Published on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at 1:30:09 PM
Cr Phillip Blight elected for 9th time as Shire President at Special Council Meeting following Local Government Election
Cr Phillip Blight was elected President of the Shire of Wagin for the 9th time at a Special Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 21 October 2025.
Cr Blight’s election as Shire President was preceded by a ceremony where newly elected Councillors took their oath of office in the presence of Mr James Wallis JP.
Councillors Greg Ball, Bryan Kilpatrick, Ann O’Brien and Jason Reed join Councillors Phillip Blight, Sheryl Chilcott and Geoff West.
At the Special Council Meeting Cr Bryan Kilpatrick was elected as Deputy President. Cr Kilpatrick continues this role which he held following the 2023 election.
The meeting also provided the opportunity to recognise the contribution of outgoing Councillor, Wade Longmuir who served on Council from 2019.
“Serving on Council is an honour and commitment. I would like to thank our newly elected Councillors for making that commitment to our community and thank Wade Longmuir for his contribution to the Wagin Shire Council.
Wade is a leader in Wagin both in his successful business which assists farmers across the region and in his involvement in football and cricket at especially at a youth level.
Our community would benefit from more people like Wade.” said Shire President Cr Phillip Blight”
Following the Special Council Meeting, the next Ordinary Council Meeting will be held on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
“I wish to congratulate Cr Blight on his election as Shire President. It is an extraordinary achievement for an elected member that is a great advocate for not only Wagin but all of regional Western Australia.” said CEO Dr Kenneth Parker
I look forward to working with all of Council in what promises to be a busy time for Council as we deliver significant projects and essential services.”
Dr Kenneth Parker
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
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Media Enquiries to Cr Phillip Blight | M: 0429 948 868 | E: sp@wagin.wa.gov.au
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