Councillors

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Contact details for Councillors of Greater Hume Council.

 

 

 

Lea Parker

Mayor

  • Telephone0427 362 723
  • Email lparker@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au
  • ProfileCr Lea Parker was first elected in the East Ward by-election on 24 November 2018. Locally born and raised in the Holbrook district, Cr Parker is married to Russell a fifth generation farmer and together raise their four children in the amazing area of Greater Hume Council.

    Cr Parker has more than 20 years’ experience in rural and retail businesses and is very involved with the local community.

Ben Hooper

Deputy Mayor

  • Telephone0431 419 729
  • Email bhooper@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au
  • ProfileBen and his family moved to Henty in 2016. Since then, he has been actively involved in several community groups; the Henty Park Tennis Club, Henty LHAC, Henty Football/Netball Club, Henty Respite Trust, & the Fischer Community Leadership Advisory Group.
    Through this volunteer work, Ben has built strong community networks and gained valuable insight into the needs of local organisations.

Tony Quinn

Councillor

  • Telephone0429 674 933
  • Email tquinn@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au
  • ProfileI am a farmer and have been married to Leanne for 50 years with one daughter and five sons. I am President of Gerogery Fire Brigade and a member of St Vincent De Paul Society where I have volunteered on average one and a half days per week. I also played rugby union and rugby league for many years.

Matt Hicks

Councillor

  • Telephone0419 602 780
  • Alternate Phone6026 3803 (Home)
  • Email mhicks@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au
  • ProfileMatt operates a small farm north of Walla Walla in the West Ward and has a keen interest in both the village and rural aspects of Greater Hume.

Jenny O'Neill

Councillor

  • TelephoneH: 02 6026 3417 B: 0206026 3289
  • Alternate Phone0438 263 417
  • Email joneill@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au
  • ProfileAs a Councillor I would like all areas growing in population with the infrastructure to support this growth. Growth in businesses throughout the shire is critical to maintain a sound economic base. Support for the smaller communities is necessary to see them prosper.

Brian Liston

Councillor

  • Telephone0428 931 894
  • Email bliston@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au
  • ProfileI believe the Greater Hume is in an outstanding position to attract new residents along with new business and tourism – our location midway between Albury/Wodonga & Wagga Wagga as well as the connectivity to Melbourne, Sydney and beyond offers so many service, educational, health & leisure opportunities.

Kerry Morton

Councillor

  • Telephone0407 484 745
  • Email kmorton@greaterhume.nsw.gov.au
  • ProfilePassionate about promotion of Regional Australia, raising healthy families and providing infrastructure to encourage people to choose Rural cities and towns to live and work. I decided to run for council to be a voice WITH the Community, who have, over the years felt disconnected from decision making and have progressively found it difficult to access information which impacts their lives.