A former Deputy Mayor of the Pine Rivers Shire Council will contest the mayoralty for the new Moreton Bay Regional Council. Bryan Galvin served 13 years with Pine Rivers – the last seven as Deputy Mayor to Yvonne Chapman.
John McNaught is currently the Division 2 Shire Councillor with Caboolture Shire Council. He has held this full-time position as an elected representative for 10 years. In 2000, he unsuccessfully contested the Mayoral position for Caboolture Shire Council and in hindsight, this was meant to be.
Redcliffe Mayor and candidate for the top job in the new Moreton Bay Regional Council, Cr Allan Sutherland, says he would bring a blend of energy and experience to the position. The 51-year-old fitness devotee is chair of the Local Transition Committee, which is charged with overseeing a range of issues associated with merging the Redcliffe, Pine Rivers and Caboolture Shire Councils.
WHEN IT COMES TO COUNCIL BUSINESS The Moreton Bay Regional Council Local Transition Committee is urging residents, businesses and community groups to ‘think district’ when it comes to conducting Council business post-amalgamation. LTC chair, Cr Allan Sutherland, said people in Caboolture, Pine Rivers and Redcliffe should continue to deal with staff at their existing local Council office from March 17 to access the services they have come to value and expect.
As we move into the year (and isn’t it going fast) March is a very busy month. International Women’s Day is celebrated on the 8th of March and this year’s theme is Queensland Women: Shaping the Future. March 15th is also World Consumer Rights Day which promotes the right to safety, the right to be informed, the right to choose and the right to be heard. Don’t forget if you would like to meet with me but are unable to come to Strathpine, I am happy to meet you in Dayboro, just phone my office on 3205 6779 and either Gai or Sean will help you.
Congratulations to new Australian Citizens and Dickson Community Awards winners
Pictured with Peter Dutton (second from Left) are James’ grandparents, Lillian and Mario Tebesceff (to Left and Right of photo), and James parents’ Deborah and Denis Higgins, receiving James’ award on his behalf.
Well, the all too short Christmas/New Year break is behind us and everyone will have been gearing up for return to work, preparing for school, keeping the weeds under control, mowing the lawns, signing the kids on for sport or for our volunteers getting ready for another year of community service.With local government elections taking place on 15th March, I look forward to the opportunity of continuing to work with the community and applying my skills and experience in meeting the challenges brought about by creation of Australia’s third largest council.It will be critical to us all for this amalgamation to be as smooth as possible so that the services, facilities and lifestyle we have grown to enjoy in Pine Rivers are protected.Have a good year.
Mayoral candidate Cr Allan Sutherland will take up the use and disposal of plastic bags with the three amalgamating Councils as well as State and Federal MPs seeking an investigation into the possible introduction of degradable bags.