Marghanita da Cruz

Greens Councillor
Gulgadya Ward - Inner West Council (Sep 2017-Sep 2024)

See blog at Perambuler also. For activities after January 2019 see Blog. Also active on Facebook(now disconnected) and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/marghanitadacruz/. Marghanita can be contacted, via Email and Phone, at Ramin Communications - website: https://ramin.com.au/

Elected a Leichhardt Ward Councillor on 9 September 2017 - elections in amalgamated councils in administration. (Leichhardt Ward renamed Gulgadya Ward in December 2018). Elected again December 2021 (Elections Delayed 12 months to Sep 2021 (4 year fixed term from Sep 2016 for councils not in administration. and again to Dec 2021. Elected again in Dec 2021. Elections Not contested in September 2024.

Marghanita da Cruz wants to build a community with good footpaths to public transport, community centres and green spaces. Facilities to help us lead active lives. An environment in which we look after our waterways, and harness energy from the sun and wind.

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Centenary Park, Croydon - Opening of Amenities Building

Sat 5 August, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Centenary Park, Queen Street, Croydon , NSW, Australia
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Footprints Eco Festival 27 August 2017

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White's Creek Valley (Wisdom St, Annandale)
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Marghanita da Cruz

Born in Kenya, Marghanita da Cruz migrated to Australia with her family in 1970. She was soon playing and coaching junior sports.

Moving to the Inner West in 1993, Marghanita is an advocate for footpaths, public transport, green spaces and sustainable development. She volunteers with the Rozelle Bay Community Native Nursery, was an active member of Leichhardt Council’s Heritage Committee and Climate Change Task Force, where she advocated for LED lighting and Solar Panels.

Marghanita is a small business person who has assisted government, corporate, small and community enterprises with their adoption of information and communication technology.

Marghanita has a curated exhibitions at the local shops, library and Footprints ecoFestival. She also researches local history and presents it as short walks. Marghanita practices yoga and is an avid golfer.