Lou has already demonstrated a commitment to listening and understanding what is happening for the electorate, and most importantly finding ways to take this forward with clear and well articulated principals to guide her decision making should she be elected. If you get an opportunity to talk with Lou, regardless of your political position, I think you will be refreshed by her approach.

Lou cares about the broader community not just those close to her or who think the same way as her. She looks at issues in terms of long term sustainable solutions rather than quick fix/quick fall apart and single issue politics. Its so refreshing to hear a candidate talk about what’s important to local people without the negative politics of constantly slamming other parties or candidates.

Lou Costa is local and she listens. She has been wonderful when we ask her to do things in Euroa.. fast, furious and finished. Does what she says she will do….

Louise has a strong social conscience and an avid commitment to improving lives. She consistently combines an extensive knowledge of the environment and the challenges it faces, with a practical problem solving approach. In a world where apathy and acceptance seem to prevail she stands up for what she believes and puts herself forward as a much needed voice.

Lou is a community champion. With a strong sense of social justice. With a love of the land and a preparedness to protect all that we care about. Her focus on quality of life, encompasses health, housing, and respect for your neighbour. She combines knowledge with passion to go after clever and enduring solutions. No matter the challenge, Lou will find a pathway to success, just by listening, questioning and then doing!

Shepparton had a wonderful independent Member of State Parliament in Suzanna Sheed and now we have the chance of an equally wonderful independent in Lou Costa.

This is an opportunity too good to miss, and so we need to vote for Lou and support her campaign in any way we can!

Lou will provide a thoughtful and collaborative voice for our district.

An amazing independent candidate who can help bring Shepparton out of the funding drought we’ve endured under the same stale incumbents for far too long.

Lou lives, breaths and loves the Goulburn Valley. She has never been a member of a political party. Lou is a small business owner, loves the vibrancy and diversity of this community. She is endorsed by Voices for Goulburn Valley and Shepparton is lucky to have a genuine community independent candidate.

I have known Lou for more than 20 years as a landscape gardener, artist, musician and passionate environmentalist. I am so pleased that Lou has put her hand up to represent this community in the Victorian parliement. We need an independent candidate with integrity, kindness, intelligence and courage to selflessly present the important issues in our community – and Lou fits the bill. She listens, she cares and she is a clear and compassionate thinker. I have lived here for 35 years and for 27 of those years Shepparton has been represented by the Liberal/Nationals and we have been resoundingly ignored. For eight short years Suzanna Sheed stepped up as our independent candidate and brought more funding and attention to Shepparton than any of the major parties did in three decades.Suzanna has left a powerful legacy in health care, education and water rights. I firmly believe Lou Costa can continue this legacy and move it forward with energy, commitment and importantly – honesty.

What the political scene needs right now is a candidate who is well grounded, with a compassionate nature and the energy to make a difference in the Shepparton community and Lou Costa is the perfect person. I have known and worked with Lou for over twenty five years and she never lets you down. Her word is good and her heart is always looking out for others. She was born and bred in Shepparton and really wants to see the community thrive,

A truly independent candidate is the best answer to solving the current challenges of the Goulburn Valley so get behind Lou Costa in the upcoming state election.