Your Elected Representatives

Under the Local Government Act 1995 (Act), Ordinary local government elections are held every two years on the third Saturday in October.

The most recent election was held on Saturday 21 October 2023 to fill four Council vacancies on four year terms. 

Rachel Livinston resigns

On Thursday 28 March 2024 Councillor Rachel Livingston resigned from her position on Council due to the increased travel required after moving away from the community.

As set out in the Act,  an Extraordinary Election is necessary to fill the vacancy left by Ms Livingston's resignation.

At the Ordinary Council Meeting on Tuesday 16 April 2024, Council agreed to engage the Western Australian Electoral Commission to manage the upcoming Extraordinary Election.

It is likely to take place in July 2024, but the date will be confirmed soon.

Councillors

Contact details for councillors are listed below. Please note that if your query is related to a works request, for example tree pruning or road repairs, it is best to contact us through official Shire communications to ensure your request is dealt with efficiently. 

After each election the Shire of Ravensthorpe Council appoints representatives to internal committees, local community groups, and organisations.

Each councillor has the privilege of participating in or representing the Council on at least one committee. The specific details of the committee or group to which each councillor is delegated can be found below.

By actively engaging with these groups, councillors gain valuable insights into the needs, concerns, and aspirations of the residents they represent.

Shire President Cr Tom Major [2025] E tom.major@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au  M 0403 782 887   Council committees Audit Committee Bushfire Advisory Committee CEO Performance Review   External committees Local Emergency Management Committee Ravensthorpe Agricultural Initiative Network Ravensthorpe Town Team
Deputy President Cr Mark Mudie [2027] E mark.mudie@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au  M 0428 356 064   Council committees Audit Committee Bushfire Advisory Committee CEO Performance Review   External committees Great Southern Road Group
Cr Sue Leighton [2027]  E sue.leighton@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au  M 0407 981 301    Council committees  Audit Committee     External committees  Munglinup Community Group  Hopetoun Community Resource Centre  Fitzgerald Biosphere Community Collective  Ravensthorpe Historical Society  GEDC Regional Coordination Group
Cr Rachel Gibson [2027] E rachel.gibson@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au M 0428 751 062   Council committees Audit Committee   External committees Great Southern Road Group Hopetoun Town Team
Cr Robert Miloseski [2027] E robert.miloseski@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au M 0408 030 888    Council committees Audit Committee   External committees Development Assessment Panel Hopetoun District Recreation Association Hopetoun Town Team
Cr Graham Richardson [2025] E graham.richardson@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au  M 0474 492 810   Council committees Audit Committee CEO Performance Review   External committees Development Assessment Panel Hopetoun Progress Association Fitzgerald River National Park Advisory Group