Darryn Lyons is best known in Geelong as the mohawked mayor. His flamboyant style saw him win the mayoral vote in 2013, but three years later he and fellow councillors were sacked.
Sarah Hathway played a lead role in the local campaign for marriage equality through her involvement with Geelong Rainbow Inc and Say Yes Geelong groups.
Christine Couzens has previously worked as an electorate officer for former Member for Geelong Ian Trezise, as a community law advisor and as a community development officer.