Jacob has been a Hills resident for more than15 years and is serving his second term on Council. He is a Public Service Medal recipient, having been recognised for his work in Corrective Services NSW during the COVID crisis.
He believes in lean government that minimises interference in residents daily lives; and maximising individual and private sector initiatives. In this term he wants to focus on minimising over-development in the Hills, maximising much needed infrastructure, increasing open space for sporting and leisure, preserving rural areas and making flood prone areas more resilient.
He has a Bachelor of Psychology, a Master of Applied Health and Business Psychology, Master of Public Leadership and Policy, Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management and a Graduate Certificate in Cyber Security. He is also a registered Psychologist.
He spends his free time as a sport, music and taxi Dad for his three young children to with his wife Jean, enjoying activities with his church community and listening to as many podcasts as he can. He looks forward to supporting North Ward and the broader Hills community over the next four years.