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Moreton Bay Regions’ First

Female Deputy Mayor

Division 7 Councillor Denise Sims has been chosen to become Moreton
Bay Region’s first female Deputy Mayor.
In a landmark first for the Council, the voting for Deputy Mayor was
conducted publicly via a livestream on Council’s website.
“I’m looking forward to working with our new look Council, bringing
diversity of thinking and skills that will help our region flourish,” Cr Sims
said.
“I see it as my duty now to be a loyal supporter of the Mayor, act as a
conduit between the Council Chamber and the Mayor’s office, and also
step up in the Mayor’s absence.
“As we chart a path to economic recovery through the COVID-19 crisis, I
don’t want to see any community groups, charities, sporting organisations
or our environment forgotten in our planning.
“I am passionate about green space, and want to see communities with
higher densities get additional parks and infrastructure.
“I’ve worked to change our desired standard of service and the amounts
developers are charged to help meet community needs.
“That’s how in the last term I delivered 23 park installations or
improvements in my own division, now I want to roll that out regionally
to green Moreton Bay.
“I’m passionate about making our region more accessible and inclusive
for people with disabilities, so that our buildings, parks and amenities
work for everyone.
“The work council has delivered in this space is nothing short of amazing
winning several awards like the Backstage Pass for quiet hour in our
libraries for those with autism or requiring individual assistance
“I cant wait to get started in the role. Its an immense privilege for me to
have this opportunity and I want to serve the residents of Moreton Bay to
the highest standard.
“The most important part of being a local Councillor is listening and
acting and local residents can count on me to do both.
“Alongside this commitment residents can expect unity across Council.
“We can only achieve things if we work together.
“I’m looking forward to working for Mayor Peter Flannery and with my
fellow councillor to make Moreton Bay Region the best it can be.”

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I cant wait to get
started in the role. Its an
immense privilege for me
to have this opportunity
and I want to serve the
residents of Moreton Bay
to the highest
standard.