Title: MAYOR SWORN IN Julie Hall Takes The Office

The newly elected Mayor of Whitsunday Regional Council, Julie Hall, was officially sworn in on Monday, taking the declaration of office at the Bowen Council Chambers in front of a small crowd.

Mayor Hall was declared in the ceremony attended by council staff, media, councillors, a few supporters, and family, and officiated by Council Chief Executive Officer Rod Ferguson.

The Mayor gave a small speech as her first act in the office, taking the opportunity to thank the region for their good faith, as well as highlighting what she hoped to achieve in her 18 month term.

The People’s Mayor Is A Reputation I Intend To Keep”

Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall was sworn in on Monday, August 29, at a Declaration of Office Ceremony at the Bowen Council Chambers.

The self-proclaimed “People’s Mayor”, a life coach and businesswoman who shot into the spotlight as a One Nation candidate for the seat of Dawson at the recent Federal Election, took the opportunity to “thank all the region for sharing this special moment” with her.

“It is both a privilege and an honour to receive my Declaration of Office today and officially take the seat as the new mayor of the Whitsundays Regional Council,” Mayor Hall said.

“I step into this role knowing full well that it will be challenging and that I have a lot to learn. I also step into this role with courage, strength, and determination which is required to fulfill my role as your mayor to the highest possible standard.”

Mayor Hall, who understands the role is going to be a “big job”, especially considering she has no direct experience in local government, asked her constituents to be patient.

“I ask for your trust, and to not underestimate my abilities. I got here today against the most incredible odds, and that achievement alone should be a testament to my ability to what I can achieve when I set out to do so,” she said.

The newly elected head of Council also took the opportunity to address the change that her taking office can present for the region and its councillors.

“Change is always difficult because it asks us to step outside what we know and into the doubt and fears of the unknown,” she said.

“This is where I extend my invitation to our executive team and councillors to stand together and show the community, through your support of me, that we really do have their best interests at heart.”

Mayor Hall said she intended to “lead from the front with grace and dignity”.

“I will always be the mayor who has the best interests of council and community in mind,” she said.

In the coming weeks, Mayor Hall will head from her home in Bowen down to Brisbane where she will meet with Government Officials for full induction into the role.

She will preside over her first council meeting on September 14.

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Newly elected Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor Julie Hall and Council Chief Executive Officer Rod Ferguson

Julie Hall was sworn in as Whitsunday Regional Council Mayor at a ceremony in Bowen on Monday

Mayor Hall gave a speech thanking her constituents and promising a term of “grace and dignity”

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