The Light Regional Council is pleased to announce the election of Martin Kennedy as the new Councillor for Mudla Wirra Ward.

Mayor Bill Close congratulated Mr Kennedy on his appointment, saying: “we are delighted to welcome Martin to Council. His extensive experience in leadership, community service and governance will be a great asset to our region. We look forward to working with him as we continue to build a positive future for our communities”.

Martin Kennedy brings a wealth of life, work and volunteering experience to the role. A long-time resident of Hewett since 2004, Martin has a deep understanding of the needs of local families. He is a former Senior Sergeant of Police, with 40 years of service, including 16 years managing operations across the Barossa Valley. Following his police career, Martin spent 2 years as Business Manager of a Port Adelaide Shipyard, gaining insight into small business operations.

Active in community and governance roles, Martin currently serves on the Gawler Lutheran Schools Board, Gawler Lutheran Church Board and the Gawler Domestic Violence Network. He has previously chaired the Barossa Domestic Violence Action Group, Gawler Blue Light, Oodnadatta Progress Association, Oodnadatta Aboriginal School and the Abbey Youth Centre Gawler. He was the founding Administration Officer of the Oodnadatta CFS and is also a Past President and Life Member of the BL&G Umpires Association.

Martin is also a family man, with 4 daughters and 7 grandchildren and is committed to ensuring that Council decisions reflect the needs and aspirations of local families.

Reflecting on his election, Martin said: “I look forward to the challenge of being your Councillor for Mudla Wirra Ward. I’m excited and curious to learn more about the workings of a medium sized hybrid council. I believe I’m a good listener, levelheaded and will bring my broad life, work and volunteering experiences to the role. I want our Council to be about more than road, rates and rubbish, and will listen to you as we form our vision for the future”.

For further information please contact Mark McShane, Acting Chief Executive Officer
on 8525 3200 or light@light.sa.gov.au