ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
CR STEVE JONES
I would like to thank and publicly acknowledge the tremendous work put in by my fellow Councillors over the past 12 months.
Lockyer Valley Regional Council Mayor
Your commitment to attending meetings locally, within Queensland and interstate is very much appreciated. People forget that by attending these meetings and events, you are kept away from family and while we accept that it as part of the job, your efforts are very much appreciated. Together we have made some tough decisions as we drive the local economy forward and attract further investment into the region. We were able to find significant savings within the organisational structure and return those savings back to the community through not raising rates, a move that is rarely seen within local government.
Committed to the Lockyer Valley and its people, Steve leaves no stone unturned in making the Lockyer a better place to live. Having worked in the stock and veterinary science field, his passion and knowledge about the Lockyer Valley’s agricultural industry is unrivalled within local government. He is a staunch supporter of both the agricultural and transport industries and advocates support at the highest level for both industries within both the state and commonwealth arena. Steve was first elected to the Gatton Shire Council in 1997 going on to become Mayor before going on to stand for Mayor at the 2008 election for the newly formed Lockyer Valley Regional Council following the amalgamation of the Gatton and Laidley Shire Councils. Area of responsibility Council Communication and Advocacy, Inter-Governmental and Media Relations, Regional Collaboration, Regional Development, Tourism and Events and Council Land Development.
I would like to pay a special tribute to our Chief Executive Officer for his ongoing support and strong leadership throughout the organisation. As an organisation, we can only be successful when we all work towards the same goal and I commend the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and staff for the role they have played in helping us achieve these goals.
Steve Jones Mayor
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