Mayor is re-elected

Cr Lawrie McKinna has again been elected by his fellow councillors to serve a second term as Gosford mayor in an election on Monday, September 30.

Cr Bob Ward was also re-elected as the deputy mayor.

Mayor Cr McKinna has thanked his fellow councillors for giving him the opportunity to continue the work that has been done over the last 12 months.

"We have been making great progress over the past year, in helping our council become more open and accessible to its customers and attracting and encouraging development and investment to the city of Gosford.

"There are a few big ticket items on the agenda which will go a long way to the rejuvenation of our city and bring tangible benefits to our entire community.

"The multimillion dollar Kibbleplex development and landmark Regional Performing Arts Centre are underway and I look forward to seeing these catalyst projects gain momentum in my second term as mayor."

Cr Ward said he was proud of the achievements council had accomplished over the past 12 months.

"We have a strong and united council, with many fresh ideas about how to make our city great.

"We have made great inroads into advancing our city and I look forward to working together with mayor McKinna and the other councillors to re-establish Gosford as the regional capital of the Coast.

"I'm really keen to see the Peninsula with improved roads and better access to services.

"I'm particularly looking forward to the completion of the Ettalong Beach Foreshore project," said Cr Ward.

Media release, 30 Sep 2013

Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council

Media statement, 8 Oct 2013

Bob Ward, Gosford Council