Glenn Brian Docherty is the third Mayor of the City of Playford

City of Playford

The City of Playford is a Local Government Area of South Australia, located in Adelaide's northern suburbs. The name 'Playford' comes from the recognition of Sir Thomas Playford, who played a part in the development of the area, and was South Australia's premier from 1938-1965...

. He became mayor following the 2010 mayoral election, defeating former mayor Martin Lindsell. At the age of 26, Docherty is, to date, the youngest mayor of Playford.

Council

At the age of 19, Glenn Docherty was first elected to Playford Council in 2003 as one of two councillors for Ward Six. He was re-elected for a second term in 2006, and became deputy mayor, a position he held until nominating for the 2010 mayoral election. During his time as a Deputy Mayor/Councillor he had been a champion of a number of causes, the most notable being the creation of the Playford Health Precinct around the Lyell McEwin Hospital.

During the mayoral election campaign, Docherty focussed on city presentation, rates relief and building better infrastructure for the community.

In the months following his election, Docherty has been prominent in the South Australian Press and Australian Press with announcements and interviews regarding his keen interest on expanding employment opportunities in Playford, promoting the new SCT Rail Terminal, and promoting a study into the potential renewal of the suburbs of Elizabeth, Elizabeth Downs, Elizabeth Park, Elizabeth East, Elizabeth Grove, Elizabeth South and Elizabeth Vale.. Docherty also aims to make Elizabeth the second CBD of Adelaide.

Docherty also chairs the influential Wakefield Group which is the group of 7 local government councils which reside in the Federal Division of Wakefield. This groups lobbies state and Federal government on issues within its boundaries.

Awards and Honours

In 2001 Docherty was awarded a Centenary Medal

Centenary Medal

The Centenary Medal is an award created by the Australian Government in 2001. It was established to commemorate the Centenary of Federation of Australia and to honour people who have made a contribution to Australian society or government...

for service to the community through St John, Playford Youth Council and the SA Youth Parliament.

The John Legoe Awards for outstanding service to Local Government were introduced in 2007 by the SA Local Government Association. Deputy Mayor Docherty was the inaugural winner of the John Legoe Encouragement Award for excellent effort during his time as a Councillor and Deputy Mayor.

At the start of the 2011 SANFL Season, Docherty was named the Number 1 ticket holder for the mighty Central District Football Club.