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Thomas Richard Tate is a Laotian-born Australian businessman, property investor and politician who is the current mayor of the City of Gold Coast. He was first elected on 28 April 2012 and re-elected on 19 March 2016, 28 March 2020, and again on 16 March 2024 for a record breaking fourth term. [1] Early life.
Tom Tate has been Mayor of the Gold Coast since first being elected in 2012. He was re-elected in 2016, 2020 and again in 2024. Throughout his time in office, he has been committed to three key outcomes for the city: keeping rates low; delivering value-for-money services to the community; and reducing council debt.
Mar 11, 2024 · Tom Tate and his wife Ruth Tate announce his 2024 re-election bid. (ABC Gold Coast: Mackenzie Colahan) He came to power in 2012 and was re-elected in landslide victories in 2016 and 2020 — with 63 per cent and 55 per cent of the vote respectively — becoming the city's first mayor to win a third consecutive term.
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Tom Tate is the Mayor of the Gold Coast, Australia's 6th largest city, since 2012. He is a civil engineer and a businessman who has led the city's economic and social development, including hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games and preparing for the 2032 Olympics.
Sep 18, 2023 · The Council Conduct Tribunal found Cr Tate breached the council's expenses policy by claiming personal and donation expenses as incidental costs. He was ordered to pay a penalty, make a public admission and undertake training.
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The current Mayor is Tom Tate. The mayor is charged with representing the city council and is popularly elected by residents of the City of Gold Coast local government area in local elections held every 4 years.
Mar 17, 2024 · Tom Tate has won his fourth term as Gold Coast Mayor, while Scenic Rim Mayor Greg Christensen has been defeated. Counting continues for other council races, including Division 7 where a suspended councillor faces a murder charge.
