General News
4 November, 2024
Glowing praise for councillor and career ends
NEIL Beattie received plaudits from Loddon Mayor Gavan Holt when his “223-game” council career ended last week. The 19-year Boort Ward councillor sat at the council table for the final time with saying Cr Holt those 223 meetings had been topped...
NEIL Beattie received plaudits from Loddon Mayor Gavan Holt when his “223-game” council career ended last week.
The 19-year Boort Ward councillor sat at the council table for the final time with saying Cr Holt those 223 meetings had been topped with countless more council and community meetings and briefings.
“There are councillors and there are councillors and Neil Beattie has been a very good councillor,” said Cr Holt, who thanked his colleague with the rare honour of standing to delivery the tribute.
Cr Holt said Cr Beattie had always acted in the best interests of the Loddon Shire.
“He has always been level-headed in deliberations and considered in what he says,” said Cr Holt.
“He’s tough and fair ... it’s been a pleasure for me to work with him. This council will miss him.”
Cr Holt said Cr Beattie had been highly regarded in local government circles and had much expertise and knowledge in water management issues.
“We have all worked together. That’s the beauty of Loddon,” Cr Beattie said in thanking Cr Holt.