Holstein reaches 20 years on council

Cr Chris Holstein reached 20 years' service as a Gosford councillor earlier this month.

Gosford mayor Cr Laurie Maher paid tribute to Cr Holstein at the Council meeting of Tuesday, October 4, and gave him a clock on behalf of the council to acknowledge the milestone.

Cr Holstein said it was time he moved on and made room for "new blood".

"When I made my commitment and was successful in the state election, I decided I should step down.

"I've loved it and enjoyed it and, 20 years on, I'm still learning new things every week.

"I'll miss it. It will be a sad day," said Cr Holstein.

Mayor Cr Maher said Cr Holstein has made a significant contribution to the Coast as a councillor.

"He has seen the face of Gosford City change during his time in Council and has been a part of major infrastructure projects for our area including the development of Bluetongue Stadium and the Peninsula Leisure Centre and also the surf club redevelopment program - something which he was a strong advocate for.

"His support and dedication to these projects, among numerous others has been integral to their success and completion," said mayor Cr Maher.

"He has the honour of being the longest serving mayor in our Council's history, something deserved of such a committed and dedicated public servant.

"Cr Holstein will leave a legacy at Council and across our community and I have no doubts he will continue to build on that in his role as Member for Gosford.

"He has a real passion for the Gosford community and the people who live here - which is why he is continually working to assist the growth and development of our City," said Cr Maher.

Kaitlin Watts, 4 Oct 2011 Interviewees: Cr Chris Holstein, Mayor Cr Laurie Maher