Ann-Maree Greaney has been appointed Townsville's acting mayor a month after Troy Thompson, who is being investigated by the Crime and Corruption Commission, was suspended from his position on full pay.
Councillor Ann-Maree Greaney was appointed Townsville's acting mayor on Tuesday morning at a special council meeting.inflating his military, business and education credentials.
Cr Jacob had served as deputy mayor under Troy Thompson and was elevated to the top job by default after the mayor's suspension.Queensland's local government minister says she had no choice but to agree to suspend Troy Thompson for 12 months on his full salary amid an investigation into claims about his military history.
Cr Greaney was elected unopposed, despite Cr Jacob and Councillor Vera Dirou voting against her appointment. "We know that this council and this city has taken a huge reputational hit across the community, investors and political landscape," Cr Phillips said.
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