Margaret Reynolds, a respected community advocate and former councillor with a long history of public service in Townsville, has expressed her full support and encouragement for Joanne Keune’s decision to run for Mayor. With decades of experience in local government and grassroots initiatives, Margaret believes Joanne embodies the integrity, accountability, and genuine care for the community that Townsville needs to move forward. Her endorsement reflects a shared vision for transparent, people-first leadership and a renewed sense of trust in local governance.

In the News

Joanne’s drive to get Townsville moving has sparked strong local interest. Her advocacy on practical fixes, like restoring effective Council committees, getting back to basics with roads and services, and protecting our green spaces, has been covered across multiple newspaper features and community columns.

What the coverage focuses on

• Fixing how Council works — reporting has highlighted Joanne’s commitment to bring back committee oversight, empower all ten councillors, and end the gridlock so residents see faster action on everyday issues.
• Back-to-basics city services — stories have examined her push to fix potholes and street lights, align traffic signals, and lift service pride across Townsville.
• Water security and infrastructure — articles have discussed her stance on delivering Stage 2 of the Haughton/Burdekin pipeline without more delay, alongside sewerage upgrades built on clear community commitments.
• A greener, more liveable city — media pieces have covered Joanne’s stand on heritage trees and re-greening our suburbs, from tree registers to better watering systems.
• Arts, culture, and events — coverage has explored her vision to grow arts infrastructure (including a concert hall), bring back “Entertainment in the Parks,” and strengthen joint arts–sport marketing to boost local participation.
• Youth and community leadership — profiles have noted Joanne’s background in education, community cultural development, and youth leadership initiatives that encourage young people to understand and engage with local government.

Why this matters

Local newspapers have zeroed in on a simple through-line in Joanne’s plan: less talk, more action. The reporting reflects her solution-oriented approach—working with Council staff, businesses, and community groups to deliver visible results in the next two years.

Recent highlights

• Coverage of Joanne’s tree advocacy after heritage-listed trees were cut down—galvanising public response and transparency actions.
• Features on her 10-point, two-year plan to restore committees, stabilise rates (CPI only), revive the CBD, and champion eco-tourism opportunities.
• Community profiles spotlighting Joanne’s professional background—from law and education to arts management and public speaking, shaping her practical, people-first leadership style.

Media enquiries

For interviews, quotes, or images, please contact:
Email: keune4mayor@gmail.com
Phone: 0475 395 611