There are reports today from two states on pending councillor resignations.
In New South Wales, Georges River Councillor Ash Ambihaipahar will resign her position on the Council after being confirmed as the new ALP Member for Barton after the recent federal election.
Ms Ambihaipahar has been a councillor since 2022, and chairs the council’s Assets and Infrastructure Committee.
The St George and Sutherland Shire Leader reported that Ms Ambihaipahar announced she would be resigning as the election was officially declared this week.
It’s understood her position on the council will be filled by countback.
Meanwhile in Queensland, Mackay Region Councillor George Christensen is reportedly resigning from his council position at the end of the week for personal reasons.
The Daily Mercury is reporting the reason for the resignation as a need for Mr Christensen to take care of his daughter.
He returned to the council for a second time at the 2024 election after serving two terms as the federal member for Dawson.
It’s understood a by-election will be required to fill his position on the Council.