Published on Friday, 21 March 2025 at 4:59:43 PM

After serving ten years on the Shire of Murray Council, Shire President David Bolt was elected as the Member for Murray-Wellington at the State Government election.

Deputy President, Douglas McLarty has been acting in the position of Shire President since February 2025 and will continue to do so. An extraordinary election will take place in due course, details of which will be shared as soon as they are available.

Council will appoint an Acting Deputy President at the March Council Meeting.

Mr David Bolt was elected to the Shire of Murray Council in 2015 and appointed Shire President in 2017. He has served as Chair of the Peel Regional Leaders Forum, Board member of the Peel Development Commission and was Chair of the Rivers Regional Council.

Shire of Murray Chief Executive Officer, Dean Unsworth, reflected on Mr Bolt’s ten-years of service on the Shire of Murray Council.

“David’s energy as Shire President has been unwavering,” said Mr Unsworth.

“Serving on Council for ten years, David has applied his wealth of business and technology experience to guide Council outcomes in a strategic and well-considered manner. As Shire President for the past eight years, he has lead Council with integrity and transparency, establishing a well-functioning, dynamic and committed Council.

“In the last eight years we have seen many achievements, such as Dwellingup becoming Australia’s Top Tiny Tourist Town, the creation of the Food Innovation Precinct and of course the rebirth of the 150 year old Pinjarra Exchange Hotel.

“We bid a fond farewell to David as a much-respected member of the Shire of Murray team and we wish him all the best in this next chapter.

“We look forward to working alongside David in his new capacity, and are enthusiastic for an ongoing partnership with open communication and strong trust to continue to build our district for a healthy and prosperous future,” added Dean.

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