Paul Taylor, an Independent candidate for Cairns Mayor, brings over 45 years of policing experience, including serving as Deputy Commissioner Regional Queensland. He emphasizes his staunch independence, believing there's no place for politics in local government.
His focus areas include delivering a safer Cairns by conducting community forums on safety and balancing development with lifestyle to maintain the city's envied lifestyle. Taylor also aims to ease the cost of living burden, make Cairns an iconic destination, and foster strong partnerships with stakeholders.
He pledges to provide strong leadership, work collaboratively, and serve the Cairns community.