Wednesday 31 August 2022

Back to business for Singleton Council as Deputy Mayor re-elected

BY DAKOTA TAIT

Councillor Tony Jarrett has been re-elected as Deputy Mayor, as Singleton Council returns after its by-election hiccup.

The local government elections in December had to be overturned because of a glitch in online voting which locked some residents out.

It's Cr Jarrett's third time in the role, though the Council's current term will be cut short to line up with the next election period in 2024.

The nine councillors saw their Oath and Affirmation of Office on Tuesday evening.

The only change to the roster was Labor's Sarah Johnstone seizing a spot from Independent Belinda Charlton.

Ms Charlton was recognised at the meeting for her contributions since December.

Deputy Mayor Tony Jarrett and Outgoing Councillor Belinda Charlton.