Councillor Peter Johnstone has been elected as the new Clarence Valley Mayor.
Cr Johnstone was elected in a vote by councillors at the Ordinary Meeting of Clarence Valley Council on Tuesday this week. Cr Jeff Smith was elected Deputy Mayor.
Mayor Johnstone said he was committed to representing the interests of the whole Clarence Valley, and being strongly engaged with the people he represents.
“It’s a great honour to be the Mayor of such a wonderful place as the Clarence Valley,” he said.
“It’s been great getting to meet people around the Clarence Valley as my time as a Councillor, and I’m looking forward to meeting many more as Mayor.”
Mayor Johnstone has been a maths teacher for 28 years, including nine at South Grafton High School with some casual teaching at Maclean High School and St Andrews.
His three adult children live in Brisbane and his wife, Julie, is a doctor in Grafton. Cr Johnstone has also served in the Royal Air Force and spent a year as a factory worker.
His other roles include volunteer firefighter with Grafton City RFB, and Secretary of the Grafton Supa Oldie Soccer Club.
The new Mayor and Deputy will hold office until the NSW Local Election on 14 September 2024.
