Ipswich councillor Nicole Jonic reveals when the decision was made to run for council in 2020 and why. In this episode you’ll also hear first-hand about the years before council and who inspired Nicole on her career path, what it was like to be a new councillor in Ipswich, the Office of Independent Assessor and its role, council’s media policy and we discuss those anonymous threats over historical drug use. Recorded at Club Parkview Goodna: 17 February 2023. Published: 18 February 2023. Music: www.purple-planet.com Image: Ipswich councillor Nicole Jonic (supplied) Club Parkview: https://clubparkview.com.au/ Ipswich City Council: www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/ Quarterly Report Card: bit.ly/3I3NBr3 Ipswich Planning Scheme: bit.ly/3g4Jwb7 Resilient Homes Fund: bit.ly/3PDPJHH Council meeting agendas and minutes: bit.ly/2JlrVKY Council meetings on YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/IpswichCityCouncilTV Shape your Ipswich: www.shapeyouripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Civic Centre: www.ipswichciviccentre.com.au/ Discover Ipswich: www.discoveripswich.com.au/ Ipswich Art Gallery: www.ipswichartgallery.qld.gov.au/ Studio 188: www.studio188.com.au/ Nicholas Street Precinct: www.nicholasst.com.au/ Picture Ipswich: www.pictureipswich.com.au/ Stream audio recommended. If auto download enabled some apps require a re-download or refresh RSS content to hear most recent version should there be an episode updateIpswich Today is supported by listeners like you. Help keep it online with a small one-off or regular donation. Visit https://ipswichtoday.com.au/Advertise on Ipswich Today https://ipswichtoday.com.au/advertising/Ipswich Today recommended listening: Twenty Thousand Hertz - stories behind the world's most recognisable and interesting sounds https://www.20k.org/