Background
Born in 1951 in Broken Hill, NSW, John grew up on various properties in the Channel Country west of Thargomindah. He commenced work as a grader driver with the Bulloo Shire Council in 1983.
In 1997 John started his own Apiary business. He has lived and worked in the region all his life. John is married to Peggy and together they have two daughters, Lisa and Tamie.
John has experience with Local Government, serving 9 years as a Councillor on the Bulloo Shire Council. In 2004 he was elected as Mayor for the region.
Committees:
- Disaster Management Committee
- Border Regional Organisation of Councils (BROC)
- South West Regional Road and Transport Group
- South West Regional Economic Development Board (SWRED)
- South West QLD Local Government Association (SWQLGA)
- South West Queensland Council of Mayors Group
Contact Details
Bulloo Shire Council
PO Box 46
Thargomindah QLD 4492