Peter John Flannery is an Australian politician currently serving as the mayor of the City of Moreton Bay in Queensland,[1][2] Australia's third most-populous local government area.[3]
Peter Flannery | |
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| Mayor of the City of Moreton Bay known as Moreton Bay Region until 2023 | |
| Assumed office 28 March 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Allan Sutherland |
| Moreton Bay Regional Councillor for Division 2 | |
| In office 28 April 2012 – 28 March 2020 | |
| Preceded by | Chris Whiting |
| Succeeded by | Mark Booth |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Independent |
| Spouse | Annemarie Flannery |
| Children | 9 including step children |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army |
| Years of service | 1983–1994 |
Politics edit
Flannery served as a Caboolture Shire Councillor from 2004 to 2008.[4]
He served as Councillor for Division 2 of the Moreton Bay Region from 2012 to 2020.[5]
Flannery was elected mayor of the Moreton Bay Regional Council in 2020. In July 2023 during his tenure, the Moreton Bay Region was renamed the City of Moreton Bay.[6]
References edit
- ^ "The new look Moreton Bay Regional Council". Courier Mail. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 6 November 2020.
- ^ "Councillor Peter Flannery - Mayor". mbrc.qld.gov.au. Moreton Bay Regional Council. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Getting to know mayor Peter Flannery". Moretondaily.com.au. Moreton Daily. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "Councillor denies conflict of interest". Sunshine Coast Daily. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 22 October 2020.
- ^ "Peter Flannery Claims victory in Moreton Bay mayoral race". brisbanetimes.com.au. Fairfax Media. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ "New City, New Ambition, Renewed Brand". Moreton Bay City Council. Retrieved 5 August 2023.