Baptism of Fire part 2

By Alan Lander

With many new faces, and the immediate impact of Covid-19, it has been a baptism of fire for both ‘new’ and re-elected councillors.

Noosa Today asked for their views on a range of issues, after one year on the job.

Last week featured responses from Mayor Clare Stewart and Crs Joe Jurisevic and Amelia Lorentson.

This week: Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie and Crs Tom Wegener, Karen Finzel and Brian Stockwell.

Q: What have you found to be the most challenging aspects of handling Covid’s effects?

Cr Wilkie: “The challenge involved accepting the certainty of uncertainty, and that multiple, valid, but conflicting interests can be at play at the same time.

“Some in our community have suffered great…