❝ I voted for Julia Leu for Mayor knowing I could totally trust Julia to make well considered, moral, ethical and environmentally sound decisions about Douglas Shire on my behalf. Julia has exceeded my expectations and I would not consider voting for anyone else in the coming elections ❞

— DR DOUG QUARRY, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ Leading a Local Government is not something many could do well - Julia has proven, extensive experience and is well respected at all levels of government and community ❞

- ANN-MARIE CLARK, MOSSMAN

❝ I will VOTE 1 for Julia Leu for Mayor as I believe she has the most experience and is very well respected with good contacts in State and Federal politics which is where we have to go for funding ❞

- FREDA WILSON, PORT DOUGLAS

❝I believe that our Mayor Julia Leu is the hardest working and highest achieving local government representative in the State of Queensland ❞

- DES ROLFE, COOYA BEACH

❝ Julia has the experience to continue leading our Shire, caring for all residents as well as both our natural and economic environments ❞

- BARBARA MASLEN, DAINTREE VILLAGE

❝ Julia has given many years of discerning leadership and unwavering support to Aged Care which is now a reality. I will vote for Mayor Julia ❞

- SHIRLEY VICO, MOSSMAN

❝ Our community is so fortunate to have had Julia Leu as our Mayor.  She has been tireless in her dedication to this Shire….she shines in her positive, inclusive approach, has an incredible amount of skill and expertise in many fields of governance, and is a very kind and likeable person.  Julia has been an incredible leader in getting the Douglas Shire through the de-amalgamation process as a debt free, functional Shire.  Thank you Julia. You have my vote ❞

- ANNA CURTIS, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ Julia has and will continue to do a great job for our Shire. She knows that protecting the Shire from inappropriate over-development helps keep our beautiful scenic amenity and safeguards our agricultural land ❞

- IAN LOCKE, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ The record speaks for itself! Julia Leu, as a long time land owner and rate payer, is a very successful, experienced, and professional Mayor, who has worked tirelessly and selflessly for the well being of the Douglas Shire. All residents, rate payers, and visitors have a lot to thank her for her achievements ❞

- JULIE & ROB WHITE, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ Julia has been consistently strong and passionate in her support for local Indigenous initiatives and issues ❞

- VERONICA BLANCO, COOYA BEACH

❝ There was dancing in the streets when ‘the green Shire saw red’ and regained its own identity. With Julia leading us we have gone from strength to strength, especially in the vital area of sustainability. I hope that we can help her in this endeavour into the future ❞

- JILL BOOTH, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ Experience, Integrity, Intelligence, Compassion,

Environmental, Genuine. Julia Leu has my vote ❞

- LEONIE BROOKS (TURBO), PORT DOUGLAS

❝ Julia Leu has all the attributes of a great Mayor: integrity, honesty, intelligence and a genuine concern and care for the well being of our beautiful Shire and ALL its residents. We look forward to her leading Douglas for the next four years ❞

- LARRY & ROBYN SMITH, PORT DOUGLAS GETAWAYS, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ With the world of politics in a chaos of smoke and mirrors through disruption and change, our Shire, with its reliance on the amazing natural environment to drive its economic wellbeing via the tourism dollar, needs stability. For the sake of our kids growing up in these chaotic times, let’s think to the future, and not to perceived short term gains and change for change sake. That’s why Julia will get my vote ❞

- BYRON KURTH, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ Since Julia Leu has been Mayor, the needs of the people living in our Shire have been met, while keeping our local community strong and our beautiful place intact. This sort of balance is not easy to achieve. I will vote for Julia Leu because she has experience in getting the balance right ❞

- KATH ANICH, MOSSMAN

❝ Julia is a champion who steered Douglas Shire back into the black after amalgamation. I have absolute faith in her ability to lead this Shire, she's ready, willing and able to stand again and we can count ourselves lucky ❞

- LYDIA CLAYTON, MOSSMAN

❝ Julia Leu has consistently shown that she is willing to take the climate emergency seriously, and has made significant attempts to reduce the carbon footprint of the Douglas Shire. I will be voting to reinstate Julia as our mayor, knowing that she will do her best to make sure our Shire plays its part in addressing this global crisis ❞

- PETA CAMPBELL, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ Julia is the right person for Mayor as she manages to strike the right balance between her passion for the environment and suitable developments within the Shire ❞

- LAURENE HULL, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ Julia has the scientific knowledge and fiscal experience as the Mayor of our Shire, to guide us sustainably into the climate change future ❞

- TONI MCNAMARA, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ I will absolutely vote for Julia as she really believes in Douglas Shire and its community ❞

- DAWN WILMES, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ I have not always agreed with Julia on every issue. But then Julia has always looked at the bigger picture for the Douglas Shire. This bigger picture improves greater societal outcomes whilst driving growth.* This is the business model that is required for the 21st Century. This is Responsible Leadership - Innovation, Sustainability and Trust ❞

*Accenture Jan 20, 2020. 'Seeking Responsible Leadership Research Report’ 

- SCHELL CLANCY, WONGA BEACH

❝ We support and thank Julia Leu for her ongoing dedication and initiatives to support ecotourism and agriculture in the Douglas Shire ❞

