Paul Smith elected new Cowra Shire Mayor

Published on 30 September 2024

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Councillor Paul Smith has been elected Cowra Shire’s new Mayor for the next two years, and Councillor Nikki Kiss has been elected Deputy Mayor.

Mayor Smith was first elected to Council in 2021. He has a strong business background and holds a number of community roles, including Chief Steward of the Cowra Wine Show and sits on the Board of the Cowra Retirement Village, Bilyara.

This week’s Council meeting saw Councillors take their oath/affirmation following the Local Government Elections on 14 September 2024, including the Shire’s two new Councillors, Tony Horton and Cheryl Speechley.

A by-election will be held on Saturday, 23 November 2024 to fill the vacant Councillor position.

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