Councillor John Furnell
Biography
Councillor John Furnell is well known amongst the community, having served as a paramedic for over 20 years. Cr Furnell is now serving his seoncd term as a Councillor of Burdekin Shire Council, first elected in 2020.
Although Cr Furnell is now medically retired from paramedicine, he is still actively working as a Registered Nurse. Cr Furnell is a dedicated volunteer and member of many community organisations and was awarded Burdekin Citizen of the Year in 2020. Cr Furnell was also a Captain in the Australiam Army Reserve Nursing Corp for 10 years before being medically retired.
John is married with three adult children and five soon-to-be six grandchildren.
Committee Memberships
- Burdekin Local Disaster Management Group
- Community and Cultural Development Advisory Group
- Community Grants Panel
- Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) Committee
Contact Details
Postal Address | PO Box 137 AYR QLD 4807 |
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Phone | Mobile: 0418 478 495 |
Councillor.Furnell@burdekin.qld.gov.au |