councillor profile

Cr Ian Bye

Current Councillor
Former Councillor
Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Councillor Details
Elected Terms:
2016, 2020
Served as Mayor:
2022, 2023, 2024
Served as Deputy Mayor:
2018

Ian has his roots firmly planted in the Wellington Shire, being born and raised in Sale, as well as choosing to raise his family there.

With two beautiful teenage daughters, Ian and his wife Rachael have been married for over 20 years.

Having been an accountant for 31 years, Ian knows how important small businesses are to the community.

A dedicated family man, Ian loves spending time on the water fishing, or towing the kids around and enjoying sports with his family.

As a Councillor, Ian is committed to working hard with local businesses and industries to ensure the future growth of the Wellington economy.

Ian is an avid volunteer and can be regularly found assisting local clubs, organisations and committees and has always given back to the community.

Wellington Shire comprises a three ward structure (Northern, Central and Coastal), which is represented by 9 Councillors (3 elected in each ward). The role of elected Councillors is to represent the entire municipality.This Councillor was elected in the Central Ward as marked in dark purple on the map below.

Wellington Shire comprises a three ward structure (Northern, Central and Coastal), which is represented by 9 Councillors (3 elected in each ward). The role of elected Councillors is to represent the entire municipality.This Councillor was elected in the Northern Ward as marked in dark purple on the map below.

Wellington Shire comprises a three ward structure (Northern, Central and Coastal), which is represented by 9 Councillors (3 elected in each ward). The role of elected Councillors is to represent the entire municipality.This Councillor was elected in the Coastal Ward as marked in dark purple on the map below.