Irene Doutney
Irene Doutney | |
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| Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney | |
Irene Doutney is an Australian politician. She has served as a Sydney City Councillor. In 2016, she became Deputy Lord Mayor of Sydney. She is a member of the Green Party.
Early life
Doutney grew up in King's Cross, Australia.[1] Her father died of leukemia when she was 9 years old. Starting at age 12, Doutney battled depression. Her mother was diagnosed with terminal cancer when Doutney was 16.[1] Doutney has a Bachelor of Arts degree in history.[1]
Career
Doutney became involved in community issues through the group REDWatch.[2] In 2012, Doutney was re-elected a Sydney City Councillor.[3] On February 29, 2016, the Sydney Council elected Doutney the new Deputy Lord Mayor following the death of Robyn Kemmis. The election followed an agreement between Green Councillor Doutney and Independent Lord Mayor Clover Moore that Doutney would support Moore's budgetary measures but remain free to object to other proposals.[4] One of Doutney's signature issues as a public official was advocating for improved public housing.[2] As of 2017 she no longer served on the City Council.[5]
References
- ^ a b c Burke, Kelly (14 May 2012). "Councillor pre-empts rivals' dirt file to reveal her own troubled past". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 20 November 2017.
- ^ a b Clement, Jessica (22 May 2014). "Stigma and the City: public housing's bad wrap?". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 26 November 2017.
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