Ms Laverty-Young has lived in the Rockhampton area for most of her life.
She grew up in Gracemere and is now living in the Alton Downs with her husband and adult children.
Her working life began as an apprentice motor mechanic, then as a primary school teacher and she now works as dump truck operator and emergency mines rescuer.
Looking to the mayoral race, Ms Laverty would like to further develop and building the region as place to live and visit.
“(Rockhampton is) approximately a one hour flight from Brisbane, where going to meetings or for leisure is achievable, not far from great beaches, surrounding historical towns to explore and being a more cost effective place to live compared to the big cities,” she said.
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Chris Pineapple Hooper is running for the position of mayor in the 2021 Rockhampton by-election.
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Residents in the Rockhampton region will elect a new mayor on January 23, ending more than two months without a local leader.
Key points:
A by-election will be held in Rockhampton on January 23
Six candidates have so far put their hand up to run for the role of mayor
Chris Pineapple Hooper is one of them, and says he is glad so many people are passionate about the region
Mr Vidgen said for the by-election, the Act required a vacancy to be filled within two months of the commencement of the legislation, which was on Friday, December 4. The ECQ has carefully considered the date of the by-elections given the closeness to the festive and holiday season, allowing for lead-in time, staffing provisions, and the requirement to provide 10 days following election day for the return of postal votes so that the requirements of the Act can be met, he said. After weighing all these issues carefully, the ECQ has decided on Saturday 23 January for election day for both councils with early voting beginning 10 voting days prior, from Monday 11 January.