A dedicated community leader Mayor Teresa Millwood brings a compassionate, hands on approach to the role at Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Raised by banana farming parents and a nurse by profession, she understands the value of hard work, care and resilience.
With a strong focus on advocacy and community well being, she currently chairs the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG) and champions a ‘back to basics’ agenda prioritizing roads, cleanliness and enhancing the liveability of our vibrant tropical region.
Her leadership is rooted in a deep commitment to local people and places, with key projects under her guidance including the revitilisation of Mission Beach and Banyan Park and pursuing a long term solution for Port Hinchinbrook. Mayor Millwood is passionate about creating a region that is not only functional and safe but a beautiful place to live, work and visit.