Wards and elections

2020 Council elections postponed to 2021

The Minister for Local Government announced the September 2020 Council elections have been postponed and will now be held 4 September 2021.

Council wards

 Ward map  

Not sure which ward you're in? Type in your address to find out your Ward or download the Ward street map(PDF, 1MB).

Ku-ring-gai covers the area from Roseville cinemas in the south to Wahroonga Park in the north and from St Ives Showground in the east to Lane Cove National Park in the west.

This area is broken up into five wards, each represented by two Councillors.

Comenarra

Councillor Jeff Pettett
Councillor Callum Clarke
Suburbs: South Turramurra, West Pymble, parts of Warrawee, Turramurra and Pymble

Gordon

Councillor Cheryl Szatow
Councillor Peter Kelly
Suburbs: Gordon, Killara, East Killara

Roseville

Councillor Jennifer Anderson
Councillor Sam Ngai
Suburbs: Roseville, Roseville Chase, Lindfield, East Lindfield

St Ives

Councillor Martin Smith
Councillor Christine Kay
Suburbs: St Ives, St Ives Chase, parts of Pymble

Wahroonga

Councillor Donna Greenfield
Councillor Cedric Spencer
Suburbs: Wahroonga, North Wahroonga, North Turramurra, parts of Warrawee and Turramurra

Role of Councillors

The Mayor and Councillors are Ku-ring-gai’s popularly elected officials, representing local residents.

Councillors:

  • Make decisions that guide Council activities.
  • Provide local leadership.
  • Represent the community’s interests by listening to and addressing their concerns.
  • Attend Council meetings and other official functions.

  • Build links between Council and the community.

In addition to their duties as a Councillor, the Mayor is required to chair Council meetings and attend civic and ceremonial events such as citizenship ceremonies.

Councillors are not paid a salary, but they receive an allowance for attending meetings and are reimbursed for some of their out of pocket expenses. The Mayor receives an additional mayoral allowance. Amounts are set by the Local Government Remuneration Tribunal.

Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor

At the Council meeting on 21 September 2019, Cr Jennifer Anderson was elected as to serve as Mayor for two years.

At the Council meeting on 22 September 2020, Cr Cedric Spencer was elected Deputy Mayor for a one-year term.

More information on our Councillors

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