councillors
Cr Sonia Buckley
Current Councillor
Former Councillor
Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Elected Terms: 
2020-24; 2024-28
Served as Mayor: 
Served as Deputy Mayor: 
2024-25

As a fifth-generation High Country resident, born and raised in Benambra, I am deeply connected to the heritage and lifestyle of our beautiful region. A mother and grandmother, I cherish the deep family connections and lifelong friendships I’ve built within our community.

With a former career as a creative director in music and the arts, I bring a unique perspective and innovative approach to problem-solving. Today, I manage a retreat property and farm cattle and horses, embracing the rural values that define our way of life.

I am passionate about serving our community with integrity. My focus has been on maintaining and improving our roads, keeping rate caps in place to ease financial pressures, and fostering transparency in Council governance. I have worked hard to support our local industries, standing firmly against the closure of the timber sector, which is vital to our economy and environmental management.

Through strategic partnerships and forward-thinking solutions, I’ve championed initiatives such as improved waste management, economic development to benefit residents and local land management. I am committed to delivering practical, community-focused solutions that enhance our quality of life, preserve our heritage, and secure a vibrant future for generations to come.

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