[1] Speaking on her upbringing, Campbell stated that her parents were small business owners who supported the Liberal premiership of John Howard and the tenure of Peter Costello as Treasurer.
In September 2022, Campbell stood down from her position as deputy chair of the council's transport portfolio after criticising the City of Melbourne's bike lane rollout.
Campbell argued the bike lane rollout was increasing traffic congestion and stunting the CBD’s economic recovery.
[8] In 2024, Campbell was the running mate of Nicholas Reece who was contesting the role of Lord Mayor at the 2024 Melbourne City Council election.
The AFR reported that journalist and former Liberal staffer James Campbell, the husband of the candidate, supported her pre-selection and became the primary carer of their children during the preselection period.