Decision details

Election of LGA President - 2026 - 2028

Decision Maker: Council

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Significant decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Decision:

THAT COUNCIL

1.       Notes the report.

2.       Resolves to cast its first preference vote for Mayor Leon Stephens for the position of LGA President 2026 – 2028.

3.       Determines the preference vote order for the remaining candidates as below:

1        Leon Stephens

2        Moira Jenkins

3        Simone Bailey

4        Dean Johnson

4.       Approves for the ballot paper to be marked in accordance with Council’s resolution.

 

Report author: Carole Johns

Publication date: 13/10/2026

Date of decision: 13/10/2026

Decided at meeting: 13/10/2026 - Council

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