Term expires as Councillor: 2026
First elected: 2022
A local business owner of Hope & Me in the Quadrant Mall for 13 years, Camp Quality companion 10 years, Cityprom Board member for five years - three as Chairperson, Marketing Committee for four years - three as Chairperson, Governance committee member for two years.
Completion of Australian Institute of Company Directors Course, creator of the 'Get Vocal Buy Local' initiative and facilitator of 'Lifting the Lid on Mental Health' information sharing platform.
A previous member of the City of Launceston Lions Club 5 years, 1 year as Treasurer. Winner Launceston Chamber of Commerce Retail Entrepreneur Award 2018, S Group Top 5 #Wonder100 Wonderchaser 2018, Finalist Telstra Business Women's Award 2019.
Creator of the free community event 'The Mad Hatters Twilight Festival' running for six years prior to COVID. Real experience in finance, governance, marketing, events and community engagement. A committed community leader, dedicated to understanding the challenges and barriers of all our people.
Passionate about Launceston, its businesses and people and looking forward to having a positive impact on the future success of our municipality. People Passion Purpose
Special Council Committees: Cataract Gorge Advisory Committee, Community Grants (Organisations) Program, Events Sponsorship Assessment Panel (Chair) and Youth Advisory Group
External Committees: Launceston Safer Communities Partnership
Councillor McMahon is Patron of: Soroptimist International Launceston