Councillors
Councillors are elected by residents of the Cessnock Local Government Area (LGA) every four years to represent the interests of the community.
Wards
The Cessnock LGA is divided into four areas called ‘Wards’. Each ward has three Councillors to represent the people within these areas. View the Ward Maps.
- Telephone4993 4210
- Alternate Phone0409 404 898
- Email
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au; daniel.watton@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileDan Watton, elected Mayor of Cessnock, is excited to continue his service to the community after a successful first term as a Ward C Councillor. With a blend of business and community-focused experience, Dan is passionate about fostering growth and opportunity for all residents.
- Telephone0417 126 211
- Email
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au; jay.suvaal@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileAs a devoted father of two young children, Jay is deeply committed to shaping a better future for our community. His dedication extends beyond just providing for his family, he strives to ensure that local infrastructure and essential services can keep pace with the area’s rapid growth.
- Telephone0417 083 073
- Email
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au; jessica.jurd@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileJessica brings a wealth of experience in customer service, with 20 years dedicated to the hairdressing industry. Jessica prides herself on being a great listener and communicator, skills that have allowed her to build meaningful connections with clients and community members. Jessica has a deep love for the town in which she grew up in which serves as the reason Jessica ran for Council once again.
- Telephone0408 679 927
- Email
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au; tracey.harrington@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileTracey is a lifelong local resident and a Cessnock business owner for the past 25 years. Tracey is very invested in our local area and wants to see its many positive attributes recognised and promoted throughout the LGA and further afield.
- Telephone0408 785 148
- Email
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au; chris.madden@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileChris Madden is an active member of the Cessnock and Kearsley communities. As a proud father of two young adults, he stands on the committee for several local sports including Cessnock Hockey and Kearsley Crusher Rugby League Football Club.
- Telephone0428 117 162
- Email
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au; sarah.pascoe@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileSarah was born and raised in Cessnock and is thrilled to have been elected to represent the community. Sarah is married with three children, and loves spending time with her family in Cessnock enjoying the wonderful parks and spaces the previous Councillors created.
- Telephone0409 614 356
- Email
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au; quintin.king@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileAs a proud blue-collar worker and plant mechanic in the coal mining industry, Quintin has made Cessnock his home. Alongside his role as a dedicated husband and father of two, Quintin brings years of experience from the road construction industry, where he developed his skills and commitment to the Cessnock community.
- Telephone0409 254 894
- Email
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au; sophie.palmowski@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileSophie is a mother, midwife and committed member of the Braxton Greta community where she has lived her entire life. With a lineage in the region spanning three generations, Sophie brings a deep understanding of the dynamics of small-town living and the importance of community support.
- Telephone0408 970 625
- Email
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au; mitchell.lea@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileMitchell is a Cessnock local. Born in Kurri Kurri and raised in Weston where he now resides raising his own family. Having studied Education at the University of Newcastle, Mitchell brings experience from the health industry and has a further wealth of knowledge in the Occupational Health & Safety and Emergency & Disaster Management fields.
- Telephone0409 548 374
- Email
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au; rosa.grine@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileCouncillor Rosa Grine is a Local community member who is passionate about better facilities, local opportunities for our youth and for local families. Rosa is working towards having better sporting grounds and community facilities.
- Telephone0448 617 237
- Email
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au; mitchell.hill@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileCouncillor Mitchell Hill is currently serving in his second term on Council. Mitchell is a Heddon Greta local who was raised and now works within the community of Kurri Kurri. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Newcastle in Information Technology and now works as a Technical Support Officer in the NSW Department of Education.
- Telephone0409 632 786
- Email
council@cessnock.nsw.gov.au; susanne.dixon@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
- ProfileSusanne’s main focus is to help the community to get more involved with their local council and community with better consultation and transparency, so council and residents can work together for the betterment of the Cessnock LGA.