The mayor of Redland Council Karen Williams has announced she will not be contesting the next election in March.
The 20 year council veteran has been mayor since 2012, and was last year embroiled in controversy when she was involved in a car accident and pleaded guilty to drink driving.
At the time, Ms Williams resisted calls for her resignation.
A statement was released by the council today announcing her intention to not contest the election. She will continue to serve as mayor until the new council is sworn in.