By Dan Walsh
Kilmore Quay public representative Cllr Jim Moore is the new Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District Council following the annual meeting held in Wexford County Council chamber at Carricklawn this morning (Friday). Outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Lisa McDonald is Leas-Cathaoirleach.
Cllr Moore, who previously held the district chair position in 2021 was proposed by Cllr McDonald, he self-seconded and was declared elected.
Cllr Jim Codd was nominated but left the chamber without a seconder.
The Rosslare Municipal District, which is unique in that it doesn’t have a town in its jurisdiction, consists of five members. Cllr Frank Staples was absent, and Cllr Ger Carthy attended the meeting via zoom.
First elected to Wexford County Council in 2009, Cllr Moore was Leas-Cathaoirleach in 2009 and Cathaoirleach in 2010; he is a former Mayor of Wexford having served in the position for the 2017-’18 term. He has also served on numerous committees in various roles.
Cllr Moore told WexfordLocal.com that his main priority includes growing and encompassing the Rosslare Municipal District Strategic Plan, 2024-2030, recently published, and currently open for public discussion across the district.
“The Rosslare Municipal District Plan is about developing a road map for the district to plan, prepare and deliver projects and initiatives that will be shared with communities working together to contribute to the positive development and growth of the villages and settlements in the district,” stated Cllr Moore.
Outgoing Cathaoirleach Cllr Lisa McDonald was selected as Leas-Cathaoirleach having been proposed for the position by Cllr Moore and seconded by Cllr Carthy.
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