David Bott wins tight race for Federation Shire deputy mayor
Bott won a 5-4 secret vote to become deputy mayor, more than 40 years after his father led Corowa Shire.
David Bott, a Coreen farmer, was elected deputy mayor of Federation Shire on Tuesday after a close secret ballot. David Bott defeated the incumbent, Rowena Black, by a single vote in a 5-4 decision at the council meeting.
Bill Bott served as president of Corowa Shire from 1983 to 1989. Bott said he decided to run for deputy mayor just last month and believes he can support Mayor Cheryl Cook over the next two years.
Cook was returned to her role without opposition. Bott said he aims to focus on outcomes for ratepayers rather than what he called "tea and cake-eating exercises".
- 5-4
- Vote margin
- Rowena Black
- Previous deputy mayor
- Coreen farmer
- Bott's occupation
- 1983 to 1989
- Father's term as Corowa Shire president
Why it mattersLocal council leadership shapes rate spending, infrastructure and services for the community over the next two years.
AustraliaAlbury Wodonga region residents will see new local priorities and decisions under Bott's deputy leadership through the next council term.
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