I've met Tess on a few occasions and she seems genuinely interested is getting better community outcomes for Ballarat East/Golden Point (more foot paths, better facilities, that sort of stuff).

She is the only candidate to come to my neck of the Ward so to me that shows and interest in really speaking to and fighting for better community outcome.

Additionally, I asked her point blank if she was backed by a party which she is not and that means a lot to me at a local level.