Statement on the resignation of Mayor Karen Redman, from Councillor Ethan White

Karen Redman has resigned as Mayor of the Town of Gawler. Karen has led the town for 10

years and will leave behind an important legacy. Karen was the first woman elected to the

role, oversaw significant development and growth within the town, the renewal of the Gawler

Civic Centre, and guided the community through significant challenges such as the Pinery

bushfires, and Covid-19 pandemic.

I want to thank Karen for her service to our community, from her time as a councillor to the

past decade as mayor, and wish her all the very best for the next chapter in her life.

As Karen makes this decision for personal reasons, I would like to encourage the community

to respect her wishes for privacy.

Deputy Mayor Nathan Shanks will continue in his role as Acting Mayor, and I will continue

working with him, fellow elected members and council staff, in the best interests of the

community.

A by-election for the community to elect a new mayor for the remainder of the council term

will take place in the coming months, with more information to come.