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Tom Crook elected Mayor and Jane Greacen as Deputy Mayor of East Gippsland Shire Council in October 2023
Cr. Tom Crook of Eagle Point was elected Mayor of East Gippsland Shire Council, pledged to work for a better economy, environment, community, and transparency. Cr. Jane Greacen was elected Deputy Mayor, emphasising a healthy community and country.
Cr Tom Crook of Eagle Point was elected Mayor of East Gippsland Shire Council at a Statutory Meeting held on Thursday, October 26. Cr Mark Reeves and Cr Arthur Allen were thanked for their service as mayor and deputy mayor, respectively, after two years in each role. First elected in 2020, Cr Crook is in his third year on council. Cr Jane Greacen OAM was elected Deputy Mayor.
Deputy Mayor Cr Jane Greacen OAM, Mayor Cr Tom Crook and CEO Anthony Basford
New mayor's vision
The new mayor said he is both humbled and excited to have been elected to the role, and pledged to work for "a better economy, a better environment, a better community, and a better place for us all to live. "We need to be open, accountable and transparent - as Mayor that's the task I set for myself. I believe strongly in evidence-based decision-making, in acting with integrity, and doing the best we can," Cr Crook said.
Cr Crook is a strong advocate of working together with people to find common ground and positive approaches. Referencing council's vision statement, the new mayor said, "Together we can make East Gippsland an inclusive and innovative community that values our environment, puts people and communities at the centre of council decision-making, and creates the conditions in which our communities can thrive."
Sustainable shire vision
Cr Crook has a keen focus on creating a sustainable future for the shire through renewable energy, improved land management and tourism. "We live in challenging times and we face many adversities, but with any challenge comes opportunity and I think here in East Gippsland we are well placed to grasp these opportunities and grasp the opportunities they present for our people, economy and environment."
Cr Greacen, a retired GP from Bairnsdale, reiterated her commitment to "healthy community and healthy country." A live stream of the meeting is available on East Gippsland Council YouTube channel. The next council meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 14.
Pictures from East Gippsland Shire Council website.
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