Father-of-two most likely to be new Moreton Bay Regional Councillor for Division 2
A father-of-two and lifelong resident is most likely to be the new Moreton Bay Regional Councillor for Division 2 – which was vacated by Mayoral candidate Peter Flannery.
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While it is not official Mark Booth looks set to become the new Moreton Bay Regional Councillor for Division 2.
The division was previously held by Peter Flannery, who is running for Mayor.
Mr Booth, a Burpengary East resident has lived in the area his whole life.
He is leading the charge for Division 2 with 48.82 per cent of the votes counted so far.
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“I am feeling happy, but there are mixed emotions due to everything else that is going on at the moment,” Mr Booth said.
“I am looking forward to be officially elected and getting to work.”
Mr Booth said the rapidly changing situation had led him to re-evaluate his priorities.
“I think most priorities will be put on hold, my No. 1 priority is going to be delivering the stimulus package and helping residents and local business owners weather the storm of the coronavirus and help them recover afterwards,” he said.
The father-of-two said he put his hand up for the role after noticing a “dramatic change” in his neighbourhood the past six years.
“The style of developments has changed and I was concerned by children and the next generation would not have the opportunity to have the privileged life I had growing up, or the choice to live on semi acreage,” Mr Booth said.
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“I decided to stop complaining about it and to be apart of the solution.”
Mr Booth said he had a long list of things he would like to implement during the next four years, including neighbourhood plans.
“I’m looking forward to jumping in and just doing it,” he said.
The race for Mayor is still close with Peter Flannery (29.14 per cent) just ahead of Chris Thompson (28.21 per cent).
Division 5 is also still a three-horse race between Sandra Ruck, Troy Fernandez and Peter Parkes.
Karl Winchester looks very likely to secure Division 6.
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