Scott Buchholz (Wright, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

Local government elections were held in Queensland recently, and I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate the local mayors who were re-elected or elected in my region.

From the Scenic Room, I congratulate the new mayor, Tom Sharpe, on his election. Tom Sharpe defeated the former mayor, Greg Christensen. I'd like to pay tribute to him for his service to our community. I look forward to working with a renewed Scenic Rim Regional Council.

In the Lockyer Valley, I'd like to congratulate the hardworking Tanya Milligan on her re-election. Tanya is a wonderful advocate in the region and for the council, and I look forward to continuing my strong relationship with her in the term ahead. In Logan City, local residents voted for a new mayor, with the retirement of Darren Power. I pay tribute to Mayor Power for the significant contribution that he made over many decades. And I take this opportunity to congratulate Jon Raven, who has been elected Lord Mayor of Logan City. I look forward to working with him in the term ahead. On the Gold Coast, Tom Tait was returned unopposed for his fourth term. I enjoy a strong working relationship with him, along with Glenn Tozer, who was re-elected by our hinterland communities. And in the councils on my borders, Somerset voted in a new mayor, Jason Wendt, and Teresa Harding will return in Ipswich. I look forward to working with both mayors Wendt and Harding.

To all those who stood for elections as mayors or councillors across the region, I thank you so much for putting yourselves forward.

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