Glover wins QLDC mayoralty by provisional 900 votes.

Provisional result: John Glover 3,500 votes, Glyn Lewers 2,600 votes.

Statement from John Glover:

I am humbled by the decision of our electorate to put their trust in me to lead the change urgently required in our District alongside our other successful candidates. 

This has only been possible because of the time, energy and enthusiasm provided by my campaign supporters who believed I was the right person for the job and also because my wife, Toni, added a huge amount of ‘heavy lifting’ to the amount she already does whilst I was out on the campaign trail. 

From today, we start the process of restoring trust in council. 

• Trust that council will listen to and act on what is said by residents. 
• Trust that council will do the right thing for communities, that it will have their back.
• Trust that council will spend ratepayers money as if it was their own. 
• Trust that council will become an organisation that is easy to do business with.

To do that we need a great team to form around the council table. We will restore effective governance and oversight of the organisation by elected representatives who are empowered to be the best they can be in that role.

"We will re-focus council to become the ‘public service organisation’ it is supposed to be. It will serve the public, not hinder them. Provide information, not hide it.

We will apply a laser sharp financial focus and review the culture of financial practices in order to minimise rates increases.

We will work to deliver ‘smart growth’ where we are ahead of the game with services, transport and community facilities; where growth pays it’s way and provides new opportunities, and where it does not compromise our environment.

There are myriad challenges impacting our district but by getting our own house in order and regaining the support of our communities, we will be much better placed to address them and I look forward to working over the next 3 years to deliver better outcomes for our District.