Long standing mayor falls as council elects new leader in tight vote

A longstanding Hunter mayor has failed in his bid for another term, with his deputy winning a tight vote in the council chambers.

Pat Ryan was elected the new mayor of Upper Hunter Shire Council on Monday evening, unseating incumbent Maurice Collison in a 5-4 vote of councillors.

Cr Pat Ryan will serve as mayor of Upper Hunter Shire Council for the next two years. Photo: UHSC