Calls for by-election following resignation of Rockhampton Mayor Margaret Strelow

Ben Harden
Updated November 11 2020 - 12:03pm, first published November 10 2020 - 11:30am
Rockhampton local Chris 'Pineapple' Hooper only received 31.5pc of the mayoral vote during the local government election, but he is set to become the new mayor.
Rockhampton local Chris 'Pineapple' Hooper only received 31.5pc of the mayoral vote during the local government election, but he is set to become the new mayor.

A man who received just 30 per cent of the vote during the March local government election is set to become the Rockhampton mayor following the shock resignation of Margaret Strelow.

Ben Harden

Ben Harden

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Queensland Country Life reporter based in Emerald. I report on agriculture and rural news in the central Queensland region. Got a story? Get in touch: 0437528907 or email ben.harden@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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