Page 12 - BOL May20 Edition

Majority Clearout

As New Council

Takes Office

On Wednesday 22nd April our new Mayor and 12 Local “This is an important day for our region and I congratulate
Councillors officially took office. Seven of the thirteen the councillors on being elected to lead our community at
Council positions have new representation. a time when leadership is needed most,” Mayor Flannery
said.
The newly elected Mayor and Councillors could not meet
as a group due to social distancing requirements. “Having met with all our councillors to discuss their
priorities and ideas for our region, I’m pleased that they are
Councillors took the Declaration of Office in front of CEO collectively focussed on the immediate need for financial
Greg Chemello, on a rotation spaced 15 minutes apart. support and economic recovery, as our region fights to
come back from coronavirus.
The new Moreton Bay Regional Council is:
(Newly elected representatives highlighted) “I’m very pleased to have six returning councillors bringing
Mayor: Peter Flannery their experience back to the chamber, and six new
Division 1: Brooke Savige councillors bringing fresh ideas with them.
Division 2: Mark Booth
Division 3: Adam Hain “I’d particularly like to welcome our three new female
Division 4: Jodie Shipway Councillors - Jodie Shipway (Div 4), Sandra Ruck (Div 5)
Division 5: Sandra Ruck and Cath Tonks (Div 9) - increasing female representation
Division 6: Karl Winchester in our team of 12 up to five alongside Brooke Savige (Div
Division 7: Denise Sims 1) and Denise Sims (Div 7).
Division 8: Mick Gillam
Division 9: Cath Tonks “I also want to thank the community for putting their faith
Division 10: Matt Constance in me to lead through this uncertain time.
Division 11: Darren Grimwade
Division 12: Tony Latter “When we started this campaign, we didn’t know we’d