Councillor McGrath has lived in Yass Valley since 1998 and has been actively involved in the community through a variety of local organisations. He was the public face behind the green door at the popular Kidz Blitz toy and gift shop in Comur Street for eleven years. Cr McGrath also has a long association with local government, having previously served as a Councillor and the Deputy Mayor of Queanbeyan City Council and two previous terms with Yass Valley Council. Proudly returning in 2022, Cr McGrath’s vision is to create a cleaner, greener and more prosperous Yass Valley with well-maintained roads, better services, more employment opportunities and a greater diversity of dwelling types and sizes to meet the growing needs of the community.