The NSW Local Government elections will be held on Saturday, September 14. Ahead of the Murray River Council elections, The Riv has spoken to all candidates so that voters can make informed decisions when they take to the polls.
Beginning with Moama ward, we are sharing candidate profiles in alphabetical order, according to surname, in each edition during the election lead-up.
Bianca Hurn was born and raised in Echuca-Moama and is running for local council in the Moama ward. She moved away in 2002 before returning almost a decade ago in 2015.
She is running to be a fresh face with new ideas, leading by example as a beacon of hope to younger generations.
“I’d like to be one of the voices for our community,” she said.
Ms Hurn believes she will achieve the best outcomes for the community, tackling rising issues head-on.
One of the key issues for her is the Meninya St project and potential reduction of street parking spaces.
She seeks to listen and stand up for residents, transferring her experience as a tourism operator where she looks for the best outcomes for her staff and customers.
Similarly, she would aim to advocate in council for solutions that benefit the whole community.
“Together, we can make our town a place where businesses flourish and visitors return and residents are proud to live in,” she said.
Ms Hurn feels that her experience in the tourism industry equips her for the role of councillor.
This is particularly through the resilience shown during challenges like COVID-19 and the 2022 floods, which she would look to bring, along with her tourism knowledge, to council if elected.
The determination and resilience of the people are two of the assets that she values most about living in Murray River Council.
She believes that when faced with challenges, the community supports one another to overcome them and grows stronger in its bond.
“Our community emerges stronger and more united by these events, this is what I love most about our community,” Ms Hurn said.