Career
She was previously a Yarra Ranges Shire councillor, representing Lyster Ward from 2005 until her election to the Upper House in 2014, being successfully reelected in 2008 and 2012. During her time as a local Councillor she was President of the VLGA and the Eastern Transport Coalition. Samantha is the Victorian Greens spokesperson for Public Transport, Roads and Road Safety, Forests, Planning and Local Government.