Rosie Foster's campaign for Mayor of Gold Coast in 2024 is grounded in her extensive experience as a Registered Nurse, specifically within mental health care, which she believes equips her with the necessary skills to listen and advocate effectively for all community members. Her campaign reflects a deep-seated concern for the environmental and cultural degradation she has observed in the Gold Coast since 2007, where natural landscapes have been increasingly replaced by urban development.
This concern has evolved into a sense of urgency to protect the remaining natural areas and maintain the city's laid-back lifestyle and cultural heritage.
Preservation of Natural Beauty: A commitment to protecting the Gold Coast's natural environment, including its iconic beaches, forests, and wildlife, against excessive and unsustainable development.
Promoting growth that balances economic interests with environmental preservation, ensuring that development projects are responsible and benefit the community as a whole.
Leveraging her background in mental health to ensure that the voices of Gold Coast residents are heard, valued, and acted upon in city council decisions.
Supporting local businesses and initiating job creation efforts to stimulate the local economy while ensuring that development is sustainable and community-oriented.
Improving connectivity and accessibility across the Gold Coast to facilitate movement, support economic growth, and enhance the quality of life for residents. Foster emphasizes her approachability and commitment to representing the interests of the Gold Coast's residents, aiming to advocate for what they desire from their local council.
Her campaign is authorized and based out of Ashmore, QLD, and she maintains a presence on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook to engage with the community.