Orroroo Carrieton Appoints New Mayor
Last week’s Council meeting was an important one for the District Council of Orroroo Carrieton, following the receipt of the resignation of Cr Kathie Bowman as Mayor. Cr Kathie Bowman had served in the capacity of the Principal Member of Council for many years.
As is required under the Local Government Act, an election occurred from within the elected member body at a Special Council Meeting held on Wednesday 26th July 2023. Cr Grant Chapman has been elected as the Mayor and Cr Ralph Goehring was elected as the Deputy Mayor filling the vacancy subsequently created by Cr Chapman (previous Deputy Mayor).
Mayor Grant Chapman & Deputy Mayor Ralph Goehring
Mayor Chapman was elected in 2010 as an Area Councillor and has served as the Deputy Mayor since 2014. Born and bred in the Orroroo Carrieton district, Mayor Chapman is passionate about the Council area and its people and is committed to long term sustainability of the Council. He was nominated and elected to the role of Mayor unopposed. Mayor Chapman has many ties to the community and is a local landowner with a primary production business in the Council area.
Cr Goehring was elected in 2014 and has served on Council since this time, Cr Goehring was also born in Orroroo, and is committed to the town prospering and growing.
We sincerely thank Cr Bowman for her previous terms as Mayor, having served as Mayor over a period of 16 years. Commencing with the District Council of Orroroo in 1995, Cr Bowman has been involved with many projects including $2 million Drought Communities Funding from the Federal Government, the Heavy Vehicle Bypass and the connection of Orroroo to the Murray River pipeline and SA Water supply. These are just a few of the many milestones achieved over this period of time.
Mayor Grant Chapman & Former Mayor Kathie Bowman
Cr Bowman was recognised for her commitment to Local Government winning the Joy Baluch Award in 2019. The Award recognises the substantial contribution of women currently serving with South Australian Councils. Cr Bowman was the first ‘regional’ councillor to receive the award since its inception. Cr Bowman will continue as a Councillor for the District Council of Orroroo Carrieton.
Congratulations to Mayor Chapman and Deputy Mayor Goehring to their appointments.