Hi, I'm Eliza and I'm one of your new Coastal Ward Councillors
I ran because I am passionate about fostering healthy, connected communities. I grew up in a strong connected rural community. During the decade I have lived in the Coastal Ward with my family, I have had a lot of engagement with our local government, and I have seen why local government matters. I have seen its impact on our community – both positive and negative. Everyone needs healthy, connected communities and leafy, liveable places. We need high functioning, open and straightforward local government to support this.
I will be working constructively and independently towards a council that can concentrate on getting things done – even hard things. One that prioritises respect, engagement, responsibility, transparency, good governance and long-term planning and budgeting. I am committed to inclusive listening, and to looking for pragmatic, forward looking solutions that put the long-term interests of our community first.
Local communities matter – local government matters
A few weeks into the new term, it’s been energising to see the momentum building at the City of Nedlands. The new Council is now sworn in and getting straight to work. At our first Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 April 2026, Jennifer Mathews was elected Deputy Mayor — congratulations, Jenny.
It’s been a pleasure getting to know my fellow Councillors and the Executive team. There’s a strong spirit of collaboration and an impressive depth of experience across the group. Congratulations to Mayor Leonie Browner, Deputy Mayor Jennifer Mathews, and Councillors Stephen Kobelke, Rachel Kristensen, Glenn Ruscoe, Julian Coleman, Rebecca Coghlan and Charles Pan. I’m really looking forward to working together with the City and our communities as we begin this new chapter.
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Coastal Ward has two Councillors.
My fellow Coastal Ward Councillor is Stephen Kobelke. Stephen and I are really looking forward to working with you to make a positive difference for our communities.
We bring different backgrounds and strengths. Together we have the skills to ask the right questions and to scrutinise decisions. We share a belief in transparency and genuine community representation and are committed to working respectfully and collaboratively with each other, the City and our community.