Category: Councillors

Scott Stringer

Councillor Scott Stringer arrived on the West Coast at age six when his  parents travelled through Queenstown from Hobart for a holiday and decided to stay. He then attended Queenstown Central Primary

Lindsay Newman

Councillor Lindsay Newman was first elected as a West Coast Councillor in 2014. His work experience lies in the industries of mining, fishing and hospitality. Lindsay was born in Zeehan

Annie McKay

Councillor Annie McKay is a passionate West Coast resident and small business owner, proudly operating two boutique accommodation properties in Strahan. With a career spanning the Tasmanian hospitality industry, Annie

Dwayne Jordan

Councillor Dwayne is a Diesel Fitter by trade, has lived in Queenstown and worked on the West Coast for 30 years. Dwayne is passionate about generational recreation and the West

Vikki Iwanicki

Councillor Vikki has spent most of her working life in social justice roles for non-profits, educational organisations and government where she focused on securing equitable outcomes for marginalised communities.  Having previously

Liz Hamer

Councillor Elizabeth (Liz) Hamer is a proud 8th generation West Coaster whose family dates back to the original houn piners of Port Davey, who staunchly endured adversity to build and develop

Kerry Graham

Councillor Kerry was elected as a Councillor in 2018. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Environmental Health), Diploma in WHS and auditing qualifications for safety systems and food safety systems

Robert Butterfield

Deputy Mayor Robert has spent most of his life on the West Coast and is heavily involved in volunteer emergency services with collectively close to 60 years service to three

Shane Pitt

Mayor Shane was first elected as a Councillor in 2009, elected Deputy Mayor 2014, and Mayor 2021 he says he is “very passionate about the West Coast having lived here