Macedon Ranges South Ward councillor Anne Moore has resigned from her position effective immediately, citing health and family reasons.
In an announcement on October 5, council said it received Ms Moore’s resignation letter on Wednesday, October 4.
Ms Moore was elected to represent the South Ward in October 2020, after collecting 13.85 per cent of the first preference votes, narrowly beating Christine Walker with 12.48 per cent.
Council chief executive Bernie O’Sullivan thanked Ms Moore for her work over the years.
“From myself personally but also on behalf of council, I would like to acknowledge [Ms] Moore’s passionate representation and contributions towards the shire and its residents,” Mr O’Sullivan said.
“I thank [Ms] Moore for her service to our local community and support of the council team and wish her all the very best.”
During her time on council, Ms Moore was vocal about improved Maternal and Child Health (MCH) services in the Macedon Ranges.
Speaking at the last council meeting on September 27, Ms Moore said the services are vital to the community, especially breastfeeding support.
“In modern day society most [mums]… are in and out of hospital generally between 24 to 48 hours,” she said.
“[Breastfeeding support is an] important role that MCH brings to our local government area and by looking after our residents on that front.”
Council officers will now work with Local Government Victoria and the Victorian Electoral Commission to fill the vacancy, and it asked for Ms Moore’s privacy to be respected.
