ECQ awards vacancy notice to Rockhampton mayoral runner-up Chris Hooper

Ben Harden
Updated April 14 2021 - 11:20pm, first published November 19 2020 - 4:00pm
Runner-up mayoral Candidate Chris 'Pineapple' Hooper has formally confirmed he consents to the appointment as Rockhampton Mayor.
Runner-up mayoral Candidate Chris 'Pineapple' Hooper has formally confirmed he consents to the appointment as Rockhampton Mayor.

The shock resignation of Rockhampton Mayor Margaret Strelow continues to plague the Beef Capital, with runner-up greens activist Chris 'Pineapple' Hooper contacted by the Electoral Commission of Queensland to confirm whether he consents to being named mayor.

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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