THE state election has brought attention to many issues that are important to the community across the wider Jimboomba region.
Some of the focus came about as analysts and polls suggested One Nation might have enough support to win the seat of Logan.
Logan City Council’s advocacy campaign, run through advertising in print and on radio and social media, pushed for candidates and the public to be aware of infrastructure and investment priorities.
Council estimated about 18,800 people engaged with the campaign’s social media posts in the first three weeks, while the message reached about 270,000 people.
From the community, there was the Highway to Hell campaign – ramped up in the short time period after the election was called – that focused on the urgent need to upgrade the Mount Lindesay Highway.
Candidates from the Australian Labor Party, the LNP and One Nation brought senior party members to the electorate, raising the plight with the party leadership and, through the publicity generated, with the public in general.
The campaign highlighted many issues, such as the need for more schools, better public transport, including passenger rail, and the need for health services.
Jimboomba Times recognises the efforts of everyone involved in bringing attention to the issues that are important to this community and in advocating for candidates and political leaders to listen to what is needed in this rapidly-growing area.
The election has seen Linus Power returned as the member for Logan and Charis Mullen winning the new seat of Jordan. Their party, the ALP, made significant commitments to upgrade roads, build schools and improve health facilities.
The Times, together with the community, will be watching to ensure those pledges result in action and that our representatives continue to highlight our needs even after the campaign spotlight has faded.
