Local Government Medal for former ALGA Board member

Shire of East Pilbara President and former ALGA Board member Lynne Craigie has been bestowed with the WA Local Government Association’s highest honour.

Ms Craigie, who is also a former WALGA President, was awarded the Local Government Medal for her “exceptional service in advancing the goals of WALGA and Local Government as well as the personal contribution given in pursuit of benefits for the community”.

WALGA
President Mayor Tracey Roberts congratulated Cr Craigie on her award and her
many achievements across her 17 years’ service in the sector.

“Lynne is
widely acknowledged and respected for her collaborative, engaging and inclusive
leadership style, and has been an inspiration to many Elected Members
throughout her service at both the Shire of East Pilbara and WALGA,” Mayor
Roberts said.

“As the
WALGA President, she was instrumental in numerous advocacy and organisational
achievements, including negotiations for a new agreement with the State on
shared vehicle licence revenues and rejuvenation of the State Local Government
Partnership agreement.”