Cr Sarah Ndiaye has been elected Deputy Mayor of Byron Shire Council

Published on 29 September 2023

Congratulations to Councillor Sarah Ndiaye, who was this week elected unopposed as the Deputy Mayor of Byron Shire Council for the next 12 months.

Cr Ndiaye is serving her second term on Council, and she is well-known for her passionate and tireless advocacy for the Byron Shire.

“This Shire is unique and special, with a history of being a meeting place that goes back thousands of years, attracting people from all over the world,” Cr Ndiaye said.

“We are a community that has a big heart, that values our environment and social connection and that is constantly striving for local solutions to local problems.

“It’s been wonderful to see many of the projects that we have worked towards coming to fruition like the Jarjumirr Byron Skate Park and receiving approval from the NSW Government for the introduction of a 60-day cap on short-term rental accommodation in parts of the Shire, but there is still so much to do.

“We have a very big 12 months ahead as our community rebuilds after the floods and Council continues its work on affordable and diverse housing for our residents,” she said.

Byron Shire Mayor, Michael Lyon, congratulated Cr Ndiaye on her re-election.

“Cr Ndiaye and I have worked closely on a range of projects and matters throughout our time on Council and her election today was well-deserved,” Mayor Lyon said.

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