Peter has been a maths teacher for 30 years, including nine at South Grafton High School and some casual teaching at Maclean High School and St Andrews.
His three adult children live in Brisbane and his wife Julie is a doctor in Grafton. Peter has also served in the Royal Air Force and spent a year as a factory worker.
His other roles include volunteer fire fighting with Grafton City RFB, Secretary of Grafton Supa Oldies soccer and membership of his local church.
Peter hopes to use his experience in mathematics, engineering and teaching to strengthen the councillor team.