Cr Bilkey elected as Mayor, Cr Cohen Deputy

Published on 14 December 2021

Murray River Council will continue under the leadership of Mayor Cr Chris Bilkey and Deputy Mayor Cr Nikki Cohen following Tuesday’s mayoral election.

This is the first Mayoral election for the new council term, following Local Government Elections on December 4.

Cr Bilkey said he was honoured to once again be elected as Mayor.

“To represent the residents of Murray River Council is a privilege, but representing our Council as Mayor is truly an honour.”

“I’m looking forward to working with my fellow councillors and the community to deliver our new Community Strategic Plan, new initiatives and to continue to provide the services and infrastructure our community needs and deserves.”

“Murray River Council is really progressing with positive momentum in many areas, so it’s a great time to be part of the council team,” he said.

The newly elected Murray River Councillor group is represented by Cr Ann Crowe and Cr Neil Gorey in the Greater Wakool Ward, Cr Frank Crawley, Cr Nikki Cohen and Cr Chris Bilkey in Moama Ward and Cr Thomas Weyrich and Cr Kron Nicholas in the Greater Murray Ward.

A by-election will be held early next year to fill the vacant seats in Greater Murray and Great Wakool wards.