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'''Jennifer Alden''' is an Australian former politician who served as mayor of the [[City of Greater Bendigo]] from 2020 to 2021 and as a councillor from 2016 to 2024. She served as Deputy Mayor twice.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Past Councillors {{!}} City of Greater Bendigo |url=https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/about-us/council/our-councillors/past-councillors |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.bendigo.vic.gov.au |language=en}}</ref> |
'''Jennifer Alden''' is an Australian former politician and health broker who served as mayor of the [[City of Greater Bendigo]] from 2020 to 2021 and as a councillor from 2016 to 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jennifer Alden |url=https://uaf.org.au/speakers/jennifer-alden/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=Urban Agriculture Forum 2023 |language=en-AU}}</ref> She served as Deputy Mayor twice.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Past Councillors {{!}} City of Greater Bendigo |url=https://www.bendigo.vic.gov.au/about-us/council/our-councillors/past-councillors |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.bendigo.vic.gov.au |language=en}}</ref> |
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==Political |
==Political Career== |
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In 1995 Alden Co-founded the [[Bendigo]] branch of the [[Australian Greens]]. In the [[2006 Victorian State Election]], Alden ran as the [[Victorian Greens]] lead candidate for the [[Northern Victoria Region]], although failed to be elected.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trove |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/people/734083?c=people |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=trove.nla.gov.au}}</ref> In the [[2014 Victorian state election]] she unsuccessfully contested the division of [[Bendigo East]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 State election results |url=https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/results/state-election-results/2014-state-election?year=2014&target=bendigoeastdistrict |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.vec.vic.gov.au |language=en}}</ref> |
In 1995 Alden Co-founded the [[Bendigo]] branch of the [[Australian Greens]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Bendigo East - VIC Electorate, Candidates, Results |url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/elections/vic/2014/guide/beea |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=abc.net.au |language=en-AU}}</ref> In the [[2006 Victorian State Election]], Alden ran as the [[Victorian Greens]] lead candidate for the [[Northern Victoria Region]], although failed to be elected.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Trove |url=https://trove.nla.gov.au/people/734083?c=people |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=trove.nla.gov.au}}</ref> In the [[2014 Victorian state election]] she unsuccessfully contested the division of [[Bendigo East]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2014 State election results |url=https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/results/state-election-results/2014-state-election?year=2014&target=bendigoeastdistrict |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.vec.vic.gov.au |language=en}}</ref> |
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Alden was first elected to the City of Greater Bendigo Council in the [[2016 Victorian local elections|2016 election]], where she received 8.86% of the primary vote in the Lockwood Ward.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 council election results |url=https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/results/council-election-results/2016-election-results |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.vec.vic.gov.au |language=en}}</ref> In 2017 she was elected as Deputy Mayor of Bendigo, serving under mayor [[Margaret O'Rourke]] until 2018. |
Alden was first elected to the City of Greater Bendigo Council in the [[2016 Victorian local elections|2016 election]], where she received 8.86% of the primary vote in the Lockwood Ward.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2016 council election results |url=https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/results/council-election-results/2016-election-results |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.vec.vic.gov.au |language=en}}</ref> In 2017 she was elected as Deputy Mayor of Bendigo, serving under mayor [[Margaret O'Rourke]] until 2018. |
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She was reelected in the [[2020 Victorian local elections|2020 election]] with 18.23% and was subsequently elected by the council to the position of mayor, with [[Andrea Metcalf]] serving as Deputy Mayor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Greater Bendigo City Council election results 2020 |url=https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/results/council-election-results/2020-council-election-results/greater-bendigo-city-council |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.vec.vic.gov.au |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pedler |first=Chris |date=2020-11-17 |title=Bendigo council names Jennifer Alden as mayor-elect |url=https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/7017202/bendigo-council-names-jennifer-alden-as-mayor-elect/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au |language=en-au}}</ref> During her one-year term as Mayor, she worked to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022 she was elected as Deputy Mayor for a second time, serving until 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bottams |first=Tim |date=2022-11-03 |title=Mayoral duo decided |url=https://timesnewsgroup.com.au/bendigotimes/news/mayoral-duo-decided/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=Bendigo Times |language=en-AU}}</ref> |
