Don Henderson has been elected Mayor of Hepburn Shire Council, with Councillor Lesley Hewitt named as the new Deputy Mayor for the first year of the new four-year Council term.
Mayor Henderson (pictured, left, with Cr Hewitt) said he was extremely proud to lead and have the support of the new councillor group.
“It is an honour to take on this role and I feel privileged to represent the community of Hepburn Shire,” he said.
Mayor Henderson has been on Council since 2008.
He has worked as a self-employed construction contractor and safety and industrial relations consultant. He has also been an advisor to the Australian Workers Union and the Victorian Building Industry Board, president of the Ballarat Trades and Labour Council, held a role with the inaugural steering committee of National Women in Construction, was the Secretary of the Building Workers Industrial Union and has served as a board member/director on company and industry boards and the Homeless Building Trust.
He has also previously served as Mayor from 2013 to 2014 and again in 2018 to 2019, along with the role of Deputy Mayor from 2012 to 2013.
Council CEO, Bradley Thomas said he was pleased to have an experienced team leading the first year of the new Council term.
“Cr Don Henderson and Cr Lesley Hewitt bring experience and leadership to the roles and I look forward to working closely with them as we move forward with some key projects, including the development of an updated community vision and Council Plan,” he said.
“I would like to acknowledge Cr Brian Hood for his work and dedication as Mayor over the last two years of the previous Council term,” said Mr Thomas.
