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MAYOR JOHN MOLONY | |
 | Cr John Molony was sworn in as a councillor on the 7th April 2004. Cr Molony has previously served four terms on the Mount Isa City Council as a councillor, and two terms on the Burke Shire Council as Mayor. Cr Molony is also a keen businessman who manages his western outfitters store in Mount Isa. Cr Molony has a keen interest in all council matters. p. (07) 4747 3280 Statement of Interests |
DEPUTY MAYOR LES BUNN | |
 | Cr Bunn says he became a councillor because of his interest in community service and to make a positive contribution to the wellbeing of the community, and he sees his job as a Councillor to be a full-time one. As a Councillor his objective is “in partnership with the community, to identify strategic goals that are accepted by the community, assist in developing Council resource levels to ensure our strategic goals are achieved, promote openness, transparency and accountability, and integrate community engagement principles with Council decision making and problem solving processes.” Cr Bunn married his wife Gwen in 1960, and they have two kids and four grand-kids. His interests include: voluntary participation in community activities including Rugby, Defence Reserves Support, RSL, TAFE, Crime Stoppers and Rotary. Queensland born (Childers), with early childhood spent in Ogmore and Rockhampton. He joined the RAAF in 1954 and travelled and served throughout Australia, the USA and SE Asia for 24 years before settling in the Isa in 1978 having retired from the RAAF with the rank of Wing Commander. Cr Bunn has trade (Aircraft Engine Fitter), Engineering (Associate Diploma, [Mechanical]) and Logistics (MSc) qualifications and experience in small business and large corporate management. He says “I have the honour of being awarded an Order of Australia Medal (OAM) and I serve my community as a JP(Qual). Mount Isa – my community.” p. 0427 014 401 Statement of Interests |
CR DUNCAN CUNNINGHAM | |
 | Cr Duncan Cunningham was elected to Council in 2008. Having lived here all my life, I take a lot of pride in Mount Isa and what it has to offer to residents, and I can see a vibrant future for the City through community consultation, transparency and openness in decision making. Since being elected, I have taken on various roles within Council and Community Groups Mount Isa City Council Internal Audit Committee – Chair LAWMAC (local Authority Waste Management Advisory Committee) Q150 Committee Cleanup Australia Day – Chair Great Northern Cleanup – Chair Australia Day Committee Mega Day Out Committee Mount Isa Safe Communities Advisory Team Outback@Isa Board Member Mount Isa Volunteer Resource Advisory Committee – Chair Mount Isa City Council Infrastructure Advisory Committee
I have lived in Mount Isa all my life, and together with my wife Anne we have 5 children between us and 9 Grandchildren, and we enjoy spending time with our family. Anne and myself are partners in Turanga Butchery which we purchased in 2000, I have been a Justice of the Peace (Qual) for the past 36 years and I am also a member of the Masonic Fraternity and Pistol Club. And have been Secretary in both of these organisations for over 20 years. Cr Duncan Cunningham p. 0439 746 096 Statement of Interests |
CR GARY ASMUS | |
 | A born and bred local, Cr. Asmus has been with Mount Isa City Council since 2003; having been involved in Tourism, Major and Community events, and now active with our Seniors as the chair of Mount Isa Seniors Safety and their partners. “I am a shiftworker employed at Mount Isa Mines, and am fortunate to be able to dedicate a lot of time to actively engage networks and locals during business hours throughout the week. As a member of Council, I will continue to consult with the people of Mount Isa and Camooweal on both a personal and professional basis.I am a firm believer in a hands-on approach; I make myself available to ratepayers and residents at ground level, and pursue their interests and needs using every resource we have at Council's disposal. Mount Isa has been very good to me throughout my life, and I will take every opportunity to see our city's future secured through further urban development, affordable living, and social infrastructure. I will assist this in any way I can in my capacity as a Councillor. I can be contacted by phone and email, and look forward to assisting you with your enquiries." p. 0447 432 757 Statement of Interests |
CR JEAN FERRIS | |
 | Cr Ferris arrived in Mount Isa in 1971 and has raised 3 sons, and has 6 grandchildren. Cr Ferris has been a part of Council for 20 years, being first elected in 1990. “During my time with Council I have been actively involved in many areas of the community such as youth affairs, sanitation, the adult literacy program MICAL, the Mount Isa City Council Library, the Regional Arts Development Fund, Mega Day Out Events and the Hair & Fashion Extravaganza. Previously I was heavily involved with the Council’s Beautification Committee. I am passionate about Mount Isa and eager to see it become the beautiful city everyone knows it is. I am also very proud of being one of the driving forces behind the new Mount Isa Family Fun Park, opened in 2009. I have shown passion and dedication to Mount Isa and the Council for many years and I will continue to do so to the best of my ability.” p. (07) 4743 6963 Statement of Interests |
CR LAUREN MERRICK | |
 | Cr Merrick was born in Sherwood, Brisbane in 1948 and, for her formative years, home was on Curtis Island. In 1960 her parents moved the family to Oxford Park, Brisbane. Cr Merrick married Barry Merrick in 1972 and they have two children, David and Ann. “In January 1977 Barry was transferred to TAFE College Mount Isa, and we begun our love affair with Mount Isa. I enjoy quilting and playing in my sewing room. I’m a member of Mount Isa Quilters. Whereever I go in the world, I have always promoted Mount Isa any way I can. I'm very proud to call myself a citizen of Mount Isa. As a Councillor, I aim to bring the Council back to the Community and have more Community involvement in Council policies and visions.
Living in the North-West has given me confidence to be able to strive and do things that I never thought possible while living in Brisbane. In the eleven years I was Secretary for the Mount Isa Show, I was able to meet people from all walks of life, from Premiers to small children and to work with a team of dedicated people in organising and presenting the best show in the North-West. This developed my skills of working with a team of like minded people, and when need be, able to make decisions and to bend or stand strong where needed. Mount Isa is the home of my heart and here I intend to stay.” p. 0439 079 101 Statement of Interests |
CR ROBBIE KATTER | |
 | Cr Katter was born and raised in Charters Towers (his parents moved there from Cloncurry a couple of years before he was born). His father’s family have been in the North West for a couple of generations before him. “I own and run a property valuation firm in town. Have worked in this market since 2001 and moved to the city in early 2005. I worked two years in the mines at Charters Towers before studying at university and entering the valuation industry working in Brisbane and then Townsville for a total of 5 years before moving to Mount Isa. I am a large footy enthusiast being partial to Rugby League. Played a lot of Rugby League until I was stopped by a recurring knee injury. Currently, I am President of Black Star Rugby League Football Club. Have played cricket at a local level and enjoyed a minor foray into local theatre productions. I enjoy a bit of Golf and Tennis and can also be partial to relaxing with a guitar at home. I wanted to be a Councillor was because I wanted to hear some issues discussed more that I felt weren’t being confronted. I think I can offer a positive direction as a member or council by balancing visions and proposed development against responsible and viable financial operating. I believe I have a good connection with the average Joe on the street, and believe that this goes a long way when making decisions for the good of the city. During my time at Council my goals are to put strategies into place to optimise the opportunities for all types of development in Mount Isa at present with a focus on residential accommodation. The window of opportunity is open now for the city to attract development and we, as the council need to be the conduit for this to occur. I would like to see Buchanan Park used more and to achieve a sense of unity between user groups of the facility.” p. 0428 394 371 Statement of Interests |