Raised in Vale Park, James Williams, Councillor for Town of Walkerville, has lived and worked his entire life within the Council area with his wife, Chris, and young family.

James has 35 years’ business experience in Walkerville as owner of Pegi Williams Bookshop.

With two terms as Deputy Mayor, Chair of the Strategic Planning and Development Policy Committee, Deputy Chair of the Wesleyan Cemetery, member on the Council Assessment Panel and Audit Committee, James is able to impart his longstanding knowledge from his time on Council.

James has a focus on considering the financial impacts of Council decisions on ratepayers to ensure Council’s plans, including the Asset Management Plan, the Long Term Financial Plan and Strategic Plan, reflects the community’s needs.

Q&A with James

Q: What is a fun fact about yourself?
A: For over 10 years, as part of the South Australian Road Runners Club, a Vale Park resident and myself have organised a weekly Thursday morning 10km run or walk from the old YMCA site. It’s free, we have a Facebook page that shows the run route each week, we have around 150+ members and their ages range from 16 to 80. The running is fun, but the coffee on Walkerville Terrace afterwards is better though!

Q: How long have you lived in the Town of Walkerville?
A: 58 years.

Q: What is your favourite part or place within the Township?
A: Walkerville Oval, Hamilton Reserve, Linear Park, my home and my business.

Q: What is your key area of focus while on Council and what do you hope to achieve as part of this?
A: Improving community, strategic planning, heritage and open space/environment in the Township.