Port Stephens councillor Jaimie Abbott speaks out after Facebook criticism for having children

Sage Swinton
July 25 2021 - 6:00pm
JUGGLE: Port Stephens councillor Jaimie Abbott, pictured with her sons Harvey, 2, and Harrison, 1, says she felt the need to call out the social media criticism for missing meetings and having children. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
JUGGLE: Port Stephens councillor Jaimie Abbott, pictured with her sons Harvey, 2, and Harrison, 1, says she felt the need to call out the social media criticism for missing meetings and having children. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

A Port Stephens councillor has spoken out after being criticised on social media for her ability to serve the community while being a mum of two small children.

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Sage Swinton

Sage Swinton

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Sage Swinton is a news reporter who was born and bred in the Hunter. She has been with the Newcastle Herald since June 2020, and covers Newcastle council as well as other general news.

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