NSW council elections 2024: Warren Waddell announced as new Hornsby Shire mayor

The Hornsby Shire officially has a number of new councillors and a new Liberal mayor after the recent council election. See who is representing you here.

New Hornsby Shire mayor Warren Waddell. Picture: Supplied

The Hornsby Shire Council officially has a new mayor and four new councillors.

The New South Wales Electoral Commission announced the new council on Tuesday afternoon, which now has a Liberal majority.
Four of the incoming councillors are from the Liberal Party, two are each from the Labor and Greens parties and one is an independent.

It comes one day after it was announced Liberal candidate Warren Waddell had secured the council’s top job, having amassed more than 41.66 per cent of votes at the recent local government election.

Mr Waddell will replace fellow Liberal Philip Ruddock, a former MP who previously served 43 years in the federal parliament.

New Hornsby Shire mayor Warren Waddell. Picture: Supplied

This will be Mr Waddell’s first term as mayor but not his first time on the council.

He previously served as a councillor for Ward A for two “rewarding” terms, and even had a brief stint as deputy mayor.

“It is a great honour and a privilege to be chosen to serve my community and to represent the interests of the people of Hornsby Shire,” Mr Waddell said.

“I am looking forward to take the next step to ensuring Hornsby Shire continues to thrive.”

The former Ku-ring-gai women’s shelter board member’s priorities as mayor include preserving the shire’s natural beauty, as well as the safety, beauty and functionality of neighbourhoods.

He said he also intends to advocate for renewal of the “neglected” urban corridor and enhancing the shire’s public domain, contributing to transparent decision-making, and ensuring residents are heard.

Mr Waddell grew up in the Hornsby Shire, having attended primary and high school in Galston, before he went on to graduate from Macquarie University with an arts degree in political science.

He is the fifth generation of Waddell fruit producers and has maintained oversight of the family business.

Mr Waddell congratulated the incoming Hornsby councillors.

“I look forward to collaborating with my fellow Councillors, new and reappointed, to serve our community,” he said.

“This term there is a wide breadth of councillor experience to serve our vibrant community.

“I am looking forward to getting down to business, along with my fellow Councillors and Council staff, to deliver a range of important projects, initiatives and strategies as outlined in Council’s Delivery Program and Operational Plan.”

Find out who is representing you below.

Ward A

Hornsby Ward A Greens candidate, Olivia Simons

Liberal candidate Jane Seaglove, independent councillor Nathan Tilbury and Greens councillor Olivia Simons have been elected councillors for Ward A.

Ward A includes Asquith, Arcadia, Berowra, Berowra Heights, Brooklyn, Berrilee, Calabash, Cowan, Canoelands, Dangar Island, Dural, Fiddletown, Forest Glen, Glenorie, Galston, Glenhaven, Hornsby Heights, Laughtondale, Mt Colah, Mt Kuring-gai, Maroota, Middle Dural and Singletons Mill.

Mr Tilbury has been re-elected for another term, while Ms Seaglove and Ms Simons are entering their first terms.

Ward B

2024 NSW Local Government election: Lead Greens candidate for Ward B, Hornsby, Monika Ball. Picture: Supplied

Labor candidate Janelle McIntosh, Liberal candidate Sallianne McClelland and Greens candidate Monika Ball were all re-elected for Ward B.

Ward B includes Hornsby, Normanhurst, Pennant Hills, Thornleigh, Wahroonga, Waitara and Westleigh.

All three women have been re-elected as councillors.

Ward C

Labor candidate Matthew Conley and Liberal councillor Verity Greenwood and candidate Ben McSweeney were elected for Ward C.

Ward C includes Beecroft, Castle Hill, Cheltenham, Cherrybrook, North Epping and West Pennant Hills.

Dr Greenwood was an already sitting councillor while Mr McSweeney and Mr Conley are about to enter their first terms.