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Subscriber only Another councillor has put their hand up to vie for the top job of Rockhampton mayor as the by-election looms. Rockhampton Regional Council Division 1 councillor Shane Latcham made the announcement on Friday morning, as his three young children, wife, parents and in-laws stood beside him in support. Councillor Shane Latcham with daughters Jaynee, Savannah and Jenna and wife Beck. Cr Latcham said he gave the nomination a lot of thought and asked community members for their thoughts and received an overwhelming response of people encouraging him to go for it. Voted in for the first time at the March election this year, Cr Latcham believes this will play to his advantage.
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ROCKHAMPTON Regional Council began the year with Margaret Strelow as mayor and despite being voted back to the table at the March election, the orgainsation is seeing the year out with a mayoral vacancy.
Looking back over 2020 with Mrs Strelowâs shock resignation and the COVID-19 global pandemic, it has been quite a year to remember.
The Morning Bulletin is running features with our local politicians and councils.
Here is what the top bosses at Rockhampton Regional Council had to say.
âThis time last year when we were all reflecting on 2019, we had absolutely no idea what was in store for us in 2020,â Acting Mayor Neil Fisher said.