Hi, I’m Ava Adams, a lifelong local, mum of three and your local Councillor in Moonee Valley. I’ve lived here all my life, raised my family here, built my career here and spent the past six years representing our community as Councillor, including serving as Mayor of Moonee Valley.

My journey into public life started at my children’s school, Essendon Primary. I saw firsthand that some of the facilities our kids were learning in simply weren’t good enough. I could have complained about it, but instead I decided to get involved and help make things better. That experience shaped the way I approach community leadership: listen, speak up and get things done.

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As a Chartered Accountant with a background in finance, business, communications and community leadership, I bring practical experience to the decisions that affect our community. I understand the importance of responsible financial management, good governance, transparency and making sure public money is spent responsibly.

Over the past six years as a Councillor, I’ve worked with residents, local businesses, sporting clubs and community organisations to advocate for our neighbourhoods and deliver outcomes for our community. I’ve seen what can be achieved when people work together, listen to each other and focus on practical solutions.

That’s why I’m running for the Victorian Parliament.

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I believe Essendon deserves a strong, local and independent voice in Spring Street, someone who is accountable to the community, not a political party.

I’m running to listen to what matters to people across Essendon, to speak up for our community and to work constructively with whoever is in government to get things done.

I want to see young people able to build a future here, local businesses and community organisations thrive, infrastructure and services keep pace with growth, and our neighbourhoods remain safe, connected, green and liveable.

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Most importantly, I want decisions to be made with our community, not for it.

I know this community because it is my home. I’m not looking at Essendon from the outside, I’m raising my family here, supporting our local clubs and businesses, walking our streets and living the same community life as the people I’m asking to represent.

I’m putting my hand up because I care deeply about where we live, and I believe Essendon deserves a strong, practical and independent voice in Parliament.