Susanna Freymark
The mayor and deputy mayor were elected at the Kyogle Council meeting today, Monday, September 14.
Danielle Mulholland was mayor in Kyogle in 2013–2021 and then again in 2024 until now.
Councillor Tom Cooper contested the mayoral position.
John Burley has been deputy mayor for several terms. Councillor Olivia Taylor also nominated for the deputy mayor position.
When it came to the votes, councillors opted for open voting with a show of hands.
Here’s how the voting went for mayor:
Votes for Danielle Mulholland – John Burley, Robin Harley, Kieran Somerville, Janet Wilson
Votes for Tom Cooper – Brett McNamara, Olivia Taylor, Rob Cullen
Including the nominees votes, Ms Mulholland had five and Mr Cooper got four votes.
Ms Mulholland is Kyogle mayor for the next two years.
There were two nominations for deputy mayor – Olivia Taylor and John Burley.
Here’s how the voting went for deputy mayor:
Votes for John Burley – Danielle Mulholland, Robin Harley, Janet Wilson, Kieran Somerville.
Votes for Olivia Taylor – Brett McNamara, Tom Cooper, Rob Cullen.
Mr Burley continues to be deputy mayor for the next two years.