New Council finalised

Published on 01 October 2024

The city's elected body for the next four years has been finalised, with two new faces set to serve on Council.

Returning Mayor Tom Kennedy enjoyed great success with his ticket, with six members elected, including first-time Councillor Elaine Gillett.

Labor retained its two seats on Council, with Darriea Turley to be joined by newcomer Ashley Byrne.

The Council will be rounded out by returning independent Councillor Dave Gallagher.

Mayor Tom Kennedy paid tribute to outgoing Councillors and welcomed all new and returning Councillors.

"We've got a good mix of new and returning Councillors, and I'm very confident we'll all work together to continue to take the city forward," said Mayor Kennedy.

"I want to acknowledge the contribution made by Marion Browne and Ron Page throughout their respective careers, and also offer a warm welcome to our new Councillors.

"I also want to thank Council staff for all their hard work throughout the previous term that saw a lot of projects come to fruition.

"We all have an obligation to serve the city to the best of our ability and help it grow, and I look forward to Council achieving that over the next four years."

Voting results:

MAYOR

Dave Gallagher - Independent: 13.38%

Tom Kennedy - Independent: 70.42%

Darriea Turley - Labor: 16.20%

COUNCILLORS*

Labor: 22.78%

Dave Gallagher's ticket: 12.55%

Tom Kennedy's ticket: 63%

Branko Licul (Ungrouped): 1.67%

ELECTED COUNCIL: 

Tom Kennedy (Mayor), Jim Hickey, Bob Algate, Michael Boland, Alan Chandler, Hayley Jewitt, Elaine Gillett, Darriea Turley, Ashley Byrne, Dave Gallagher.

* If there is no request for a recount within 24 hours then the election for Councillors will be declared by the NSW Electoral Commission.