- GERARD PUGLISI, SWEET FARM TOURS, MIALLO

❝ The experience that Julia Leu brings to the role of Mayor is not something that we should do without❞

- MICHAEL BOLT, MOSSMAN

❝ Julia is a visionary who leads with integrity. She has the experience, proven commitment, knowledge, strategic planning skills and respect of representatives of all levels of Government, to ensure the infrastructure, economy, social and cultural fabric of our Shire meet present and future needs.  Her deep understanding of the uniqueness of our local environment also ensures that we will continue to preserve this precious world resource.  Julia has, and will continue to listen to and serve all members of the Douglas Shire without prejudice ❞

- DEBORAH KACHEL, MIALLO

❝ The wide diversity of Douglas Shire deserves the understanding, the care and protection that Julia, as Mayor has ensured so far and her experience and expertise are essential for our ongoing success ❞

- RHONA EASTMENT, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ Being Mayor to guide a sustainable lifestyle for us here means infinitely more than just attending to local issues. We need Julia who has already shown the skills and the ‘ticker’ ❞

- NOEL WEARE, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ I fully support Julia Leu as Mayoral candidate as she has done such a wonderful job in the last two terms.  Julia was always available to attend different meetings I attended and she was invited to. Julia is always ready to listen ❞

- JOHN ANICH, MOSSMAN

Susan and I continue to support Julia for Mayor because of her unrivaled commitment to this Shire. ❝ Julia has been the champion of de-amalgamation and we need to remember that otherwise we were just a pawn it the more massive Cairns Regional Council. Julia's recognition of the incredible diversity within the Shire, both of people, businesses and the environment (Douglas IS the most biologically diverse Shire in the whole of Australia!) will always be not only a challenge, but an opportunity. We knew there would be sacrifices in getting our Council's finances back in the black and we commend Council and Julia's leadership in this important goal ❞ 

ALAN AND SUSAN CARLE, WHYANBEEL

❝  I believe that Mayor Julia Leu has always been understanding, respectful and supportive in regards to the needs and aspirations of the Kuku Yalanji people of the Douglas Shire.  In doing so, she has shown true leadership in ensuring that my people are not forgotten and are included in any relevant discussions and planning which the Council may have regarding the future growth and prosperity of this special part of Australia ❞

- RICHARD BURCHILL, MOSSMAN

❝ The choice is simple on 28 March 2020: vote for continued strong leadership and sustainable development or give away the store. Vote Julia Leu for Mayor! ❞

- MICHAEL J GABOUR, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ Julia is always inclusive-very capable and always has the future of the Shire and its people in her mind ❞

- MARINA GURTZIS, COW BAY

❝I do trust Julia to serve with honesty and integrity on my behalf ❞

- NEVILLE ST JOHN WOOD, DAINTREE VILLAGE

❝ Mayor Julia Leu is an intelligent leader and a widely-respected ambassador for our well-managed Douglas Shire ❞

- PAM WILLIS BURDEN, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ Julia has supported the Mossman District Nursing Home Inc Committee for many years attending meetings whenever possible & will continue her commitment to all in our Douglas Shire community, including our older generation ❞

- MARJORIE NORRIS, PRESIDENT MDNH INC, WONGA BEACH

❝ Julia Leu has my continuing support for Mayor because I value her integrity, her many years of experience in local government and the expertise she brings to serving the Douglas Shire community ❞

- DR HELEN RAMOUTSAKI, PHD, MOSSMAN

❝ Julia and her team have done a sterling job in the past four years keeping on top of the many and varied issues that all Councils have to deal with. It is heartening to know that our dedicated Councillors and their team are always just one phone call away to assist with any issues that residents may have. Good luck to Julia. We look forward to seeing her happy smiling face for another 4 years ❞

- VICKI KURTH, PORT DOUGLAS

❝Julia has the experience and integrity that is needed to be Mayor and she has the interests of the entire Shire and its communities at the forefront of her mind ❞

- ROISIN ALLEN, SHANNONVALE

❝ Well done Julia for all the intelligent decisions.  Congratulations for the past and looking forward to Julia leading us for the next four years ❞

- DENNIS SINKOVICH, CROSSROADS CAFE, DAINTREE

❝ Julia Leu has worked for the ratepayers of the Douglas Shire for almost 26 years, as a Council officer and as an elected representative. She has compiled an astonishing record of achievement in both capacities. For strong, capable, competent and transparent leadership, I will be voting for Mayor Julia Leu on 28 March 2020 ❞

- HELEN GABOUR, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ I speak to many overseas visitors. The overwhelming message they give is that they come here to experience our stunning natural beauty. They say the village of Port Douglas has a unique charm and they want to come back. Let us not risk the destruction of that valuable charm. Mayor Julia Leu has struck the right balance between environment, community, and business. That excellent service to our community must not be put at risk ❞

- LOUISE DONOHOE SC, PORT DOUGLAS

❝ Mayor Julia Leu has given the Shire a solid financial underpinning and has honestly and diligently balanced both the geographic and sectional interests in the shire. We should not risk destroying that fair balance by changing to a different mayor who seems to be pushing the interests of property developers and business interests in Port Douglas to the detriment of the broader community ❞

- CRISPIN HULL, PORT DOUGLAS