Published on Monday, 30 March 2026 at 3:27:43 PM
Jacinta Behrend has been officially sworn-in as the Town of Port Hedland’s new Mayor.
Mayor Behrend was elected at Saturday’s Local Government election, polling 1223 votes, ahead of former Deputy Mayor Ash Christensen who polled 982 votes.
A ceremony was held at the Civic Centre in Port Hedland on Monday afternoon to swear-in Mayor Behrend.
“I would like to thank the Hedland community for putting their trust in me to lead them as Mayor for the next four years,” she said.
“I am a proud Hedland local, this is my home and I am passionate about getting good outcomes for our community.
“I am looking forward to joining with my fellow Councillors to forge a strong, collaborative team that can focus on priorities like increasing liveability, sustainable growth and advocating for better education, housing and health outcomes.”
Mayor Behrend has been an active volunteer in the community including board roles at the Hedland Well Women’s Centre, JaBaT Dance Inc and the Cassia Primary School P&C.
Mayor Behrend will be joined on Council be newly elected members Russell McDowall, Adrian McRae, Rachael Baxter, Zoe Little, Sharon Todd, Frank Edwards, Troy Melville and Lorraine Butson.
A Special Council Meeting will be held at the Civic Centre on Thursday to elect the Deputy Mayor.
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