Troy Thompson (politician)
Troy Thompson | |
|---|---|
| 47th Mayor of Townsville | |
| Assumed office 16 March 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Jenny Hill |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Troy Joseph Thompson 15 January 1971 Perth, Western Australia |
| Political party | Independent (since 2020) |
| Other political affiliations | One Nation (until 2020) |
| Spouse | Rebecca Hilston 1989 to 1995 Joanne Birnbauer 1996 to 2015 |
| Children | Ashleigh (step-daughter), Jordan |
| Alma mater | NIL |
| Website | troythompsonformayor.com.au |
Troy Joseph Thompson (formerly Birnbrauer; born c. 1971) is an Australian politician formerly served as mayor of Townsville, a local government area in Queensland, Australia. He was elected at the 2024 Townsville City Council election, defeating long-standing incumbent Jenny Hill.
On 21 November 2024, Thompson was suspended by the Queensland Government for 12 months with full pay.