Cr Column Councillor John Bonanno

With the 2024 local government elections being held on 16 March 2024, I would like to share some news with you. I have decided not to run for councillor again next term. It has been an honour and a privilege to serve our community for the past eight years, but I feel it is time for me to step aside and let someone else take on this role.

I know that some of you may be interested in running for councillor in the next election. If you are, I encourage you to come and have a chat with me. I would be happy to share my experience and advice with you and answer any questions you may have. Being a councillor is a rewarding but challenging job, and it requires passion and commitment.

I want to thank you all for your support and trust in me as your councillor over the past two terms. I am proud of what we have achieved together, and I hope you are too. I took on this role in 2016 and really wanted our community not to be known as an “aging population” and be more known as a “family-oriented” community.  I think we have taken some massive steps in this direction and hope our next elected members move in the same direction moving forward.  I will always be available to help you with any issues or concerns.

I wish you all a happy new year. Stay safe and healthy and I hope you enjoyed the festive season with your loved ones.