Mick Borzi AM OBE, Former Mareeba Shire Council Mayor, Remembered as an accomplished leader and advo…

“It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of the former Mayor of Mareeba Shire Council, Mick Borzi AM OBE,” said Mareeba Shire Mayor Angela Toppin.

Mr Borzi served at the young age of 27 as the Chair of Mareeba Shire in 1961, a position he held until 1973 and was then the Mayor from 2000 until 2008.

“Mr Borzi was an incredibly accomplished leader and was recognised with a Centenary Medal in 2001 and was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 2005,” said Mayor Toppin.

As a passionate advocate for the Mareeba Shire community, Mr Borzi was a major player in advocating for Mareeba Shire’s independence from Tablelands Regional Council, following the forced amalgamation in 2008. Mr Borzi believed that the community of the Shire would be better served by a stand-alone Council.  His efforts then saw the de-amalgamation occur in January 2014. He will be remembered for his efforts in supporting the development of commerce and industry in our Shire.

“We thank Mr Borzi for his incredible contributions to our region and our thoughts are with Elza, his family and friends at this time,” concluded Mayor Toppin.

The community can read about Mr Borzi’s inspiring life story written in his own words on the Mareeba Heritage Centre’s website.

Mr Mick Borzi, Chairman of Mareeba Shire Council 1961-1973 and Mayor 2000-2008

(Photo: 1973)

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