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About Elise

Green voter since 1984
Member since 1989
Core campaign team member in every European Election since 1989
Ran daily street stall during EU Referendum campaign
Core campaign team member in every General and Council election 1990
Researched, designed and produced campaign literature, briefings, press releases, information for social media, petitions, campaign letters, newsletters, and casework letters for residents
Experience in policy development and implementation
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

Represented local Green Party at transport and planning policy public enquiries

Current Party posts

Chair, AGC since 2016
AGC Rep on Political Committee since 2015
Canvassing training for local parties across the regions

Previous Party posts

AGC Rep on the Political Strategy Working Group
GPRC Rep
Co-Vice Chair, AGC
Conference Committee Convener
Volunteer, Conference Press Office Team 1992-98
Canvassing training at Conference
Founder member, Green Party Committee of 100 (direct action group)
Founder member, Green Party Trade Union Group
Delegate, Federation of European Green Parties Congress, 1996
Numerous local party posts

Other Positions

Advisory Board Member, Southern Policy Centre
Director, Free West Papua Campaign
Management Committee member, Cyclox (Oxford cycling campaign)
Member, Oxford Civic Society Planning Group
Co-Chair, local residents’ association
Volunteer with local homeless outreach
Member, Jews for Justice for Palestinians
Member, organising committee, Oxford Eid Extravaganza

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

Regional Liaison Officer for Caroline Lucas MEP (2008-2010) & Keith Taylor MEP (2010-2014)

Researching and drafting responses to constituent enquiries
Research into constituency campaigns and issues including preparing briefings, campaign statements, drafting consultation responses
Monitoring local and national media, writing press releases and letters to local and national media and organising press stunts
Liaising with campaigning organisations and community groups
Representing and speaking on behalf of the MEP at public meetings and campaign events
Organising constituency visits and associated media work

Extensive media experience

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

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:

Researched and drafted Keith Taylor's submission to HS2 high speed rail UK Government public consultation
Organised and publicised sell-out screenings of fracking film Drill Baby Drill
Promoted dialogue between different groups and individuals leading to the foundation of the Oxon Sustainable Flood Plan Group
Researched and produced materials for successful anti-rail fares price rise stunts
Research work and production of materials dealing with the impact of planning applications on air pollution

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