Councillor Christine Buckley (ALP)

East Ward

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Cr Buckley was elected to local government in 2016 and held the position of Deputy Mayor from September 2020 to December 2021. Cr Buckley feels that local government should be working toward a sustainable future for our young people and encourages new business opportunities that will provide future employment for our residents. 

Cr Buckley has an interest in the provision of affordable and social housing in our community as well as services that support those at risk. 

In her professional life, Cr Buckley worked in management and coordination roles in the public sector in areas of Employment and Disability Services and Financial Literacy. As well as her duties in local government, Cr Buckley has been a member of the Management Committee at The Place Charlestown. She is also a committee member of Lake Macquarie Women in Business Network.

Membership on Council Committees
  • Cultural Collections Consultative Committee
  • Events Funding Grants Assessment Committee
  • Traffic Facilities and Road Safety Committee
Membership on External Committees
  • The Place
  • Hunter and Central Coast Regional Planning Panel (alternate)
Contact

Postal address 

C/- Lake Macquarie City Council, Box 1906, Hunter Regional Mail Centre NSW 2310