Cr Kieran Simpson

Personal Background

I live in Blackburn North with my young family. My son attends Kerrimuir Primary School and a nephew and niece attend Box Hill High School. Our family is involved with local sporting clubs, community groups and I shop locally to support our small businesses.  

What motivated you to run for Council?

I want to serve my community and provide a way to help people have their voices heard. Decisions need to be made after community consultation and in an open and transparent way.    

Areas of interest/professional knowledge

Being a software engineer for nearly 20 years I have worked in a variety of industries from road tolling to financial software. I have co-founded two startup businesses.

What are your key principles?  

Transparency, accountability with genuine community engagement. I bring a problem-solving mindset and want to see public policy in the best interests of the community.  

What are the key priorities for you in this Council term?  

• Keeping Aquatics in public hands  
• Fixing roads and footpaths
• Koonung Reserve Masterplan  
• Open space and the environment.  
• Improving active transport
• Fiscal accountability

What are the key challenges for Whitehorse?  

Balancing development with environmental and infrastructure concerns while maintaining standard of amenities.  

Affiliation/Membership

Melbourne Stars

Contact Cr Kieran Simpson

Mobile
0431 486 849

Email
Kieran.Simpson@whitehorse.vic.gov.au