Kyogle councillors have re-elected Danielle Mulholland as mayor for another two-year term, with John Burley also returned as deputy mayor.
Mulholland first became mayor in 2013 and held the position until 2021 before returning to the role in 2024. Her latest election will see her serve as mayor through to 2028.
Burley, who served as deputy mayor from 2014 to 2021 before returning to the position in 2024, was also re-elected.
Mulholland said she was humbled and honoured by the confidence placed in her by fellow councillors.
“I have always regarded the position of Mayor as a privilege, not a position of entitlement,” she said.
“Every term brings a responsibility to work hard, listen to our community and do everything I can to deliver the best possible outcomes for the Kyogle Local Government Area.”
Mayor Mulholland congratulated Burley on his re-election, saying the pair had developed a strong working relationship over many years.
“John and I have worked together throughout my time as Mayor, and I value the trust and respect we have built over many years,” she said.
“We don’t always agree on everything, and I think that is healthy. But I know I can rely on John to be honest, to provide sound advice and, most importantly, to always have the interests of our community at heart.”
Councillors Olivia Taylor and Tom Cooper also nominated for leadership positions, with Taylor contesting the deputy mayoral role and Cooper nominating for mayor.
“I commend Olivia for nominating for Deputy Mayor and Tom for Mayor. I respect anyone who is prepared to put their hand up for leadership, and I wish them both well,” Mulholland said.
“Having served as Mayor across more than a decade, I understand both the opportunities and the challenges facing our community.
“But I also know that no Mayor, Councillor or Council can achieve anything alone. Our strength is in working together – with each other as Councillors, and with our staff, our communities, our businesses, our volunteers and with State and Federal Governments.”
Mulholland said the council would continue to focus on roads, culverts and causeways, flood resilience, economic development, housing, community services and advocacy for rural communities across the Kyogle local government area.
“There is a lot still to do, and I am very conscious that people judge us not by what we say, but by what we achieve,” she said.
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