	{"id":15722,"date":"2025-09-14T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/?p=15722"},"modified":"2025-09-11T10:04:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T00:04:07","slug":"your-chance-to-meet-with-district-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/mtgambiertimes\/news\/your-chance-to-meet-with-district-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"Your chance to meet with district leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>COMMUNITY members are invited to an upcoming Mayor and CEO Drop-In Session to ask questions, share ideas, or simply have a chat about a topic or project affecting the district.<\/p>\n<p>District Council of Grant Mayor Kylie Boston and Chief Executive Officer Darryl Whicker will be available to speak directly with Friday, September 19, at the Mount Gambier Regional Airport between 10am and 11am.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Kylie Boston said the session aims to create a relaxed environment where community members can chat with Council leaders.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want our community to feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, ideas and concerns with us,\u201d Mayor Boston said. \u201cWhether you have a specific question, suggestion or just want to say hello, this is a great chance to connect with us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chief Executive Officer Darryl Whicker also encourages all members of the community to drop in.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese sessions are all about listening and learning from the people who live and work in our district,\u201d Mr Whicker said. \u201cWe welcome all feedback and look forward to some good, honest conversations with our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>No bookings are required, simply drop in to the Airport between 10am and 11am on September 19.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>COMMUNITY members are invited to an upcoming Mayor and CEO Drop-In Session to ask questions, share ideas, or simply have a chat about a topic or project affecting the district. 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