Glenn Docherty

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Glenn Brian Docherty (born 1983[1]) is the third Mayor of the City of Playford.[2][3] He became mayor following the 2010 mayoral election. At the age of 26, Docherty is, to date, the youngest mayor of Playford.[4]

It was announced in January 2013 that Docherty had gained Liberal preselection for the State seat of Newland in the 2014 state election.[1]

Council

At the age of 19, Glenn Docherty was first elected to Playford Council in 2003 as one of two councillors for Ward Six. He was re-elected for a second term in 2006, and became deputy mayor, a position he held until nominating for the 2010 mayoral election.[citation needed] During his time as a Deputy Mayor/Councillor he had been a champion of a number of causes, the most notable being the creation of the Playford Health Precinct around the Lyell McEwin Hospital.[5]

During the mayoral election campaign, Docherty focussed on city presentation, building a health precinct and building better infrastructure for the community.[6] Playgrounds and local reserves have seen a rebirth under Docherty.[7]

In the months following his election, Docherty has been prominent in the South Australian and Australian Press with announcements and interviews regarding his keen interest on expanding employment opportunities in Playford, promoting the new SCT Rail Terminal,[8] and promoting a study into the potential renewal of the suburbs of Elizabeth, Elizabeth Downs, Elizabeth Park, Elizabeth East, Elizabeth Grove, Elizabeth South and Elizabeth Vale.[9] Docherty also aims to make Elizabeth the second CBD of Adelaide.[10] Docherty also secured over 15 million dollars from the Federal Government and the University of Adelaide in building the Stretton Centre. This centre will provide job training and research and development in new and emerging industries. The centre will also comprise a new community space.[11][12]

In April 2013 Docherty launched the new Playford 2043 Vision. This is a community vision that has a focus on jobs, lifestyle, business and educational outcomes for the community. The Vision has been well received to date.[13]

Docherty chaired the Wakefield Group for two years from February 2011 till February 2013, representing the 7 local government councils which are located in the Federal Division of Wakefield. This group lobbies the State and Federal government on issues within its boundaries.[14]

He has overseen the creation of the Playford Sports Hub in Elizabeth. The first stage of the masterplan concept has been approved by council for community consultation.[15] The first stage of land has been purchased ready for the Aquadome car park expansion.[16]

Awards and Honours

In 2001 Docherty was awarded a Centenary Medal for service to the community through St John, Playford Youth Council and the SA Youth Parliament.[3]

The John Legoe Awards for outstanding service to Local Government were introduced in 2007 by the SA Local Government Association. Deputy Mayor Docherty was the inaugural winner of the John Legoe Encouragement Award for excellent effort during his time as a Councillor and Deputy Mayor.[17]

At the start of the 2011 SANFL Season, Docherty was named the Number 1 ticket holder for the Central District Football Club.[18]

On 16 April 2013 the Sunday Mail (SA) included Docherty in its 2013 list of South Australian Rising Stars, acknowledging his contribution as Mayor of Playford, and his aspiring political career.[19]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Daniel Wills (January 19, 2013). "Liberals choose young mayor Glenn Docherty as candidate for South Australia election". The Advertiser. 
  2. ↑ Mayor Glenn Docherty, City of Playford
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Centenary Medal, 1 January 2001, itsanhonour.gov.au
  4. ↑ Katelin Nelligan (2010) Docherty Playford's youngest mayor, 15 Nov 2010, News Review Messenger
  5. ↑ Rob Greenwood (2010) Health hub plan for Lyell McEwin, 5 August 2010, The Messenger, news.com.au
  6. ↑ Pam Brombal (2010) Mayor race on rates, 19 October 2010, News Review Messenger
  7. ↑
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  8. ↑ Geoff Smith (2011) Jobs, safer roads promised from rail freight project, 25 January 2011, abc.net.au
  9. ↑ Pam Brombal (2011) Radical plan for Elizabeth rebirth, 2 February 2011, News Review Messenger
  10. ↑ Mark Schliebs (2011) Shire aims to be second CBD, 14 May 2011, The Australian
  11. ↑ http://www.playford.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?c=13534
  12. ↑ http://m.news.com.au/SA/fi1753121.htm
  13. ↑ http://www.playford.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=1431&c=14787
  14. ↑ Ellouise Goodwin (2011) Glenn aims to build region's profile, 16 February 2011, The Bunyip Press
  15. ↑ http://www.playford.sa.gov.au/page.aspx?u=1431&c=15552
  16. ↑ http://www.in-business.com.au/news/story/2013-8-9/16551
  17. ↑ SA LGA Website (2007) Inaugural John Legoe Awards announced at LGA Conference, 12 April 2007, SA Local Government Association
  18. ↑ CDFC (2011) CDFC No 1 Ticket Holder, February 2011
  19. ↑ Sunday Mail , 16th June 2013, AdelaideNow

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