About Ian

QUALIFICATIONS/BACKGROUND:
Ian McKenzie was elected as the Councillor for the ward of Holland Park in 2008 as part of Lord Mayor Campbell Newman's team.

Living in the ward and married to Josie with twins, they are a close family with a vigorous work ethic. Ian's interest in local affairs commenced early, gaining a BA majoring in political science. This led to neighbourhood participation in issues over many years.

He understands the pressures on parents with family and work responsibilities through owning the Morningside childcare centre for 13 years. The business developed his practical leadership, interpersonal and financial management skills, assisted by knowledge gained through a Masters of Business Administration degree.

Ian has a genuine desire to listen, analyse and act on Holland Park issues, big and small. He has held responsible positions in the private and public sectors and holds a Masters of Public Administration degree.

A keen runner, swimmer and bike rider, Ian also enjoys the theatre and music. He encourages residents to contact him and discuss local and city wide issues.


Council Committee membership:
Deputy Chairman, Finance and Administration Committee
Public and Active Transport Committee member
City Water and Business Water Supply Committee member

Council representative:
Parliamentary Inquiry into Alcohol and Violence
Community Jobs Priority Jobs Committee Brisbane South
Australian Mayoral Aviation Association infrequent delegate

Community Involvement:
Coorparoo Business Council
Stones Corner Community and Economic Development Association
Coorparoo Heritage Group
Mt Gravatt District Historical Association
Woodturners Society of Queensland
Majestic Park Scouts
Victor Street Scouts
Holland Park Girl Guides
Wynola Girl Guides
Carindale PCYC
Annerley Recreation Club Incorporated
Eastern Suburbs Junior Ruby League Club
Probus Club of Holland Park Central
Holland Park Mt Gravatt RSL Sub Branch
Member Holland Park Lions
National Servicemen’s Association of Australia (Queensland) Inc
Union Pacific Model Railroad
Writers of Seville
Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal
Meals on Wheels Holland Park & District
Othila’s Young Women’s Housing & Support Group
Neighbourhood Watch no.2 Loreto, No 3 Trundle Park, no.5 Camp Hill, no.5 Coorparoo, no.9 Ashton Street
Lyndon Bowls Club
Holland Park Bowls Club
Greenslopes Bowls Club
African Seniors Association
Queensland African Communities Council Inc
Fiji Senior Citizens Association
Sudanese Community
The Ethiopian Association of Queensland
Pacific Youth Association of Queensland
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P&C Primary Schools
Mt Gravatt
Marshall Rd
Seville Rd
Mt Gravatt West Special School
Holland Park
Greenslopes
St Agnes
St Joachim’s

P&C - (High Schools)

Mt Gravatt, Holland Park
Cavendish Road
Loretto College
Mt Carmel

P&C (kindergartens)

Coorparoo C&K
Holland Park C&K
Mott Park C&K
Stones Corner C&K
Harty Street C&K

Other

Lyndon Bowls Club
Holland Park Bowls Club
Greenslopes Bowls Club

African Seniors Association
Queensland African Communities Council Inc.
Fiji Senior Citizens Association
Sudanese Community
The Ethiopian Association of Queensland.
Pacific Youth Association of Queensland
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Churches

Holland Park Central Uniting
Coorparoo Uniting
St David’s Uniting Holland Park
St Bartholomew’s Anglican
St Matthews Anglican
St Paul’s Presbyterian
Greenslopes Baptist Church

Community Assistance
Ian has approved just over $340,000 to date, of Lord Mayors Suburban Initiative Funding, to community organisations within the Holland Park Ward. A detailed list can be viewed under 'Our Local Area'. Applications for funding can be lodged up to 30 June 2011.


Results delivered to the ward
Safety in the ward is paramount and the deliverery of traffic lights at Invermore St and Logan Road and Wycroft St and Cavendish Road is a propriety. The bus indent at Cavendish Road increases safety for school students.

As a result of the 2008-09 budget, the ward has secured substantial funding for the upgrade of parks namely Mott, Seville and Scott Parks.

Furthermore, through the 2008-09 Brisbane City Council Budget, Ian has helped to deliver…

• $360,000 towards an intersection upgrade at Old Cleveland and Boundary Rds
• $200,000 for Traffic Calming on Newman Avenue and Leicester Street
• $330,000 for Road Resurfacing of Holland Road in Holland Park
• $103,000 for new footpaths and bikeways on Logan Road

First Speech in Council
Click here to download Ian's first speech in council.