Update 10:30
Cr Kate Dight has been re-elected Mayor of Inverell Shire, with Cr Jo Williams re-elected Deputy Mayor, at today’s September Ordinary Council Meeting.
Both councillors were returned to their respective positions unopposed, with no other nominations received.
Cr Dight and Cr Williams were first elected Mayor and Deputy Mayor following the 2024 NSW Local Government Elections and will continue in those leadership roles for the remainder of the current term of Council.
Mayor Dight thanked her fellow councillors for their continued confidence and said she was honoured to continue serving the Inverell Shire community.
“It is a privilege to be re-elected Mayor and to continue working alongside my fellow councillors, Council staff and our community. I look forward to building on the work already undertaken by our Council and maintaining a strong focus on the priorities and opportunities of Inverell Shire.”
Deputy Mayor Williams said she appreciated the support of her fellow councillors and welcomed the opportunity to continue in the role.
“I am pleased to continue supporting Mayor Dight and working with Council to deliver positive outcomes for residents across the Shire,” Cr Williams said.
Council congratulates Cr Dight and Cr Williams on their re-election and looks forward to their continued leadership.
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The elections for Inverell Shire Council’s Mayor and Deputy Mayor positions are taking place today.
Current Inverell Shire Council Mayor Kate Dight is expected to be re-elected to the position for a further two-year term at today’s council meeting.
The current term is coming to an end with Mayor Dight indicating her intentions to run again for the position
No other nominations are expected this morning to challenge the positions with Mayor Dight and her Deputy Mayor Jo Williams expected to continue in their roles.
