Robbie Katter
I was born and raised in Charters Towers (parents moved there from Cloncurry a couple of years before I was born). My fathers family have been in the North West for a couple of generations before him.
I own and run a property valuation firm in town. Have worked in this market since 2001 and moved to the city in early 2005. I worked two years in the mines at Charters Towers before studying at university and entering the valuation industry working in Brisbane and then Townsville for a total of 5 years before moving to Mount Isa.
I am a large footy enthusiast being partial to Rugby League. Played a lot of Rugby League until I was stopped by a recurring knee injury. Currently, I am President of Black Star Rugby League Football Club. Have played cricket at a local level and enjoyed a minor foray into local theatre productions. I enjoy a bit of Golf and Tennis and can also be partial to relaxing with a guitar at home.
I wanted to be a Councillor was because I wanted to hear some issues discussed more that I felt weren’t being confronted. I think I can offer a positive direction as a member or council by balancing visions and proposed development against responsible and viable financial operating. I believe I have a good connection with the average Joe on the street, and believe that this goes a long way when making decisions for the good of the city.
During my time at Council my goals are to put strategies into place to optimise the opportunities for all types of development in Mount Isa at present with a focus on residential accommodation. The window of opportunity is open now for the city to attract development and we, as the council need to be the conduit for this to occur. I would like to see Buchanan Park used more and to achieve a sense of unity between user groups of the facility.
