Rockhampton Regional Council delays Chris Hooper's chances of being mayor

Ben Harden
Updated November 25 2020 - 6:26pm, first published 4:00pm
Chris 'Pineapple' Hooper was ready to be sworn in as Rockhampton Mayor on Tuesday, but the mayoral vacancy was not discussed at the Rockhampton Regional Council meeting due to the potential implications of planned legislative changes.
Chris 'Pineapple' Hooper was ready to be sworn in as Rockhampton Mayor on Tuesday, but the mayoral vacancy was not discussed at the Rockhampton Regional Council meeting due to the potential implications of planned legislative changes.

Rockhampton Regional Council has delayed action on accepting Chris 'Pineapple' Hooper as the new 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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