Terry James
Terry James | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Cairns | |
| Assumed office 22 November 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Manning |
| Leader of Cairns Unity | |
| Assumed office 22 November 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Manning |
| Councillor of the Cairns Region for Division 4 | |
| In office 28 April 2012 – 22 November 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Kristen Lesina |
| Succeeded by | Jeremy Neal |
| Councillor of the City of Cairns | |
| In office 1994–1995 | |
| In office 1999 – 15 March 2008 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Terence Albert James[1] |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Cairns Unity |
Terence Albert James is an Australian politician who has served as mayor of Cairns since 2023.
Political career
James was first elected to Cairns City Council in 1994, serving until 1995. He was later elected from 1999 until 2008.[2]
At the 2012 local elections, James was elected to Division 4 on Cairns Regional Council with 55.84% of the vote after preferences.[3] After the elections, he was elected deputy mayor by a vote of fellow councillors.[2][4]
On 17 November 2023, Bob Manning announced he would resign as mayor with immediate effect. Days later, councillors voted for James to become mayor and serve the remainder of Manning's term.[5]
James gained national media attention in December 2023 amid Cyclone Jasper, which caused one fatality and very heavy rainfall in Far North Queensland.[6][7]
References
- ↑ "TERENCE ALBERT JAMES". Electoral Commission of Queensland.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Terry James appointed as new Mayor of Cairns". Mirage News.
- ↑ "2012 Cairns Regional Council - Councillor Election - Division 4 - Booth Details". Electoral Commission of Queensland.
- ↑ "Delegates appointed for 2020 LGAQ Annual Conference". Mirage News. 23 September 2020.
- ↑ "Terry James appointed as new Mayor of Cairns". Cairns Region.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ "North and Far North Queensland residents told to prepare as cyclone watch issued for Jasper". Nine News.
- ↑ "Shock and dismay as Cyclone Jasper defies expectations to inundate far north Queensland". Guardian Australia.
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