Councillor Suzie van Opdorp
Blue Mountains City Council, Ward 1
Suzie joined City of Blue Mountains' Mayor Mark Greenhill and the Labor team in 2021 as a Ward 1 Councillor and has since worked hard with the community to best represent their views and interests in Council.
As a long-term Blue Mountains resident Suzie is aware of strengths, gaps and what needs to be done to ensure resilience and sustainability. A recipient of the Local Woman of the Year award, Suzie is recognised in the Blue Mountains space and beyond for her commitment to fighting social and economic inequality, and promoting individual, community and planetary health.
Leura - Katoomba - Medlow Bath - Blackheath - Mt Victoria - Bell - Mt Irvine - Mt Wilson - Mt Tomah
Working with our community
Council elections
14 September 2024
Suzie leads Labor's Ward 1 team
The Katoomba Early Voting Centre is located at Katoomba Civic Centre, 81-83 Katoomba Street. It opens Saturday 7 September at 9am & closes 6pm. Closed Sunday 8 September. Opens 8.30am-5.30pm 9-11 September. Thursday 12 September 8.30am-8pm and Friday 13 September 8.30am-6pm.
Voting day is Saturday 14 September 8am - 6pm.
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Voting in NSW Local Government elections is compulsory. You can only vote whilst in the City of Blue Mountains for the NSW Local Government election on 14 September 2024.
Meet the team:
Suzie van Opdorp (centre) was elected as a Blue Mountains City Councillor in 2021. She understands the issues that affect Ward 1 residents having lived and worked in the area since 1983... Read more
Dr Suzanne Jamieson (left) lives in Leura. After a long career as a senior public servant, Suzanne built a distinguished career at the University of Sydney where she has taught law since 1990... Read more
David Forbes (right) is 34 years old and a resident of Katoomba. He has built a career in community services, which has taught him the value of collaboration, clear communication and transparency... Read more
Suzie's commitment
A convincing voice for Ward 1 residents on issues big and small.
Part of a strong leadership team when our community needs it most.
Committed to the Blue Mountains environment and the prevention of over development.
Part of a stable and progressive Council.
Committed to strong economic management.
A staunch supporter of our Blue Mountains World Heritage values
What people are saying
"Suzie van Opdorp leads with compassion. She works hard on any issue that comes her way. Nothing is too big. Nothing is too small." (Mayor Mark Greenhill)
"I've known Suzie for a long time and she is someone I know I can rely on to help out when help is needed." (Aunty Carol Cooper)
"Suzie is a person of integrity who is tireless in her dedication to social justice for all in our community." (Angelique Sasagi)
