Pretlove remains western leader
Cr Jodie Pretlove will continue to lead West Wimmera Shire Council as mayor. Councillors returned Cr Pretlove at an annual statutory meeting at Kaniva.
Cr Pretlove said she felt privileged and ‘extremely honoured’ to again have the opportunity to lead the council. “It is such an important role,” she said. “I thank my councillor colleagues for their support and the trust they are placing in me to lead the council over the coming year.
“The past 12 months have been challenging and rewarding.
“I’m really looking forward to building on that experience and continuing to work closely with councillors, staff and senior management group members, who all work tirelessly for the benefit of every West Wimmera resident.
“I have particularly enjoyed being involved in the lobbying the council has undertaken with state and federal government representatives in the past year, which has yielded some positive results for our region.
Cr Pretlove said she and the council were focused on preparing for the year ahead.
“Plans are already underway for our lobbying efforts in 2019, and I look forward to continuing this work.
“It’s really exciting being part of West Wimmera Shire Council and to be working together with such a competent team, right across the whole organisation. We have a lot going on with several major projects currently underway. The next 12 months will be very busy and I’m sure very rewarding.
“I am very confident that the competency within the council’s work place will result in these projects being delivered professionally and on time.”