OUR CANDIDATES​

​Candy Bingham

Strategic Partnerships and Community Engagement
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Candy was an independent councillor on the former Manly Council and successfully stopped the deeply flawed Manly Oval Car Park and Manly2015 Plan. She served on ten council committees. She has served four times as  Deputy Mayor of the Northern Beaches Council and has a total of 12 years experience as a Councillor.

Deeply involved in Manly, Candy supports the community push to ban boats to protect Cabbage Tree Bay and ran a successful campaign to save the iconic Manly Ferries. She acted as chief fundraiser to recreate the iconic Sea Nymphs sculpture at Fairy Bower, was former Chair of Little Manly Precinct, and served on fundraising committees for Manly Women’s Shelter, Manly Rotary and Pioneer Clubhouse. You can view her track-record in initiating projects for the Manly Ward HERE.

With more than 25 years management experience running her own  Public Relations & Marketing agency, Tymson Communications, Candy has worked with small business, not-for-profits, major corporations and local and state governments. She is a former Lady Mayoress of Sydney, Coastal Ambassador and the co-author of the recognised textbook on Public Relations in Australia.

Candy is a 3rd generation Manlyite, and is a keen ocean swimmer, bush walker, supporter of the arts and local history buff.

Taylah Schrader

Legal, Youth, Enviroment & Mental Health

Taylah is a lifetime Northern Beaches local, born and raised only a stone’s throw from the picturesque Manly Dam and a short walk to the iconic Manly Beach. Growing up in such a beautiful area has made Taylah a passionate advocate for coastal environments and the ways in which local communities can push for real changes for vulnerable ecosystems. 

She is a solicitor who practices in the field of professional indemnity, and has also held a variety of positions in commercial litigation, property and human rights law. She is a proud First Nations ally, having worked as a youth organisor for “Youth 4 the Voice” during the 2023 referendum and continues this work with her ongoing participation with the Northern Sydney First Nations Allies Community Group. 

In 2019, Taylah worked overseas as an English-language assistant in a high school in Noumea, New Caledonia, as part of a bilateral cultural program between the Australian Goverment and the Vice-Rectorat of New Caledonia. This experience, combined with her coordinator role for the political youth group “Gen Zali”, catalysed her enthusiasm for youth leadership and encouraging young people to step up for governance and advocacy roles, at all levels.

When not playing SUPBALL to entertain the masses at Manly Wharf Bar, Taylah can often be found sampling foodie delights around town, crafting and practicing her aerialist skills on the lyra (aerial hoop). 

Peter Greentree

Governance & Finance

​Peter is a lifelong resident of the Northern Beaches and has lived in Manly for over 30 years. He is semi-retired, has been a member of Good for Manly since its inception and is passionate about the local environment and its sustainability.
Peter has held various executive roles across the banking, financial markets and insurance industries. As a result of these roles, he is deeply experienced in accounting, financial modelling, data and analytics. He also has significant experience in regulatory engagement and customer advocacy.
Through Good for Manly, Peter was actively involved in the successful challenge of the viability of the Manly Oval Car Park development.

Peter is married with two adult children. He is a keen road cyclist and can be regularly seen dressed in lycra around the Manly area! He also enjoys the open spaces and everything Manly and the Northern Beaches has to offer in his spare time.

Good For Manly was established in 2011 as an incorporated community association, and is not politically aligned.
​None of our candidates, led by Northern Beaches Councillor Candy Bingham, our Executive, advisors or members
belong to any national political party. What we all have in common is our love of the greater Manly area and
desire to maintain a sense of a strong community.
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