THE Borough of Queenscliffe has elected Cr Isabelle Tolhurst to be its new mayor, replacing Cr Ross Ebbels, and Cr Fleur Hewitt will be her deputy.<\/p>\n
The pair were appointed to the new roles unopposed at last night\u2019s (Wednesday, November 23) council meeting.<\/p>\n
“I\u2019m humbled to have the support of my fellow councillors in electing me as Mayor of the Borough of Queenscliffe,\u201d Cr Tolhurst said.<\/p>\n
A relative newcomer to council after being elected on a countback by the Victorian Electoral Commission in April after the death of Cr Susan Salter, Cr Tolhurst said she planned to \u201cbring a fresh perspective, energy and pace to the role.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cr Hewitt said she was \u201cthrilled\u201d to continue in her role as deputy mayor of the borough.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m looking forward to supporting our new Mayor as we continue working for our community,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
The council also assigned Councillors to the following portfolios and committees during the meeting:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cr Fleur Hewitt \u2013 Governance and Finance<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cr Isabelle Tolhurst \u2013 Environment<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cr Ross Ebbels \u2013 Local Economy<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cr Michael Grout \u2013 Heritage, Planning and Infrastructure<\/p>\n
\u2022 Cr Donnie Grigau \u2013 Health and Wellbeing<\/p>\n
Cr Tolhurst has an extensive background working as a media professional and has particular interest in working with young people in this space.<\/p>\n
She also has a Master of International Relations and a Bachelor of Journalism.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
THE Borough of Queenscliffe has elected Cr Isabelle Tolhurst to be its new mayor, replacing Cr Ross Ebbels, and Cr Fleur Hewitt will be her deputy. The pair were appointed to the new roles unopposed at last night\u2019s (Wednesday, November 23) council meeting. “I\u2019m humbled to have the support of my fellow councillors in electing […]<\/p>\n