Who could replace Hobart's outgoing lord mayor?
Hobart's outgoing lord mayor, Anna Reynolds, has announced she will not seek re-election, prompting a competitive race for her position. Several current councillors have expressed interest in succeeding her, aiming to address the council's internal conflicts. Local government elections are scheduled for October, with changes in council membership expected as the number of elected members decreases from 12 to 9.
- ▪Anna Reynolds has served as lord mayor since November 2018 and will not run for re-election.
- ▪The upcoming local government elections in October will see the council size reduced from 12 to 9 members.
- ▪Councillors Ryan Posselt, Bill Harvey, and Louise Bloomfield have confirmed their candidacies for the lord mayor position.
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Who could replace Hobart's outgoing lord mayor Anna Reynolds?MBy Monty JackaTopic:Local GovernmentThu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:10amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:10amThu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:10amAnna Reynolds was elected to the role in November 2018. (Facebook: Anna Reynolds)In short:Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds will not seek re-election, opening the race for Hobart's top local government role.Multiple elected members have already voiced their hopes to succeed her, promising to heal a chamber that some describe as "toxic".What's next?Tasmanians will vote in local government elections in October.abc.net.au/news/hobart-lord-mayor-race-to-replace-anna-reynolds/106755478Link copiedShareShare articleFor years, Hobart City Council meetings have generated headlines for all the wrong reasons — from arguments over missing…
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