Donelle Buegge becomes the first female shire president for Manjimup since 1990

The Shire of Manjimup had welcomed councillor Donelle Buegge as its new shire president, following the local government election held on Saturday October 21.

Cr Buegge will hold the position for a four-year term, which makes her the first female to be elected as shire president in Manjimup since 1990.

Former shire president Paul Omodei will remain on the council representing the Urban Ward for the remainder of his term, which expires in 2025.

“I wish the new shire president Donelle Buegge all the best in her future endeavours and I also extend my congratulations to incoming councillors Steve Miolin, Jayde Darin and Wade De Campo,” Cr Omodei said.

Shire president elect Donelle Buegge said she was humbled and honoured by the community’s faith in her abilities.

“I look forward to continuing to work with our shire and I am excited to see what we can achieve in a progressive and sustainable way, with the future firmly in mind,” she said.

“I applaud the communities of the entire shire, for they have clearly communicated the direction they wish to see our organisation in going forward.”

“A new CEO, three new council members and the experience of our seasoned members will make for a balanced and informed decision making process.”

In addition to a new shire president, the Shire of Manjimup have also welcomed three new councillors to the Urban Ward.

Steve Miolin and Jayde Darin have been elected for four-year terms and Wade De Campo has been elected for a two-year term to the fill the vacancy created by Cr Buegge moving into the presidency role.