Bellingen Shire Council has welcomed Linda Coomber as its newest Councillor, following the completion of a countback election administered by the NSW Electoral Commission.
The appointment fills the vacancy created by the recent resignation of former Councillor Ellie Tree, who stepped down from her official duties due to personal reasons in May.
Mayor, Steve Allan congratulated Cr Coomber (pictured) on her appointment and said Council looks forward to working collaboratively to support the community and continue progressing the Shire’s strategic priorities.
“On behalf of Councillors and staff, I welcome Linda to the chamber and thank her for stepping forward to serve the Bellingen Shire community,” Mayor Allan said.
“This is an exciting and important time for our Shire, and we look forward to Linda’s contribution over the remainder of the Council term. I’m confident her considered approach will be a valuable addition to the team and help deliver productive outcomes for our community.”
Further details about the countback process and the declaration of results are available on the NSW Electoral Commission website.
