The make-up of the Byron Shire Council for the next four years has been decided and formally declared by the NSW Electoral Commission.
Mayor Sarah Ndiaye will be joined in the Council Chambers by: Asren Pugh, David Warth, Michael Lyon, Elia Hauge, Delta Kay, Janet Swain, Michelle Lowe and Jack Dods. “Congratulations to Asren and Michael on their re-election and a big welcome to Elia, Delta, Michelle, David, Janet and Jack,” Mayor Ndiaye said.
“The make-up of this Council is something distinctly different, with five women elected, two of them Bundjalung women, and our first person elected under 30.
“I am looking forward to seeing what we achieve together.
“I thank everyone who ran in the election because putting yourself out there can be quite overwhelming,” Mayor Ndiaye said.
General Manager, Mark Arnold, congratulated the new Councillors on their success wishing them well for the next four years.
“Being a Councillor and serving the community is an enormously rewarding job,” Mr Arnold said. The first meeting of the new Council will be held on 10 October 2024.
