Candidate profile: Yodie Batzke
Mt Sheridan resident Yodie Batzke, who was endorsed by Family First but quit to stand as an independent, runs a business consultancy ONCORE Developments with her husband.
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In a word, describe your political views.
Democratic.
What are the three most important issues in Leichhardt?
Economic development, sustainable management of resources, health.
Why did you decide to stand for election?
To provide constituents in Leichhardt with an alternate to vote for.
Who is your political hero, and why?
Two - Nelson Mandela and Martin Luther King, because they advocated on issues that were close to their heart and didn't lose their strength and dignity.
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Yodie Batzke: independent candidate for Leichhardt.
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