Alderman Darren Alexander tenders resignation

Published on 28 August 2018

Alderman Darren Alexander has tendered his resignation from the City of Launceston.

Alderman Alexander was elected at the 2014 local government elections, and tendered his written resignation this morning, before announcing it publicly at today's Council meeting.

As the resignation takes place within six months of a local government election, a recount will not occur. In line with the Local Government Act, the resignation will take effect from the day on which the letter of resignation is received.

Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten thanked Alderman Alexander for his service to the Council.

"Darren has been a larger than life addition to the Council, and it has been fantastic to have an alderman who is such an enthusiast for technology and the business sector represented in Launceston," Mayor van Zetten said.

"I wish Darren and Julie all the best for the future, and thank them for their passion for Launceston.

"Darren has been a fierce advocate for the Launceston City Heart Project, having served admirably as chairman of that project's reference group, and has been a constructive and positive voice around the table."

At today's Council meeting, Alderman Alexander said business and family reasons were resulting in him spending more and more time in Hobart, ultimately leading to the "difficult decision" to resign.

"Today is a little sad for me," Alderman Alexander said.

"Today will be my last day as an alderman of this great city. I truly have enjoyed my time on the Launceston City Council and more importantly I've enjoyed working with all Aldermen throughout this term.

"I believe that is why this group of aldermen will go down in history as being one of the most collegiate group of people that have achieved so much in this four year period for the city of Launceston.

"To all the ratepayers who voted for me, I truly thank you. I did my best, I always worked for the betterment of the city, and I really enjoyed the ride."