A key focus of his candidacy is to seek measures to improve the effectiveness of the Council’s dealings with small business and to bring further awareness to its role in creating employment and contributing to the culture across the Byron Shire.  

“By reassessing policies and procedures via revived communication channels between council departments we can work to ensure that issues can be resolved in a more time-effective manner and help residents and business to feel supported, seen and empowered"

Gary is driven to further promote Council programs to address the challenges of poverty, homelessness and the escalating housing crisis in the shire through strengthened relationships and additional financial support from other levels of Government.

A long time active member of the Brunswick Heads Chamber of Commerce, Gary has also served as a Board member for Australians for Animals supporting its efforts to enhance native wildlife conservation.