She was reelected in the [[2020 Victorian local elections|2020 election]] with 18.23% and was subsequently elected by the council to the position of mayor, with [[Andrea Metcalf]] serving as Deputy Mayor.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Greater Bendigo City Council election results 2020 |url=https://www.vec.vic.gov.au/results/council-election-results/2020-council-election-results/greater-bendigo-city-council |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.vec.vic.gov.au |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pedler |first=Chris |date=2020-11-17 |title=Bendigo council names Jennifer Alden as mayor-elect |url=https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/7017202/bendigo-council-names-jennifer-alden-as-mayor-elect/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au |language=en-au}}</ref> During her one-year term as Mayor, she worked to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022 she was elected as Deputy Mayor for a second time, serving until 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bottams |first=Tim |date=2022-11-03 |title=Mayoral duo decided |url=https://timesnewsgroup.com.au/bendigotimes/news/mayoral-duo-decided/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=Bendigo Times |language=en-AU}}</ref> |
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Alden did not contest the [[2024 Victorian local elections|2024 election]], citing in part the changes to the ward system under the [[Local Government Act 2020]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-26 |title=Revealed: ex-mayor leaving council, blasts 'inequitable' election changes |url=https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/8742858/former-mayor-jen-alden-blasts-reforms-as-2024-election-looms/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au |language=en-au}}</ref> |
Alden did not contest the [[2024 Victorian local elections|2024 election]], citing in part the changes to the ward system under the [[Local Government Act 2020]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-26 |title=Revealed: ex-mayor leaving council, blasts 'inequitable' election changes |url=https://www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au/story/8742858/former-mayor-jen-alden-blasts-reforms-as-2024-election-looms/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au |language=en-au}}</ref> |
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Alden holds a Doctorate of Public Health, Masters in Women's Health and is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at [[La Trobe University]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-10-17 |title=Introducing Dr Jennifer Alden |url=https://sustainability.asn.au/blog/introducing-dr-jennifer-alden/ |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=Association for Sustainability in Business Inc. |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/jalden |access-date=2024-11-28 |website=scholars.latrobe.edu.au}}</ref><ref name=":0" /> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 09:07, 28 November 2024
Jennifer Alden | |
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| Mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo | |
| In office 2020–2021 | |
| Deputy | Andrea Metcalf |
| Preceded by | Margaret O'Rourke |
| Succeeded by | Andrea Metcalf |
| Deputy Mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo | |
| In office 2017–2018 | |
| Preceded by | Rod Fyffe |
| Succeeded by | Matt Emond |
| In office 2022–2023 | |
| Preceded by | Matthew Evans |
| Succeeded by | Matthew Evans |
| Councilor of the City of Greater Bendigo for Lockwood Ward | |
| In office 2016–2024 | |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Greens |
Jennifer Alden is an Australian former politician and health broker who served as mayor of the City of Greater Bendigo from 2020 to 2021 and as a councillor from 2016 to 2024.[1] She served as Deputy Mayor twice.[2]
Political Career
In 1995 Alden Co-founded the Bendigo branch of the Australian Greens.[3] In the 2006 Victorian State Election, Alden ran as the Victorian Greens lead candidate for the Northern Victoria Region, although failed to be elected.[4] In the 2014 Victorian state election she unsuccessfully contested the division of Bendigo East.[5]
Alden was first elected to the City of Greater Bendigo Council in the 2016 election, where she received 8.86% of the primary vote in the Lockwood Ward.[6] In 2017 she was elected as Deputy Mayor of Bendigo, serving under mayor Margaret O'Rourke until 2018.
She was reelected in the 2020 election with 18.23% and was subsequently elected by the council to the position of mayor, with Andrea Metcalf serving as Deputy Mayor.[7][8] During her one-year term as Mayor, she worked to address the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2022 she was elected as Deputy Mayor for a second time, serving until 2023.[9]
Alden did not contest the 2024 election, citing in part the changes to the ward system under the Local Government Act 2020.[10]
Alden holds a Doctorate of Public Health, Masters in Women's Health and is an Adjunct Senior Research Fellow at La Trobe University.[11][12][3]
References
- ^ "Jennifer Alden". Urban Agriculture Forum 2023. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Past Councillors | City of Greater Bendigo". www.bendigo.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Bendigo East - VIC Electorate, Candidates, Results". abc.net.au. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Trove". trove.nla.gov.au. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "2014 State election results". www.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "2016 council election results". www.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Greater Bendigo City Council election results 2020". www.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ Pedler, Chris (17 November 2020). "Bendigo council names Jennifer Alden as mayor-elect". www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ Bottams, Tim (3 November 2022). "Mayoral duo decided". Bendigo Times. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Revealed: ex-mayor leaving council, blasts 'inequitable' election changes". www.bendigoadvertiser.com.au. 26 August 2024. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Introducing Dr Jennifer Alden". Association for Sustainability in Business Inc. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ scholars.latrobe.edu.au https://scholars.latrobe.edu.au/jalden. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
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