Newcastle Lord Mayor Race: Charlotte McCabe Interview (The Greens)

Election day is fast approaching, and we continue our candidate interview series with Newcastle’s lord mayoral contenders. In this episode, Charlotte McCabe, Greens councillor on Charlotte McCabe and acting Lord Mayor of Newcastle, joins the discussion to outline her background in education, her experience on council, and her vision for the city. McCabe reflects on her work as a primary and environmental education teacher before entering local government, and explains how her experience in council has shaped her understanding of civic leadership. She also discusses whether prior local government experience is essential for the role of Lord Mayor, and why she believes it can be an advantage when dealing with the complexity of council operations. The conversation covers her priorities if elected, including strengthening community engagement, addressing housing affordability, accelerating home electrification, and improving public and active transport across Newcastle. She also outlines her concerns about cost-of-living pressures and the need to bring greater focus to sustainable infrastructure and community connection. This interview is part of a broader series featuring all six candidates for the Newcastle Lord Mayor election, providing voters with clear, direct insight into each contender’s background and policy focus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.