Gillian Boyd sworn in as new Councillor

Published on 20 July 2023

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Council has inducted its newest Councillor, Gillian Boyd before the Council meeting held on Tuesday night.

Cr Boyd fills the Ward 3 vacancy arising from Liza Butler’s resignation following her election to State Government in March. She is the successful candidate resulting from the mid-term countback election which recounted the votes from the December 2021 Local Government Election.

With a background in human services, Cr Boyd is experienced in policy development and program delivery. She has pursued a varied career path, starting as a science teacher in Victorian secondary schools, and more recently working as a federal public servant in vocational education and training policy in Canberra.

As a parent and passionate community advocate, Cr Boyd has participated in:

  • playgroups association
  • primary and secondary school P&C and boards
  • hockey coaching
  • chairing community services organisation (delivery of childcare and aged care services)

Cr Boyd is currently the chairperson of the Land Management Board for the South Pacific Heathland Reserve, a Crown Lands biodiversity conservation reserve in Ulladulla. She is also active in the Ulladulla and District Garden Club, promoting greater awareness of gardening and gardens as valuable community assets. Cr Boyd is also a committed cyclist, gardener and dog owner.

Shoalhaven City Council is made up of 13 Councillors including a Popularly Elected Mayor. There are four Councillors representing each of our three wards. Information and contact details for all Councillors can be found on Council’s website.

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