Cr Dave Schumacher, a Mandurah resident for 33 years, is well known for his years of dedication to the people of Mandurah serving as a Town Ward City Councillor for the past 16 years, and for his tireless and committed charity work in the areas of Mental Health, Suicide, Homelessness and Domestic Violence. Dave is recognised for his fundraising efforts having personally raised over $350,000 to assist local families and local charities in need.
Cr Schumacher was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2016 and for WA Community Service Award in 2018 in recognition of his on-going contribution to the Mandurah Community. He has held positions on at least 20 Boards/Committees representing the City of Mandurah as well as 17 Charity/Not for Profit Boards and Committees throughout the last 16 years, as part of his own personal commitment to our community.
He is committed to continuing his fight to bring a full University Campus to Mandurah and the Peel Region, as a university will attract industry and business to our region and will ensure that we build a self-sustainable and stable local economy through providing jobs.
Positions held on Committees:
- Australia Day Awards Selection Panel
- Metro Outer Joint Development Assessment Panel
- Planning and Community Consultation Committee