Cassowary Coast Regional Council has welcomed the region’s first female Mayor Teresa Millwood following the Queensland Local Government elections late last month.
The council has also nominated Nicholas Pervan as Deputy Mayor.
Alongside the declaration of office for Mayor Millwood were new Councillors Peter Reed (Division one) and Ellen Jessop (Division two), as well as returning Councillors Trudy Tschui (Division three), Nicholas Pervan (Division four), Jeff Baines (Division five) and Renee McLeod (Division six).
Mayor Millwood congratulated her fellow Councillors on their appointments and said she’s looking forward to working with Council to deliver priorities for the community.
“We need to get back to essential services and provide value for money so that our community is satisfied that they’re receiving the services they’re paying for,” Mayor Millwood said.
“I’m committed to providing honest and reliable representation for the Cassowary Coast and will be available to anyone who wants to discuss their ideas and aspirations for our future.”
Mayor Millwood also expressed her commitment to working collaboratively with her colleagues to see the collective vision come to fruition in this term of Council.
“A good leader can listen and understand, but a successful leader needs the support of their team and constituents who are willing to listen, and willing to accept change.”
