Councillor of the City of Stirling from 2009 - 2013 for the Hamersley Ward. Councillor Cooke had over 20 years' experience in health care primarily in the field of community health. She represented her local community on the executive of Gwelup Progress Association and Lake Gwelup Primary School Council and was recognised for her volunteering and leadership in advocating for marginalised people and groups. Cr Cooke was committed to bringing life back into local communities through social and environmental initiatives that resulted in sustainable, safe and vibrant neighbourhoods for families and people from all walks of life. Cr Cooke was a member of several committees including: The Infrastructure and Community Development Committee, the House Committee, the Mirrabooka Project Steering Committee and the Mindarie Regional Council Natural Environment Working Group.
