Bangalow resident Peter Doherty (Labor) has been elected to Byron Shire Council, replacing Labor councillor Asren Pugh, who resigned in March.
Byron Council said in a statement, ‘The NSW Electoral Commission made the announcement this week after a countback of votes from the 2024 Local Government Election’.
“This is a great honour and privilege, and I am very excited to step into this role,” Mr Doherty said.
Byron Shire Mayor, Sarah Ndiaye, welcomed Mr Doherty to the Council.
“On behalf of the Councillors and staff I extend my warmest congratulations to Peter on his election and I hope he finds public office as rewarding as I do,” Mayor Ndiaye said.
“I know Peter has been in our public gallery before so the meeting process won’t be entirely new and daunting and staff will make sure he has all the support he needs for his new role,” she said.
“Council staff will start briefing Mr Doherty on Council processes and procedures.
“He will take an oath, or affirmation, prior to the start of his first meeting, which could be as early as next Thursday, 30 April”.
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