Thank you

I am honoured to have been your mayor for the last four years and extend my sincere thanks to the many campaign workers, supporters and community members who worked for me to retain the mayoralty.  It was always going to be a tough election to win with many factors at play including the unprecedented economic downturn in the region during the Council term and the rate rises that all Councils across the state implemented in response to rising costs.

I have been heartened by the many messages of gratitude and support that have flooded in.  It’s wonderful to know that many people have appreciated the efforts to which we went to create jobs and diversify the economy, to strengthen community organisations,  to look after our wonderful environment, to build the infrastructure we need and to ensure that basic services were maintained.

I wish the new Council well and hope that we can all continue to be proud of our council, our region and the character and lifestyle we cherish so much.

Sincere regards,

Val Schier