Kathy Duff announces tilt at top job in South Burnett council

Burnett grazier, businesswoman and councillor Kathy Duff has announced her intention to run for South Burnett mayor in March 2024. This is her plan:

Burnett grazier, businesswoman and councillor Kathy Duff has announced her intention to run for South Burnett mayor at the March 2024 local government election.

Burnett grazier, businesswoman and councillor Kathy Duff has announced her intention to run for South Burnett mayor at the March 2024 local government election.

Ms Duff, who runs her runs her own cattle grazing and timber business, has served more than 20 years as a councillor for the South Burnett and Wondai Shire councils, including a stint as deputy mayor.

Ms Duff said she’d had “countless” messages of support from the South Burnett community since word got out.

She said she had the time, energy, experience and passion to serve the community and take it forward.

Burnett grazier, businesswoman and councillor Kathy Duff has announced her intention to run for South Burnett mayor at the March 2024 local government election.

Ms Duff has released a five-point plan she believes will deliver an effective council:

1. Reduce council waste for affordable rates

2. Fix the roads, potholes and drains

3. Bring the depots back to the towns and restore local pride

4. Cut red tape to give businesses a break

5. Keep the divisions to support community decisions

“I know the community want a council that spends the ratepayer dollar as if it were their own, and the council I lead will do just that,” Ms Duff said.

South Burnett Peace of Mind founder Rhonda Trivett and councillor Kirstie Schumacher have also announced their intention to run for mayor.

Incumbent Mayor Brett Otto is on extended leave for health reasons and will not be contesting the next election.

The Queensland local government elections will be held on March 16, 2024.