Responsible
spending
Ask hard questions about council spending, plan carefully and seek value for ratepayers. Make decisions clear and accountable.
ACCOUNTABILITYJAMES REDGRAVE · FOR LATROBE COUNCIL
Local voices.
Practical action.
Community first.
A life of service. A commitment to straight talk. A belief that better communities start with listening to the people who call them home.
Duty first.
In service. In business.
In our community.
Service before politicsHonest conversationsLong-term thinkingLocal accountability
01 / MEET JAMES
Service has always
been the starting point.
Veteran. Small business owner.
Community volunteer.
My service in the Australian Defence Force taught me discipline, integrity and the meaning of “Duty First”. Those values have stayed with me throughout my working life.
I’ve built small businesses, worked as an inquiry agent and volunteered with local and veteran organisations in the Braddon community. These experiences have taught me to listen carefully, ask difficult questions and focus on practical outcomes.
From 2010 to 2012, I served on the Tasmanian Veterans Advisory Council, working across party lines. I want to bring that same approach to Latrobe Council: people at the table, honest discussion and decisions that serve the community.
James Redgrave02 / PRIORITIES FOR LATROBE
Get the basics right.
Build for the future.
Our community deserves a strong voice on Latrobe Council and practical decisions that improve everyday life.
Responsible
Better roads.
Lasting repairs.
Take a long-term approach to local road maintenance and public spaces. Plan ahead and invest in work that lasts.
EVERYDAY ESSENTIALSHousing.
Dignity. Support.
Bring community organisations, service providers and government together to support people facing hardship and advocate for housing support.
PEOPLE FIRST03 / MY APPROACH
Good decisions start
with a conversation.
I believe in bringing people together, looking beyond political point-scoring and keeping the focus on outcomes.
Share what matters to youListen first
Make room for local experience and different points of view.
Ask the hard questions
Understand the costs, the trade-offs and the long-term impact.
Work together
Bring the right people to the table to find practical solutions.
LET’S TALK
Your community. Your future.
Your voice matters.
Have a local issue, an idea for Latrobe Council or a question?
I’d like to hear from you.