• Entry type: Person
  • Entry ID: AWE1276

Heggie, Maria

  • Occupation Community advocate, Local government councillor, Political candidate

Summary

A long term local government councillor and a seasoned campaigner for her party, Maria Heggie was the Liberal party candidate for Cabramatta in 1984, 1988 and 1991. She was Alderman for Fairfield City Council in 1980-2004 and Mayor from 1987-1988.

Details

A lifelong resident of Cabramatta, Maria Heggie was elected to Fairfield City Council in 1980 and was prominent in many local campaigns such as those opposing the building of a toxic waste plant in the area, and the siting of a hotel next to the Greenfield Park High School. She was Chairperson of the Fairfield Drug Action Team in 1998 and a member of the Council’s Reconciliation Strategy Committee. In 2005, she was presented with a Local Government Outstanding Service Award for 24 years of service to Fairfield Council. She is married to David, and they have two sons.

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