Well-known former environment campaigner, handyman and veteran Councillor with a strong presence in Noosa Sporting groups and a long-term campaigner for Clean-Up Australia and recycling issues.  A mostly supportive voting record on environment, resident and STA issues.

Joe supported making STAs inconsistent in all residential property zones, not just low density, in the 2020 Noosa Plan. He promises to address paid visitor parking to fund free buses and drop the transport levy.

Has a record of supporting river improvement issues such as the oyster pilot program.