2024 BMCC Elections Candidates for Ward 1

David Forbes

David Forbes 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. David explains that “Through my work within the community service sector, I believe strongly in empowering community groups by listening to their experiences and knowledge on issues that affect them and ensuring constant feedback on work being done”. He is the youngest member of the Ward 1 team and is well-placed to represent the views of younger people in the Upper Mountains. He values collaboration and is keen to engage the community to work together to reinvigorate local business and build a solid foundation that fosters the great local talent we have in the mountains.