Community-minded woman steps forward as Division 6 Councillor

A local Clermont business identity has been sworn in as the appointed Division 6 Isaac Regional Councillor at Moranbah Chambers on Wednesday, 25 August 2021.

Cr Carolyn Moriarty read and signed the Declaration of Office in an official ceremony flanked by family members and friends in front of Mayor Anne Baker, fellow Councillors, CEO Jeff Stewart-Harris and senior officers.

The position for Division 6 had been vacated following the passing in July of the late Lynette Jones, who was a much-respected Clermont community member.

Cr Moriarty is a mother, a former teacher and community-minded person, and has said she is looking forward to representing the region.

“I feel truly honoured to be working with Council to help our communities flourish and future-proof our region by attracting new and diverse industry to the area,” Cr Moriarty said.

Mayor Anne Baker said Cr Moriarty was elected after running unopposed in a recent by-election.

“We are thrilled to welcome Cr Moriarty to the position of Division 6 Councillor,” Mayor Baker said.

“It is wonderful to see Cr Moriarty and her family ready to make a commitment to improving the region through her dedication and work in the community.”

Cr Moriarty has a diverse background that includes tourism and education and supports the Clermont community as the secretary of the Clermont Community Business Group and treasurer of the Clermont Bears.

She currently works for a business supporting the mining industry in Clermont and the wider region and has a long establishment with the surrounding communities.

Published: 26th August 2021