to make Nambour more ‘people-friendly’, so more shade trees, wider pavements, more space for people to walk and sit, better connection between areas,” he said.

“The award-winning re-design of Nambour Council Forecourt has transformed a hot, concrete space into a green, welcoming, shady area with seating. 

“This shows us what is possible throughout the rest of the town.

“Community feedback tells us which areas to focus on first.

“In addition I have secured funding for Nambour Library and Customer Service Centre to be renewed as well as creating new community meeting spaces. There continues to be 200 council staff working out of Nambour.”

No stranger to advocacy, Cr Law said the skills learned in his career in disability, which ended with him as national manager, would continue to drive important projects for the hinterland.  

High on his agenda is the Nambour-Coolum Recreation Trail, the Petrie Creek masterplan, Nambour Revitalisation Project, Eumundi Streetscaping and Yandina off-leash dog park.

As the councillor with the Community Strategy Portfolio, Cr Law instigated the council’s Housing and Homelessness Action Plan, adopted unanimously by the full council in July 2023. 

“We now have a plan so that, in collaboration with the community housing sector, we can create affordable housing. I’m excited to continue this work.”

Cr Law remains a self-funded independent candidate who has never belonged to a political party.