The Deputy Mayor for the year ahead is DUP Councillor Tanya Stirling. The appointments were made at Council’s Annual Meeting, held in Cloonavin on Monday, June 3. Ballymoney representative Councillor McQuillan becomes the youngest Mayor in the history of the Council.
He takes over the chain of office from Councillor Steven Callaghan, a DUP representative for the Limavady area. Advertisement Advertisement Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to NorthernIrelandWorld, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. In his opening mayoral address, Cllr McQuillan said it was a “great privilege” to assume the role of Mayor, adding that he looked forward to collaborating with the Deputy Mayor over the coming year.
Cllr McQuillan continued: “I am honoured to be the first nationalist Mayor from North Antrim. I will amplify the voices and aspirations of our youth. It is my goal not only to highlight their talents and ambitions, but also to address the challenges they face.
“As Mayor, I am committed to promoting and addressing the mental health challenges throughout our council area.” Cllr McQuillan also pledged to “reach out the hand of friendship” and be “a Mayor for all”. He added: “I will continue to do everything in my power to attract jobs, investments and opportunities to this district.
Advertisement Advertisement “I am eager to participate in events that will showcase our food, culture, geography, talents, and achievements throughou.
