Jenny Hill | |
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| 46th Mayor of Townsville | |
| In office 28 April 2012 – 16 March 2024 | |
| Deputy | Les Walker Mark Molachino |
| Preceded by | Les Tyrell |
| Succeeded by | Troy Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Jennifer Lorraine Hill[1] Melbourne, Victoria |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Labor (since 1985)[1] |
| Other political affiliations | Team Jenny Hill (since 2012) |
| Alma mater | La Trobe University James Cook University |
| Occupation | Microbiologist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Australia |
| Branch/service | Australian Army Reserve Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers |
Jennifer Lorraine Hill AM is an Australian former politician who served as mayor of Townsville from 2012 until 2024.[2][3][4] which is the 18th largest local government area in Australia. She was elected to the position during the Queensland Local Government elections held on 28 April 2012. Prior to serving as mayor, Hill was a city councillor and previously held the position of Deputy Mayor under the previous pre-amalgamation Townsville City Council in the Labor administration of Tony Mooney between 2007 and 2008.
Hill came to Townsville as the fiancée of a soldier in 1982. She worked as a scientist, and later received a master's degree in public health.[4]
- ^ a b "JENNIFER LORRAINE HILL". Electoral Commission of Queensland.
- ^ "2020 Local Government Elections: Saturday, 28 March 2020: Townsville City Mayor". Electoral Commission of Queensland. 1 July 2019. Archived from the original on 10 August 2022. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "4 More Years: Team Jenny Hill Declares Unassailable Majority". Townsville Bulletin. News Corp Australia. Retrieved 27 September 2020.
- ^ a b "Councillor Profiles". Archived from the original on 3 May 2018. Retrieved 3 May 2018.