Elected Representatives

All Councillors, including Mayor and Deputy Mayor, are elected by the community every four years.  Click on each councillor’s name below to see their full personal profiles.

A council is elected to provide leadership for the good governance of the municipality. It must consider the community's diverse needs in its decision-making, setting and monitoring strategic objectives and ensure resources are managed sustainably and responsibly. A key objective of a council is to work towards achieving the best outcomes for the local community whilst considering the long-term and cumulative effects of decisions.

Several related documents are linked at the end of this page, including the Councillors’ Code of Conduct. 

Giovanna Simpson

 Mayor
  • Telephone0490 282 095
  • Email gsimpson@burnie.tas.gov.au
  • ProfileCouncillor Simpson was first elected in 2018 and served two four-year terms as Deputy Mayor. She was elected as Mayor in 2026.

Amina Keygan

 Deputy Mayor
  • Telephone0438 168 258
  • Email akeygan@burnie.tas.gov.au
  • ProfileCouncillor Keygan was elected to Council for the second time in 2018. She is passionate about providing better roads, parks and services, while lowering rates.

Teeny Brumby

 Councillor
  • Telephone(03) 6430 5705
  • Email tbrumby@burnie.tas.gov.au
  • ProfileCouncillor Brumby was first elected to Council in 2014, and again in 2018. In 2022 she was elected as Mayor and in 2026 returned as Councillor.

Ken Dorsey

 Councillor
  • Telephone0419 595 033
  • Email kdorsey@burnie.tas.gov.au
  • ProfileCouncillor Dorsey was first elected to Council in 2014, reflected in 2018, 2022 and again in 2026.

Chris Lynch

 Councillor

  • Telephone0419 537 697
  • Email clynch@burnie.tas.gov.au
  • ProfileCouncillor Lynch was first elected to Council in 2014, re-elected in 2018, 2022, and again in 2026.

Related Information


Councillor Policies

 Councillor Gift Register(PDF, 64KB)

 

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