About Cr Steven Toomey
Councillor Steven Toomey
I was first elected as Councillor for The Gap Ward in 2016 and was honoured to be re-elected in 2020 and 2024. I have proudly called Brisbane home for more than 25 years, and raising my family here in The Gap Ward has given me a strong connection to our local community. I am committed to improving community facilities and infrastructure for local families, schools, businesses and community groups, while also protecting and caring for our local environment.
Before joining Council, I worked for a global electrical engineering company as an estimator in their building technologies division. I first attained an electrical trade qualification through an apprenticeship and went on to gain further qualifications in both project management and business.
As Councillor, I am focused on delivering improvements to local parks, roads, footpaths and major infrastructure in the ward.
I am President of Men of The Trees (MOTT) Queensland, which works locally to improve the ecosystem of our urban environment. I am also a committee member of the local environmental group Save Our Waterways Now (SOWN), which was founded by a former Councillor for The Gap Ward, the late Mr Brian Hallinan. In my spare time, you’ll find me attending local habitat group working bees with other residents who share my passion for the environment, fixing bits and pieces down at The Gap Repair Café, or cheering on the GPS down at the Ashgrove Sports Club. I also enjoy riding around this great city and hiking through some of the fantastic tracks we have on our doorstep in Keperra and the Enoggera Reservoir.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of my role as Councillor is supporting junior members of the community through schools, Scouts and sporting clubs. Having been a Sea Scout, competitive swimmer, cricketer and hockey player, I know the value of maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle. I am proud to show my support for our local athletes striving for Brisbane 2032, and for sporting clubs across the ward.
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