Rolf Light to run for council in 2024
A former Fraser Coast councillor who retired in 2020 will throw his hat in the ring again in 2024, this time for a different division.
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Former Fraser Coast councillor Rolf Light has announced he will come out of retirement to contest the next
council election for Division 10, potentially taking on incumbent Zane O’Keefe.
Mr Light retired in 2020 after two terms and eight years as the councillor for Division 5, which is now held by councillor Jade Wellings.
“I made the decision to run as a candidate for Division 10 in the Fraser Coast Council elections in March 2024,” Mr Light said.
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“I have been receiving feedback from the community expressing the need for a proactive and accessible councillor who can effectively engage with them.
“I am excited about the opportunity to serve as the representative for Division 10 and provide the constituents with the kind of meaningful engagement and community connection they deserve.”
When he announced his retirement in 2020, Mr Light thanked his colleagues and his wife Ann for their support during his time in council.
“I am humbled by their support and encouragement during the last eight years. It has been the greatest privilege to serve the community of this great region,” he said.
“I wish the new council the very best for the next four years. I ask the new council to continue the legacy of the last four years and our focus on disaster management.
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“I wish to say a very special thank you for my wife Ann, who supported me in this journey. Without Ann’s support the last eight years would have been impossible.”
Mr Light previously held the position of Chair of the Audit Committee, Finance Committee, and the Local Disaster Management Group.
“Additionally, with my 45 years of business experience and emergency service experience, and a common sense, back to basics approach, that will be a benefit to the council and the community,” he said.
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