TONY McGrady launched his Advance Mount Isa team over the weekend, ready to contest the now delayed local governmetn elections on April 28.
A former Mount Isa Mayor, councillor and Queensland minister, Mr McGrady said his team would not be bogged down with the rivalry of the previous councils.
"Unlike the other two teams, we will examine every issue on its merit and we won't have to defend the reasons why we didn't do it when had the chance either in the present council or the previous one."
Mr McGrady claimed his team was a unique blend of talent.
"We have experience but at the same time fresh ideas from the younger candidates.
"We have candidates who have lived here all their lives as well as candidates who have lived her for five years, like so many of our residents," he said.
He said he was particularly happy to have a candidate on board, Anne Seymour, who presented the views and would look after the interests of the people of Camooweal and the rural parts of the Mount Isa City Council area.
"I believe we are competitive, we are hungry to be successful, and I wish all the candidates the best of luck and in the interests of the city we all love, I hope the best team wins."
Advance Mount Isa team:
Anne Seymour has lived in the North West for the past 25 years and co-owns Camooweal Butchery in Mount Isa with her husband Mick.
Ms Seymour has been secretary for the School of the Air Parents Association, PCAP funding treasurer for the North West, secretary of the Camooweal Rodeo Committee and treasurer of the Mount Isa Rugby Union.
Kim Coghlan was born in Mount Isa and has four children at Mount Isa schools.
Ms Coghlan is a residential sales consultant at Jays Real Estate and was a nurse at Mount Isa hospital.
She said she has been a lifelong lover of all sports and has been involved in the administration side of the codes as well as being a keen player.
Alan Neilan has lived in Gulf communities for more than 12 years.
Mr Neilan works with the Department of Communities and was awarded the Normanton Citizen of the Year before coming to Mount Isa.
He currently serves on many boards and is president of the RACQ NQ Helicopter Rescue Service, president of the local ambulance committee, director of the Mount Isa Irish Association and vice-president of the Laura Johnston Home.
Alex Dorr moved to Mount Isa in 2005 with the Queensland Police Service and worked in various locations around the North West.
In 2008, Mr Dorr left the police service and established what is now the RACQ NQ Helicopter Rescue Service.
He is now a full time pilot and chief executive officer of the service and also serves on the board of PCYC.
Mal King works for Xstrata and is involved in various community groups including the Mount Isa Shed for Blokes.
He and his wife Ainslie are foster carers.
Mr King has worked as a Lifeline counsellor and is an active church member.
Alvin Hava has lived in Mount Isa for over 30 years, was educated here and studied health management at university.
He is married with four children and runs Young People Ahead.
He is an active supporter of the Prostate Cancer Group, is involved in Mount Isa's and multicultural festival.
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