NEW COUNCIL TEAM FOR THE SHOALHAVEN - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

22 December 2021 

Shoalhaven City Council is excited to share the results of the successful candidates for each Ward who will sit as the new City Councillors for the next Council term to September 2024. Results were released on Wednesday, 22
 December 2021 when the election count was finalised. 

Elected candidates for each Ward include: 

Mayor  

Amanda Findley 

Ward 1 

John Wells 

Tonia Gray  

Serena Copley 

Matthew Norris

Ward 2 

Greg Watson 

Christen Evan 

John Kotlash  

Paul Ell 

Ward 3 

Mark Kitchener 

Patricia White 

Liza Butler  

Muriel D’Ath (Moo)  

The new team includes eight new Councillors. 

Council CEO, Stephen Dunshea said: “I am looking forward to working with the newly elected Councillors to confirm their priorities and set the direction for the Shoalhaven for the coming term of Council.” 

“New Councils bring a renewed look at issues and priorities for our region. As well as continuing to provide essential services for our communities, Council staff are ready and eager to respond to,  and implement, new decisions made by the incoming councillors. ” Mr Dunshea said. 

The new Councillors will undertake intensive induction briefings commencing early January 2022 to enable the CEO and the Executive Team to bring the new Councillors up to speed on many of the current Council projects, challenges and opportunities. 

The first Ordinary Meeting for the new Councillors will be held on Tuesday, 25 January 2022 in the Council Chambers, and can be viewed through the live stream on Council’s website. 

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Pre-election Candidate Sessions ​- Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release

 

12 July 2021

Shoalhaven City Council invites all Shoalhaven Local Government 2021 election candidates to a pre-election candidate session in Nowra or Ulladulla on Wednesday, 21 July 2021. Each session will provide candidates with information regarding Council’s core business, as well as explaining the role of Councillors and the Mayor.  

Shoalhaven City Council’s CEO, Stephen Dunshea encourages all candidates to attend the sessions to ensure they understand the roles and responsibilities of becoming a Councillor or Mayor.  

“Our pre-election candidate sessions are there to help our new candidates better understand the role Council plays, in particular the roles and responsibilities of becoming a Councillor or Mayor of the City.” Mr. Dunshea said.  

“Each session will provide an overview on the legal and ethical responsibilities, time commitment required, available support and the skills required to successfully fulfil the roles of Mayor and/or Councillor.” Mr. Dunshea said.  

“I hope every candidate is able to attend a session, whether it be in-person or online, and that they leave feeling informed.” Mr. Dunshea noted. 

The pre-election candidate sessions will take place on Wednesday, 21 July 2021 at the Ulladulla Civic Centre from 9:30am to 12:30pm and at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre from 4pm to 7pm. At this stage, these sessions will run as planned, with further assessments made on their feasibility as information comes to hand. 

For further information on the upcoming Council elections and voting, please head to: https://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au/Council/About-Shoalhaven-City-Council/Council-Elections-Voting.  

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