LNP Leader Deb Frecklington has welcomed the endorsement of veteran police officer Glenn Doyle as the LNP’s candidate for Mundingburra.
Mr Doyle, a father of four, said his priorities include fixing Labor’s crime crisis, new dams, improving education results, cutting hospital waiting lists and building a strong economy.
“Mundingburra needs a passionate local member who is tough on crime and I’m certain Glenn will deliver,” Ms Frecklington said.
“Glenn is a well-respected and highly-decorated police officer who successfully worked his way up the ranks since joining the Queensland Police Service in 1981.
“The Palaszczuk Labor Government has allowed crime to spiral out of control and they don’t have a plan to fix it.
“Since Annastacia Palaszczuk became Premier, robberies in Townsville have increased by a staggering 191%.
“Assault, serious assault, unlawful entry and unlawful use of a motor vehicle have also skyrocketed in Townsville.
“Only the LNP has a plan to cut crime in Townsville by investing in a dedicated police helicopter to ensure police have the resources they need and bring back tough breach of bail laws.
“Glenn will be a strong voice for the people of Mundingburra.”
Mr Doyle and his family have called Townsville home since 2003.
He’s currently the Inspector, Eastern Patrol Group, Townsville District and manages general police activities in areas including Townsville, Mundingburra, Palm Island and Garbutt.
Mr Doyle was selected as the inaugural Government Coordinator for the Townsville Stronger Communities Action Group, which was established in 2016 to combat youth offending.
“Crime is among the biggest issues facing people in Mundingburra,” Mr Doyle said.
“I want to stand-up for the people of Mundingburra and use my decades of experience as police officer in the Queensland Parliament.
“I believe Deb Frecklington and her LNP team have the right priorities and that’s why I’m excited to be endorsed as the local candidate.
“A vote for the LNP on October 31 is also a vote for jobs, better roads like the Bruce Highway, no new taxes, improved health care and the New Bradfield Scheme to help combat the drought.”
LNP President David Hutchinson said Mr Doyle is another high-calibre candidate to be endorsed by the party.
“Mundingburra is desperate for a strong candidate who’s passionate about jobs, health, schools, policing and water security,” Mr Hutchinson said.
“Crime is spiralling out of control in Townsville and I couldn’t think of a better LNP candidate than Glenn Doyle.
“Mundingburra residents fed up with crime can’t waste another four years of Labor.”
