Councillor launches bid to be council's first woman mayor
Christine Hamilton-Prime, who was elected at the age of 19 and has been a councillor for nearly 16 years, is among the first to declare her candidacy for the top job along with ex-Federal Liberal Ian Goodenough.
It follows mayor Albert Jacob exclusively revealing to PerthNow this week he would not recontest the mayoral post at the October local government election.
Cr Hamilton-Prime, a stakeholder relations director with WA-based aerospace company Space Angel, says she has represented the community with integrity, passion and leadership since 2009.
She wants to drive economic growth, improve community wellbeing and strengthen Joondalup as a thriving, future-ready city.
'I'm running for mayor because I believe Joondalup deserves strong, united leadership that delivers real results,' she said in a statement.
'This is our moment to unlock the full potential of our city — to drive the local economy, support local jobs, create vibrant communities, and ensure smart, sustainable growth.'
Cr Hamilton-Prime's interest in running for council so young was piqued in high school when she was on two council committees: a streetscape group and the crime prevention and community safety committee.
'It gave me an appreciation of how local government works from a resident's perspective and how you can make an impact,' she said.
'That inspired me to run for council because there were many projects I was passionate about.'
As deputy mayor she promoted Joondalup on the State-led 2022 Invest and Trade WA Mission to India.
She is a cyber security advocate and vice-patron of the Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club.
If elected, she would become the first woman to hold the office of mayor at Joondalup.
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