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About Elise
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Green voter since 1984
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Member since 1989
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Core campaign team member in every European Election since 1989
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Ran daily street stall during EU Referendum campaign
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Core campaign team member in every General and Council election 1990
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Researched, designed and produced campaign literature, briefings, press releases, information for social media, petitions, campaign letters, newsletters, and casework letters for residents
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Experience in policy development and implementation
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Elected City Councillor 1999-2002 and 2004-2016
- Chaired Planning Committee, Economic Development Committee, Area Committee.
- Shadow Green Group Spokesperson for Planning & Economic Development
- Represented Council at planning enquiries
- First Green Lord Mayor of Oxford 2011-12
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Represented local Green Party at transport and planning policy public enquiries
Current Party posts
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Chair, AGC since 2016
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AGC Rep on Political Committee since 2015
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Canvassing training for local parties across the regions
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Previous Party posts
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AGC Rep on the Political Strategy Working Group
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GPRC Rep
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Co-Vice Chair, AGC
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Conference Committee Convener
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Volunteer, Conference Press Office Team 1992-98
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Canvassing training at Conference
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Founder member, Green Party Committee of 100 (direct action group)
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Founder member, Green Party Trade Union Group
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Delegate, Federation of European Green Parties Congress, 1996
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Numerous local party posts
Other Positions
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Advisory Board Member, Southern Policy Centre
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Director, Free West Papua Campaign
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Management Committee member, Cyclox (Oxford cycling campaign)
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Member, Oxford Civic Society Planning Group
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Co-Chair, local residents’ association
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Volunteer with local homeless outreach
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Member, Jews for Justice for Palestinians
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Member, organising committee, Oxford Eid Extravaganza
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I believe that my knowledge and understanding of what it is to be a Green Party activist, my passion for social, economic and environmental justice, my work as a local Councillor and as a regional officer for two MEPs, plus years of campaign and media experience, will make me a strong candidate for the South East Region.
MEP Work 2008-2014
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Regional Liaison Officer for Caroline Lucas MEP (2008-2010) & Keith Taylor MEP (2010-2014)
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Researching and drafting responses to constituent enquiries
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Research into constituency campaigns and issues including preparing briefings, campaign statements, drafting consultation responses
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Monitoring local and national media, writing press releases and letters to local and national media and organising press stunts
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Liaising with campaigning organisations and community groups
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Representing and speaking on behalf of the MEP at public meetings and campaign events
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Organising constituency visits and associated media work
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Extensive media experience
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Local radio panels and guest slots, national and regional TV interviews, Sunday Politics Show, regional TV debate, presenting a regional news story at Green Party Conference for the BBC, writing press releases, social media as a campaign tool
Public speaking
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Public rallies and meetings, council meetings, community events, conferences, public enquiries.
Since 2016 I have represented my local party as a speaker at pro Remain and People’s Vote rallies in Oxford
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Accomplishments include:
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Researched and drafted Keith Taylor's submission to HS2 high speed rail UK Government public consultation
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Organised and publicised sell-out screenings of fracking film Drill Baby Drill
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Promoted dialogue between different groups and individuals leading to the foundation of the Oxon Sustainable Flood Plan Group
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Researched and produced materials for successful anti-rail fares price rise stunts
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Research work and production of materials dealing with the impact of planning applications on air pollution
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