Randwick mayor named as Labor’s Kathy Neilson
Randwick has elected a new mayor at an extraordinary council meeting on Wednesday night
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LABOR’S Kathy Neilson has been elected the new mayor of Randwick.
Cr Neilson was voted in earlier this evening at an extraordinary council meeting.
It comes after former mayor Lindsay Shurey announced she was standing down to contest the state seat of Coogee.
Cr Danny Said, also Labor, was elected deputy mayor.
The new mayor said sustainability, the environment and opposing high rise development were high on her list of priorities.
“I look forward to continuing to deliver great services to the community and uphold the legacy of sustainability and care for the environment that has become a defining attribute of council in recent times,” she said.
“I intend to advocate on behalf of our residents and will campaign to stop high rise buildings and bring planning powers back to council. I believe that residents have a right to have a voice in the amenity and development of our community.
“I look forward to the challenges of the coming year, and I will ensure that I will be accessible and available to all members of Council, staff and the community.”
The mayoral election follows the announcement today of Therese Manns as the new general manager of Randwick Council.
“Randwick has a bright future under this new team and I feel confident that council will continue to be a strong leader in local government and will serve the community well,” Mayor Neilson said.