Georges River Councillor Kathryn Landsberry has been honoured for 20 years of service in local government.
The award was presented at the 2025 Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Annual Conference. This was held at the Western Sydney Convention Centre in Penrith from 23–25 November 2025. LGNSW President Phyllis Miller gave Cr Landsberry a Certificate of Service. This was to recognise her outstanding contribution to the community.
Mayor Elise Borg praised and congratulated Councillor Landsberry during a Mayoral Minute at the December Council Meeting. She said this recognition is about more than just longevity.
"Councillor Landsberry's career is defined by integrity, courage and an unwavering commitment to the people of Georges River and, previously, Kogarah."
"She makes decisions for one reason only — because they are in the best interests of the community."
Cr Landsberry was Georges River Council's first Deputy Mayor in 2017 and served again in 2021 and 2022–2023. She leads the Community and Culture Committee. She is also a member of the Sports Advisory Committee.
Her local government journey began at Kogarah Municipal Council in 2004, where she also served as Deputy Mayor from 2007 to 2008.
One of her most passionate efforts has been fighting to rebuild Carss Park Pool at its current location after it closed in 2019. Thanks to her persistence, the NSW Government is now preparing to seek tenders for the rebuild project.
"Councillor Landsberry's 20-year milestone represents an exemplary career defined by service, honesty and leadership."
"Georges River is stronger because of her work," Mayor Borg said.
"On behalf of Council and the community, I extend my warmest congratulations and deepest appreciation to Cr Landsberry on this well-deserved honour."
Reflecting on her achievements, Councillor Landsberry said some of her proudest moments have been the quiet ones, when she's helped someone, achieved a favourable outcome, and really made a difference to the lives of community members.
"I've always tried to approach everything with integrity – not always what's popular, but what's right," she said.
"Local government is a legitimate level of government. It's not just an act of State Parliament; it plays a vital role in shaping communities."
"People often think councils are just about potholes, rubbish and development applications, but it's so much more. We deliver services that touch everyday lives including libraries, childcare, parks and open spaces, waste collection, pools, footpaths, stormwater, trees, community events and more."
"Councils also provide diverse job opportunities and employ many local people, which makes them unique and deeply connected to the communities they serve. We achieve so much more when we work together, collaboratively, to get outcomes that matter."
