Clr Jess Jennings has been elected as Mayor of Bathurst at the most recent council meeting which was held at BMEC, due to the large crowd there on the evening for the debate on the Special Rate Variation.
After being elected to Council in 2012, Clr Jenning has taken the top job and will be in the position until next years Council elections September 2024.
Mayor Jennings has been a long time supporter and member of the Labor party, having run for state elections in the past as a labor candidate.
He has already met with the Premier in his first fortnight as Mayor, looking to State government support for critical infrastructure programs including roadworks and water security.