A commitment to address challenges and seize opportunities summarises the approach Toowoomba Region Mayor Geoff McDonald and fellow Councillors will adopt in the new quadrennial local government term.
Following today's (April 3, 2024) swearing in ceremony for the elected representatives at the Annex, the Region's 11 Councillors turned their attention to the post-election meeting of Council at City Hall for the appointment of the Deputy Mayor (see separate release). Cr Rebecca Vonhoff was appointed Deputy Mayor for the new term.
Mayor McDonald said he was grateful for the community support shown to him and the other 10 elected representatives.
"Toowoomba Regional Council is unique in comparison with many other local authorities across Queensland where there was substantial change in the elected members," Mayor McDonald said.
"Our community has shown faith in the Councillors who stood for election and endorsed our two newcomers, Cr Gary Gardner and Cr Trevor Manteufel. Cr Edwina Farquhar also was elected for the first time. I acknowledge all today's Councillors and everyone who showed the courage and commitment to put themselves forward for election.
"The first 100 days will be an important time for the new Council team. It will be a formative time where we need to work positively as a group of elected representatives for the good of our community and the entire Council organisation that will support our efforts. We must never lose sight of this objective.
