Jenny Dowell: A Trailblazing Mayor's Legacy

0:00It's March 24th, you're listening to Sydney News today, AI-powered local news. Former Liz Moore Mayor Ginny Dowell has passed away at 75. She chose voluntary assisted dying after her breast cancer returned, dying peacefully at her Gunalaba home, surrounded by husband Ron, children, Georgian Tim, and sister Robin. Dowell served 12 years on Liz Moore City Council, including 8 as mayor from 2008 to 2016. She started her political path after seeing lackluster council meetings and joined the labor party, driven by community needs. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remembered her as a trailblazer and friend, highlighting her bold service to others. Locals cherished her listening skills and voice for social justice, especially amid the 2022 floods where she spread hope. Even after retirement, Dowell volunteered as a trainer for counselors and the Red Cross, mentoring dozens including several mayors. Her proudest win was rallying against coal-seemed gas mining at Bentley.

1:04A community service at the Quad in Liz Moore on March 31st at 10am will celebrate her enduring optimism and dedication to her hometown.