Ward 2 Councillors
Email correspondence to Councillors at the email addresses provided below:
 | Councillor Carol Duncan (ALP) 0428 423 670 | Carol Duncan MAICD JP is an experienced media and local government professional with extensive broadcast journalism across Australia, and a casual academic in the School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Creative Industries at the University of Newcastle. A resident in Newcastle since 1993, Carol has served on the HMRI and Newcastle Art Gallery Foundations and is the founder of the Lost Newcastle community history group of some 70,000 members. She is committed to the continued development of Newcastle as a city of opportunity for health, education, arts, and culture. Membership on City of Newcastle Committees: - Chair, Community and Culture Advisory Committee - Chair, Public Art Advisory Committee - Member, Audit and Risk Committee Membership on External Committees: - Member, NSW Public Libraries Association - Alternate Member, Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel - Member, Newcastle Live Music Taskforce - Advisory Board Member, 2NURFM |
| Councillor Jenny Barrie (LIB) 0407 021 488 | Jenny Barrie has owned and operated businesses as a Company Director for over 25 years. Jenny is currently employed by Wilson Storage. Her expertise is in small business and community economic development, having worked closely with Business Chamber of Commerce groups and the not-for-profit sector for over 15 years. Jenny was the President of the Hunter Business Lions Club for 4 years and continues to be an active Lions Club member providing community service.
Jenny has also worked in the charity sector for over 3 years, raised funds for homeless services with Hunter CEOs for the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout, and is passionate about community safety. Jenny was a member of the Newcastle Music Festival Committee for 7 years.
Jenny is a proud mother of 2 adult children and grandmother to 4 beautiful grandchildren, all of whom give her valuable insight and life experience to be able to perform her councillor duties with a depth of understanding and compassion.
Membership on CN Committees: - Member, Community and Culture Advisory Committee - Member, Asset Advisory Committee - Member, Future Fund Governance Committee |
| Councillor Charlotte McCabe (GRN) 0407 027 810 | Charlotte McCabe is a primary school teacher and community organiser. She has worked closely with several community groups in Newcastle on issues such as coal dust and coal terminal issues, offshore gas, protecting urban character, improving street safety, and improving federal environmental laws. She has been the community spokesperson for Protect our Coast Alliance and for the Tighes Hill Community Group. Charlotte is passionate about positioning Newcastle and the Hunter as a global leader in the clean, sustainable industries of the future. Membership on City of Newcastle Committees: - Deputy Chair, Strategy and Innovation Advisory Committee - Member, Guraki Aboriginal Advisory Committee - Member, Youth Council (Advisory Committee) Membership on External Committees: - Alternate Member, Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel |
