Jeff McNeill was previously a councillor with the East Gippsland Shire from 2012-2016.

Mr McNeill has decided to contest the 2020 elections because of a desire to bring a collaborative approach to the council chamber.

His vision is to be part of a harmonious Council that listens, consults with the community and leaves behind individual ideologies.

A former paralympian, Mr McNeill is happily married with two adult children and has lived in Bairnsdale for more than 50 years.