Jarrad Logie - President

Term Expires: October 2025

Representative on the following Council / Community Committees:

• Central Zone (WALGA) Delegate
• Narrogin Sub-Regional Road Group
• Works & Plant Committee
• Audit Committee
• Development Assessment Panel (PROXY)

Councillor's Biography:

First elected in October 2009. I have been a resident of Williams all my life. Im married with three children, and have been lucky enough to be part of the Shire Council over a number of years. During my time so far I have supported the development of the childcare centre, the aged housing, new industrial blocks, and have strongly voiced my opinion towards the road maintenance. As a father of school aged children I like to ensure strong support for our playgroups, school, childcare and all sporting and community facilities that will benefit the upcoming generation.

Address: PO Box 179, Williams WA 6391

Phone: 040 891 2358

Email: belke82@bigpond.com

Cr Natalie Major - Deputy President

Term Expires: October 2023

Representative on the following Council / Community Committees:

• Community Housing Group
• Hotham Williams Economic Alliance
• Premier's Australia Day Active Citizenship
• Civic Functions
• Townscape Committee
• Driver Reviver Committee
• 4WD VROC (PROXY)

Councillor's Biography:

I have been a member of the Williams community since arriving here as a school teacher over thirty years ago. With my husband I have raised my two sons in Williams and continue to be involved in our farming enterprise, the school, the bushfire brigade, various sporting clubs and many other aspects of Williams life. I have been fortunate to serve on the Shire Council since 2009. During my time on council I have supported the development of the Childcare Centre, Aged housing units and Industrial area, as well as the redevelopment of the Lion’s Park and refurbishment of the main street. I see my time on council as an opportunity to give back to the community that has come to mean so much to me. I strive to understand the views of all sectors of the community and work out the best way for our shire to remain strong and to grow in the standard and range of services and facilities that are provided..

Address: 13886 Albany Hwy, Williams WA 6391

Home Phone: 9885 1021

Cr Moya Carne - Councillor

Term Expires: October 2023

Representative on the following Council / Community Committees:

• 4WD VROC
• Art Acquisition Committee
• Development Assessment Panel
• Driver Reviver Committee
• South 32 Community Liaison (PROXY)
• Central Zone WALGA Delegate (PROXY)

Councillor's Biography:

First elected as a Councillor at the Williams Shire in the May 2003 elections. Having lived nearly all my life in Williams I am dedicated to seeing Williams prosper in the current climate of declining rural populations. I have been elected to the Commercial Development Working Group and believe that Council should become more involved in infrastructure other than the usual community facilities. In my term as Councillor I shall work hard to ascertain that the standard of facilities is maintained and improved.

Address: RMB 587, Williams WA 6391

Home Phone: 9885 1053

Home Fax: 9885 1053

Cr Christine Cowcher - Councillor

Term Expires: October 2025

Representative on the following Council / Community Committees:

• TBA

Councillor's Biography:

I have lived in the Williams District for most of my life with links to the history of this community. I live in Quindanning on a farming property with Warren, and have three daughters. I am a primary school teacher, having worked predominately at Williams Primary School. I have been involved in some local groups, such as the netball club and the Williams Repertory Club, undertaking a variety of roles. I wish to be able to contribute to the future development and wellbeing of the Williams community, using my professional and interpersonal skills to represent the residents in the Williams district. I believe Williams can build on its positive reputation by expanding on sustainable projects that explore the natural environment, such as walking trails and historical landmarks in the shire.

Address: 9818 Pinjarra-Williams Rd, Williams WA 6391

 John Macnamara - Councillor

Term Expires: October 2023

Representative on the following Council / Community Committees:

• TBA

Councillor's Biography:

Born & raised in Williams as were my parents & grandparents who contributed to the town’s development & sporting groups. Both generations cleared land & employed locals. This land is still in our family, contributing to regional employment.

I am married with 3 children running our farming business employing 3 additional families.

I’ve been involved in local sport playing football, cricket & recently coaching D grade football. I’m a fire officer in the Narrakine brigade.

Our forebearers developed good foundations & I want to continue this, keeping the shire vibrant & progressive.

I have strong business & budgeting knowledge & hands-on skills plus an open-minded view on both town & country, having lived in both.

I understand logistics, machine maint, asset management, roads & am a team player.

Address: 496 Westmere Road, Williams WA 6391

 Robert Baker - Councillor

Term Expires: October 2025

Representative on the following Council / Community Committees:

• Premiers Australia Day Active Citizenship
• Driver Reviver Committee

Councillor's Biography:

First elected in October 2017. I have been a resident of the area as property and business manager for the past 25 years. Community activities over that time have included membership, chairperson or presidency on many committees and clubs; currently I am secretary of the Williams Men's Shed. I have experience with both agricultural industries and government agencies.
My key community interests have always been in the recognition of the importance of cultures, the environment and the wellbeing and development of rural communities.

Address: 19 New St, Williams WA 6391

Home Phone: 9885 1234

 Bernie Panizza - Councillor

Term Expires: October 2023

Representative on the following Council / Community Committees:

• Audit Committee
• Works Plant Committee

Councillor's Biography:

I was elected on to the Council in January 2020. I was raised on the family farm at Southern Cross. I completed my secondary education at boarding school in Perth, then furthered my education at the University of WA by completing a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and going onto completing my Master of Science.

Farming is my passion. I returned to the family farm at Southern Cross after a small stint with the Department of Agriculture. I am married and we moved to the Williams area in 2003 and i currently farm alongside my wife, Rachel and two of my three children and their partners.

I have grandchildren who will be starting their schooling in Williams and I want to ensure Williams continues to have the best facilities for both education and sport that are available.

I consider Williams to be a vibrant and progressive community and I want to be part of helping it grow and prosper in a sustainable and efficient manner. Rural Roads are the life line of the farming community. We need to be improving these roads to a higher standard as movements increase and vehicles become larger. I plan to be a voice to council to endeavour to have the best road network possible and use the rate payers fund in the most efficient manner.

I believe local council needs to be accountable and open. I am available for any input by community members for any ideas that they wish to be presented at council.