Toowoomba Regional Council has elected Cr Geoff McDonald to the mayoralty today at a special meeting.
Cr McDonald moves from the deputy mayor position and succeeds Paul Antonio who recently announced his retirement.
A further election will need to be held to fill the deputy mayoral position. This will occur at a future Council meeting.
Nominations will soon be called from members of the community to fill the vacant councillor position.
Watch the meeting: https://www.youtube.com/live/cs5SVXcvTTw?feature=share
Official announcement: Toowoomba Regional Council