Cessnock, NSW – Former Mayor Jay Suvaal has officially resigned from his role as a Councillor on Cessnock City Council, citing increased professional and family responsibilities.
In a statement shared online, Suvaal said the decision was made after “careful consideration and conversations with my family, friends, employer and fellow Councillors.” He recently accepted a new professional opportunity that requires more time away from home and, coupled with growing family care needs, Suvaal said he could no longer commit fully to the duties of a Councillor.
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