Mark Taylor (Australian politician)

Mark Taylor
Member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly for Seven Hills
Incumbent
Assumed office 28 March 2015
Preceded by	New seat
Personal details
Born	Toongabbie, New South Wales, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Liberal Party of Australia
Spouse(s)	Petrina Taylor
Children	2
Occupation	Police Officer

Mark Owen Taylor is an Australian politician. He has been a Liberal Party of Australia member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly since March 2015, representing the electorate of Seven Hills. He was formerly a The Hills Shire councillor.

Early life and background

Taylor was born and raised in Toongabbie, Sydney.^[1] He was educated at Model Farms High School in Baulkham Hills and James Ruse Agricultural High School in Carlingford. After school, Taylor commenced studies in environmental science at the University of Western Sydney while working for the Kuringai Council. In 1988 He joined the Australian Federal Police. In 1992 he joined the New South Wales Police Force. He was appointed a Police prosecutor in 1995 and was admitted as a Solicitor in 2003.

Political career

Taylor was elected as a councillor of The Hills Shire at the 2012 New South Wales council elections. He represents North Ward.^[2] In April 2014 it was reported that Taylor has been endorsed as the Liberal candidate for the Electoral district of Seven Hills at the next state election. Taylor subsequently went on to win the seat with an 8% margin. ^[3]

References

1. "Hills Liberals play musical chairs". Blacktown Sun (Fairfax Media). 15 April 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
2. "The Mayor, Deputy Mayor and Councillors of The Hills Shire Council". The Hills. The Hills Shire. 15 April 2014. Retrieved 24 May 2014.
3. Bates, Stephanie (11 April 2014). "Castle Hill MP Dominic Perrottet to run for Hawkesbury seat; The Hills Cr Mark Taylor to run for Seven Hills". Hills News. Retrieved 24 April 2014.