Mayor & Councillors
Kempsey Shire Council’s Mayor and Councillors set Council’s strategic direction and make considered policy decisions for the benefit of the community.
- Telephone0419 323 769
- Email
leo.hauville@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileMayor Leo Hauville is a retired Primary School teacher and Principal living in Kempsey Shire. He was elected to Council in 2016.
- Telephone0428 475 965
- Email
arthur.bain@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileCouncillor Arthur Bain is a Bellbrook resident, he has served as a volunteer in the RFS, in environmental protection, and has experience in community development and administration. He was elected to Council in late 2021.
- Email
kerri.riddington@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileCouncillor Kerri Riddington is a resident of Arakoon and former human resources manager. She was elected to Council in December 2021.
- Email
alexandra.wyatt@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileCouncillor Alexandra Wyatt is a Kempsey resident and board member of YP Space. She was elected to Council in December 2021.
By-election results
The NSW Electoral Commission announced the results of the 30 July by-election on 15 August 2022. The 8 newly elected Councillors are:
- Arthur Bain
- Scott Butterfield
- Simon Fergusson
- Anthony Patterson
- Kerri Riddington
- Kinne Ring
- Dean Saul
- Alexandra Wyatt.
We will publish profiles of the new Councillors shortly. For more information on the by-election, see Local government elections.