Russell Fitpatrick
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Russell Fitzpatrick is an Australian politician currently serving as the Mayor of the Bega Valley Shire Council. Born and raised in Pambula, he has been a long-standing member of the local council, having first been elected as a councillor in November 2009. In 2024, he became the first person to be popularly elected as mayor by the region's residents. While he has previously held independent status, he has been noted for his engagement with the Liberal Party. Fitzpatrick is committed to advocating for the needs of the Bega Valley community and has emphasized the importance of federal support for local government initiatives.
