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West Australian
23-04-2025
- Politics
- West Australian
City of Belmont community mourns death of long-standing and respected councillor Janet Powell
A Perth council is mourning the loss of one of its long-serving councillors. Belmont City Council said Janel Powell was a long-standing and respected councillor. 'We are deeply saddened to advise that South ward councillor Janet Powell passed away over the weekend,' the city said in a statement. 'She initially served the community as a councillor from 2001 to 2021 and was re-elected during the extraordinary election for the South ward in June 2024. 'For over 20 years she represented our community as a proactive and hard-working councillor. 'She was a member of numerous committees including some time as presiding member of Community Vision Standing Committee and member of the Age Friendly and Cultural Diversity working groups. 'She also represented the city on the East Metropolitan Regional Council and the WA Local Government Association East Metropolitan Zone.' In 2017, she was presented with the WALGA Long and Loyal Service Award. 'Her dedication to the community and her advocacy for the City of Belmont will be remembered,' the city said. 'We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and all who had the privilege of working with her and knowing her.'
Perth Now
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Perth Now
Perth council mourning loss of one of its own
A Perth council is mourning the loss of one of its long-serving councillors. Belmont City Council said Janel Powell was a long-standing and respected councillor. 'We are deeply saddened to advise that South ward councillor Janet Powell passed away over the weekend,' the city said in a statement. Your local paper, whenever you want it. 'She initially served the community as a councillor from 2001 to 2021 and was re-elected during the extraordinary election for the South ward in June 2024. 'For over 20 years she represented our community as a proactive and hard-working councillor. Janet Powell. Credit: Supplied 'She was a member of numerous committees including some time as presiding member of Community Vision Standing Committee and member of the Age Friendly and Cultural Diversity working groups. 'She also represented the city on the East Metropolitan Regional Council and the WA Local Government Association East Metropolitan Zone.' In 2017, she was presented with the WALGA Long and Loyal Service Award. 'Her dedication to the community and her advocacy for the City of Belmont will be remembered,' the city said. 'We extend our heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and all who had the privilege of working with her and knowing her.'
