Kylie Gray is the new Mayor of Yorke Peninsula Council.

Kylie won the supplementary election with 2,615 votes, ahead of candidate Michael O’Connell who secured 996 votes.

Almost 39 per cent of enrolled voters participated in the election, with 3,611 formal votes tallied.

“I am incredibly grateful and truly humbled to have been elected by the community as the first female Mayor of the Yorke Peninsula,” Ms Gray said.
“I feel inspired by the strength and encouragement of so many female leaders within our community and across Local Government.
“My interest in legislation and governance has developed throughout my varied career, and I look forward to the challenges and opportunities for growth this role will bring.”

Ms Gray said, like all new roles, this one will be a journey of learning, listening and relationship-building.

“I believe education and open communication are key to creating positive connections across our community and empowering people with knowledge – helping Council make thoughtful and balanced decisions for the future of our district.
“I would like to sincerely thank the people of the Yorke Peninsula for placing your trust in me.
“To my family, friends, supporters and fellow Elected Members – your encouragement has made this possible.
“A conductor alone makes no symphony, it is the many instruments, coming together with timing, balance and harmony, that creates the score.”

Kylie was provisionally declared elected on Tuesday afternoon, 23 September.

The promotion of Kylie from Councillor to Mayor leaves her former Council seat vacant, requiring a supplementary election for the Innes/Penton Vale Ward.

More information about this upcoming supplementary election will be announced in the near future.