BREAKING: Cr Rose Swadling announces retirement
UPDATE: Locals respond to news of dedicated councillor's decision
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UPDATE 11.30AM: AS news broke this morning of Cr Swadling's retirement next year, messages from well-wishers began flooding in.
When asked about her time in Council, Ms Swadling said she was humbled to have worked within the local community to bring about change.
"I've never been one for recognition; I think of myself as a quiet achiever," she said.
INITIAL: ROCKHAMPTON Regional Councillor Rose Swadling confirmed this morning she will retire from council in March 2020, at the end of her current term.
Cr Swadling said she felt very emotional after members of the local indigenous communities spoke her praise during the signing of the Murri Binda Statement of Cooperation at the Boathouse restaurant.
Thalep Ahmat, CEO of Bidgerdii Community Health Service, said Cr Swadling had been involved in indigenous events for many years.
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"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support of our community over forty-eight years," he said.
"We hope you remain in contact with us after you step down from council."
Cr Swadling, who worked with the Red Cross prior to joining council, was elected 26 years ago.
She has worked with representatives from five indigenous health services towards the Statement, which empowers mental health and addiction health professional to adopt a more cooperative approach to healing.
Originally published as BREAKING: Cr Rose Swadling announces retirement
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