Mayor Bob Manning retires from office

I have today, advised the Council and CEO that I will be resigning from the position of Mayor immediately.

This is a decision Claire and I have made together based on medical advice, and it is for that reason alone.

It is a great honour to have served almost twelve years as Mayor of the city of my birth.  Similarly for Claire, who has served this city as Mayoress, and this is something she has done caringly and thoughtfully.

It was never in our make up to seek recognition or reward, but I especially want to thank the people of Cairns who made us feel so welcome.

Our beautiful city has changed greatly and for the better, and I thank all of those who have played a part.