On Thursday, 1 May 2025, Amber Garden resigned from her role as an Elected Member of the City of Palmerston Council due to relocating back to Queensland. Ms Garden was first elected to the ninth City of Palmerston Council and re-elected in 2021 to the tenth Council. Throughout her terms, she has been a dedicated advocate for the Palmerston community.
Ms Garden stated: “Over the past 7 years, I have seen the Council grow and offer valuable services, events and facilities to the community. Highlights include SWELL, additional Dog Parks, Gray Community Hall, the implementation of our Animal Management By-Laws, and the Palmerston Youth Festival.”
Mayor Athina Pascoe-Bell acknowledged Ms Garden’s contributions, saying: “It has been a pleasure working alongside Amber and her dedication to our community is evident. Amber has been a strong voice for animal management by-laws in Palmerston and has built trust through informed decision-making. Council thanks Amber for her service and wishes her all the best in the future.”
Council is currently considering its options to fill the vacancy, noting that Local Government elections are scheduled for August 2025.
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