Andrew Baker has officially been named as the new Councillor for Clarence Valley Council following the resignation of Allison Bryant (formerly Whaites) at the end of the December 2025 Council Meeting.
The NSW Electoral Commission conducted a countback election to fill the vacancy this month, where five candidates from the 2024 election put their hand up for eligibility.
Cr Baker takes up the role effective immediately.
The first Council meeting for 2026 will be held on Thursday, 19 February at the Grafton Council Chambers.
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