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December 21, 2023
The Northern Rivers Times
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Deputy Mayor Meredith Dennis OAM Secures Reappointment for Council Term’s Conclusion By Jeff Gibbs Tweed Shire Welcomes Reappointment of Independent Councillor Meredith Dennis OAM as Deputy Mayor In a decisive move at an Extraordinary Meeting of Council in Murwillumbah, Independent Councillor Meredith Dennis OAM secured her reappointment as the Deputy Mayor of Tweed Shire, signalling a continued commitment to steering the region’s governance. Her unopposed nomination for the position during her first term as Councillor reflects a vote of confidence from her peers. Amidst unanimous support from six fellow Councillors, excluding an apology from Cr Warren Polglase and with Cr James Owen contributing remotely to endorse her nomination, Cr Dennis reaffirmed her
Deputy Mayor Meredith Dennis and Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry will continue to lead the Tweed Shire together until the upcoming NSW Local Government election in September 2024.
commitment to support Mayor Chris Cherry until the upcoming NSW Local Government election on September 14, 2024. Tweed Shire Council’s resolution in 2016 stipulates a 12-month tenure for the Deputy Mayor and a two-year term for the Mayoral position.
Expressing gratitude for the trust bestowed upon her, Cr Dennis extended her appreciation to her colleagues, emphasizing her dedication to the Deputy Mayor role. “Serving as Deputy Mayor has been a privilege, and I am eager to continue contributing throughout
the Council term,” stated Cr Dennis. Her focus remains steadfast on addressing homelessness, advocating for the disadvantaged, bolstering environmental initiatives, and safeguarding the imperilled koala population along the Tweed Coast. Commending
Cr Dennis on her reappointment, Mayor Chris Cherry, who herself was unopposed in retaining her position in September, acknowledged the exemplary performance of the Deputy Mayor over the past year. “Congratulations to Cr Dennis on her
reappointment for the remainder of the Council term,” said Cr Cherry, expressing anticipation for their continued collaboration over the upcoming nine months. The current elected Councillors are serving a condensed term of 2 years and 8 months, a result of the 2020 election rescheduling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the subsequent election slated for September 2024, the collective determination to govern effectively and address critical community issues remains at the forefront of Tweed Shire’s leadership. The reappointment of Cr Meredith Dennis OAM signifies a consistent drive towards bolstering Tweed Shire’s governance, underscoring a resolute dedication to bettering the region for its residents.
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With Christmas knocking on our door, we have decided to do something different this year, instead of offering discounts we thought let’s have a Christmas Competition and it will go something like this. For anyone who books between the 1st of December and the 20th of December for either a Maintenance, Full or Pre Sale Detail or Gift Voucher will go into the draw to win the following.
Your Chance to
1. Steggles Family Roast Chicken. 2. Woolworths Whole Leg Ham 8kg - 10kg 3. $50 Gift Card to be used at Farmer Charlies. Winner will be announced on our Facebook page on Wednesday the 20th of December and the items can be collected the very next day. To book please drop into our shop at 49 Dawson Street or call 0410 473 562. And of course, the Gift Vouchers as Christmas gifts
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