CONGRATULATIONS to Duncan Gair and Graham McLaughlin on their appointment as mayor and deputy mayor of Wingecarribee Shire Council.

Both these men have been honest, clear thinking councillors for many years.

They chair meetings in a dignified manner, respecting others' opinions, without disrespecting remarks and ridiculing anyone with opinions that are opposite to theirs.

Let's hope now we can forget the last two years and go forward in a dignified and progressive way to the benefit of the whole shire.

I am so proud of Holly Campbell for having the fortitude to vote at the mayoral election on Wednesday night against the possibility of expulsion if she voted against party lines.

Bravo Holly.

Margaret MacLean

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Community repsonds to the new mayor on SHN’s Facebook

Jimmy Ewart: About time someone with some brains.

Helen Kingdom: Congratulations Duncan.

Rob N Ruth Gray: I have not lived in the area for many years, but have family still living in the area and follow what happens. All I can say is congratulations Duncan, about time someone was ousted.

Maree Baxter: David here. Congratulations Duncan the shire needs you.

Leanne Harris-Shervey: Congratulations Duncan!!

Jimmy T Armstrong: Congrats to the new mayor and deputy mayor we are back in good hands Dunc and Graham.

Denis Wilson: God Help Us! The miners will be thrilled with this result.

Nigel Lusk: Congratulations, finally a mayor to be proud of.

Lisa Cooke: At last common sense prevails.