Abby McKibben

She announced on 8 August 2026 that she would stand as an independent candidate for mayor in the 2026 Huon Valley mayoral election of 27 October.

Career

McKibben works in local government as Manager of Community Engagement and Communications for the City of Hobart, alongside running a small business and a farm in the Huon Valley. Pulse Tasmania reports that earlier in 2026 she unsuccessfully sought Labor's nomination for the Legislative Council seat of Huon.

Positions

Announcing her candidacy, McKibben listed responsible long-term regional planning, protecting essential community services, securing more investment in the region, greater council transparency, and support for childcare and young families. She called for the state government to deliver its promised $15 million medical centre for Huonville, and said a smaller council, cut from nine to seven councillors, makes local government knowledge and community ties more important.

Summarised automatically from the linked sources. Pulse Tasmania · Huon Valley Council