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Councillors

The elected council is made up of 10 councillors and the Mayor.  The Mayor is elected by popular vote for a four year term.  

Under the Local Government Act 2009, councillors have a responsibility to:

  • Participate in the allocation of council's budget
  • Play a key role in the review and creation of Council policies and objectives
  • Review council's performance of service delivery to the community

Each councillor has been allocated a portfolio responsibility coupled with a specific rural area in the region.

It is important that residents living outside the Mackay urban area have better access to councillors. The new allocation provides councillors with a better platform to engage the community.

Residents are encouraged to contact their councillor who represents their rural area should they wish to discuss any matters.

View the membership list of committees and working groups councillors are involved in.

 

Cr Deirdre Comerford - Mayor of Mackay Regional Council
Cr-Deirdre-Comerford---Mayor-of-Mackay-Regional-Council 

Phone: 4961 9455
Email: deirdre.comerford@mackay.qld.gov.au

Profile: Professional integrity, passion and meticulous planning are only some of the attributes Mayor Deirdre Comerford is renowned for region wide. Having grown up on a cane farm near Eton, Cr Comerford possesses a sound understanding of the region’s diverse economic drivers.  She cares deeply about her community and its people. read more

Portfolio
Emergency Management

Cr Kevin Casey - Deputy Mayor of Mackay Regional Council
 Cr-Kevin-Casey

Mobile: 0417 168 730
Email: kevin.casey@mackay.qld.gov.au

Profile: Deputy Mayor Kevin Casey is committed to developing and maintaining infrastructure that will adequately service this rapid rate of growth. read more

Portfolio
Roads & Drainage 

Rural Portfolio Area
Homebush and Eton McEwens Beach etc.
View map (PDF 892KB)

Cr Chris Bonanno
 Cr-Chris-Bonanno

Mobile: 0408 775 788
Email: chris.bonanno@mackay.qld.gov.au

Profile: Having the opportunity to represent a region with a strong sense of family cohesiveness and community connectivity was the driving force behind Chris Bonanno’s desire to serve with Mackay Regional Council. read more

Portfolio
Festival, Events & The Arts

Rural Portfolio Area
South of Sarina (Armstrong Beach, Koumala, Swayneville, Sarina Range etc)
View map (PDF 1572KB)

 

Cr Laurence Bonaventura
Cr-Laurence-Bonaventura

Mobile: 0427 638 673
Email: laurence.bonaventura@mackay.qld.gov.au  

Profile: Laurence Bonaventura has a natural affinity for bringing people together and rallying behind a worthy cause. read more

Portfolio
Waste, Health & Regulatory

Rural Portfolio Area
Farleigh/Habana/The Leap
View map (PDF 906KB)

Cr Frank Gilbert
 Cr-Frank-Gilbert

Mobile: 0427 530 774
Email: frank.gilbert@mackay.qld.gov.au

Profile: Frank Gilbert brings extensive political experience, a mind for innovation and an incredible level of tenacity to the role of Water and Sewerage portfolio councillor. read more

Portfolio
Water & Sewerage

Rural Portfolio Area
Walkerston, Alexandra, Pleystowe, Greenmount, Wallingford etc
View map (PDF 833KB)

Cr Alison Jones
 Cr-Alison-Jones

Mobile: 0407 690 248
Email: alison.jones@mackay.qld.gov.au

Profile: Prior to her election to council, Alison Jones was a devoted volunteer of more than 20 years who thrived on instigating a sense of community connectivity with those around her. read more

Portfolio
Community Development & Libraries

Rural Portfolio Area
Pindi Pindi/Yalboroo/Bloomsbury/Midge Point
View map (PDF 1601KB)

Cr Greg Martin
 Cr-Greg-Martin

Mobile: 0418 887 756
Email: greg.martin@mackay.qld.gov.au

Profile: First elected in May 2012 Greg Martin has an eye for detail, a nose for news and a passion for the truth. read more

Portfolio
Tourism & Economic Development

Rural Portfolio Area
Sarina Urban
View map (PDF 350KB)

Cr Theresa Morgan
 Cr-Theresa-Morgan

Mobile: 0417 748 317
Email: theresa.morgan@mackay.qld.gov.au

Profile: A registered nurse of almost three decades, Theresa Morgan has devoted her entire career to helping people; she is passionate about health and the environment. read more

Portfolio
Parks & Environment

Rural Portfolio Area
Calen/Kuttabul/Seaforth and beaches/Hampden
View map (PDF 1501KB)

Cr David Perkins
 Cr-David-Perkins

Mobile: 0418 776 799
Email: david.perkins@mackay.qld.gov.au

Profile: A creative mind and strong interpersonal skills are some of the qualities David Perkins brings to council’s Planning and Development portfolio. read more

Portfolio
Planning & Development

Rural Portfolio Area
Upper Pioneer Valley (Gargett to Eungella)
View map (PDF 1617KB)

Cr Paul Steindl
 Cr-Paul-Steindl

Mobile: 0403 266 216
Email: paul.steindl@mackay.qld.gov.au

Profile: Strengthening community ties through health, sport and recreation has always been near and dear to Paul Steindl’s heart. read more

Portfolio
Sports, Recreation & Facilities

Rural Portfolio Area
Sarina Beaches
View map (PDF 805KB)

Cr Ross Walker
 Cr-Ross-Walker

Mobile: 0429 615 711
Email: ross.walker@mackay.qld.gov.au

Profile: An experienced businessman with decades of experience liaising between community members and government representatives, Ross Walker is well equipped to guide Mackay Regional Council’s financial future. read more

Portfolio
Finance & Technology

Rural Portfolio Area
Marian/Mirani
View map (PDF 984KB)

To view each councillor's Statement of Interests and Gift Register click here.

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