About Council Councillors

Talk to your local councillor

If you would like to talk to your local government representative, please contact your local councillor. Using the portfolios outlined below will help identify the appropriate contact.

If you would like to contact a council officer or service centre, request a service or make a complaint, please refer to the contact details available in the Contact us link in the header above.

Cr Peter Taylor

Cr Peter TaylorMayor
Committee of the Council Chair

Phone: 07 4688 6631
contact via email

Peter Taylor was born in Goondiwindi and grew up on a brigalow property in the Moonie area. Peter was educated initially by correspondence and then in Brisbane. He gained a commercial pilot licence and worked as a charter pilot. He operated an expanding agricultural business until recently selling this business to concentrate on his new role of Mayor of the regional council and now resides in the CBD of Toowoomba.

Cr Paul Antonio

Cr Paul  AntonioDeputy Mayor
Water Services portfolio 

Phone City Hall: 07 4688 6406
Mobile: 0429 954 109
contact via email

Paul Antonio was former mayor of Millmerran Shire Council for eight years prior to becoming a councillor and the deputy mayor of Toowoomba Regional Council. 

He was elected as a Millmerran Shire councillor more than 25 years ago.

Cr Carol Taylor

 Engineering Services portfolio carol_taylor_web_photo

Phone City Hall: 07 4688 6615
Phone home: 07 4696 2236
Mobile: 0417 723 948
contact via email

Carol Taylor is the former Mayor of Cambooya Shire Council, having been a councillor since 2000. She was vice-president of the Australian Local Government Women’s Association, Queensland branch.

Cr Ros Scotney

ros_scotney_web_picCultural, Heritage and Facilities Services portfolio

Phone Pittsworth Service Centre: 07 4619 8000
Phone home: 07 4693 2593
Mobile: 0427 578 264
contact via email

Ros Scotney served on the Pittsworth Shire Council for 14 years, 10 as mayor. A fourth generation resident of Pittsworth, Ros was elected to Toowooomba Regional Council following amalgamation in 2008.

Cr Mike Williams

Cr Mike WilliamsFinancial and Sporting Services portfolio

Phone City Hall: 07 4688 6421
Mobile: 0428 182 976
contact via email

Mike Williams is the former Deputy Mayor of Cambooya Shire Council. He has lived in the Cambooya shire for 30 years, spending the last eight as a councillor in that area. He and his wife Jo-Anne have run the successful Mike Williams Country Clothing business for the past 20 years. He and his family also breed and train horses at their Hodgson Vale farm and compete in showjumping and polocrosse.

Cr John McVeigh

John McVeigh resigned from Toowoomba Regional Council on February 19, 2012 to stand as a candidate in the State Government elections to be held on March 24, 2012.

 

Cr Noel Strohfeld

Cr Noel  StrohfeldStrategic Services portfolio 

Phone City Hall: 07 4688 6605
Phone home: 07 4692 1223
Mobile: 0409 487 849
contact via email

Noel Strohfeld has been involved in local government since 1979 (March 1979 to March 1994 and March 1997 to current) and served as Mayor of Rosalie Shire for 11 years. He is involved in many community organisations and enjoys motor sport, cricket and travel.  He and wife Ruth have two children and five grandchildren.

Cr Bill Cahill

Cr Bill CahillEnvironmental and Community Services portfolio

Phone City Hall: 07 4688 6782
Mobile: 0419 908 083
contact via email

A former councillor on Crows Nest Shire Council, Bill Cahill brings technical and corporate management skills, as well as small business experience, to his role as councillor. He is actively involved in voluntary roles with community organisations and has been a member of the Darling Downs Regional Organisation of Councils.

Cr Joe Ramia

Cr Joe Ramia

Tourism, Events and Parks Services portfolio 

Phone City Hall: 07 4688 6793
Phone work: 07 4633 1034
Mobile: 0417 762 875
contact via email

Joe Ramia was Deputy Mayor of Toowoomba City Council in its final term prior to formation of Toowoomba Regional Council in 2008. Born and educated in Toowoomba, Joe has served 14 years on council. 

Cr Anne Glasheen

anne_glasheen_for_webCustomer Service portfolio 

Phone City Hall: 07 4688 6800
Mobile: 0408 718 720
contact via email

Anne Glasheen is former Deputy Mayor of Clifton Shire Council. Anne was born in Allora and has had more than 15 years’ experience in local government. She was a local business operator for more than 25 years and has served a number of terms on two government boards at state and national level. Cr Glasheen enjoys motorcycle riding and is an avid supporter of the Red Hatters.

Cr Peter Marks

Cr Peter MarksPlanning and Development Services portfolio 

Phone City Hall: 07 4688 6783
Mobile: 0400 111 952
Phone home: 07 4638 2277
contact via email

Peter Marks launched his own financial planning and insurance business many years ago. He is a director of the Toowoomba Chamber of Commerce, president of the Downs Club and has been associated with Rotary for 27 years. He and wife Desley enjoy assisting charities wherever possible, and he loves riding his motorbike and having a hit of tennis. 

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