A proud and unwavering champion for Millmerran, the Darling Downs and the Toowoomba Region.
That is Paul Antonio's assessment of his time as the Mayor of the Toowoomba Region and formerly the Millmerran Shire in the wake of his recent announcement that he is retiring after almost 42 years in local government.
As he prepares to relinquish the Mayoral chains on Friday (July 21, 2023), Mayor Antonio said he would remain a fierce, but far less visible promoter of his beloved Region.
"I'll continue to praise the opportunities and the unparalleled lifestyle benefits we are fortunate to enjoy in this productive and beautiful area of southern Queensland. I realised this long before being elected and I'm more deeply convinced that this is the case now. I will happily return to a hands-on role in our family beef and cropping operation and enjoy the chance to travel in the future," Mayor Antonio said.
"I've regarded the Mayoralty and my time as an elected representative as a rare honour to help improve community life by delivering services and facilities that people use daily.
"I have been privileged to represent my home district, and subsequently the Toowoomba Region, across an extraordinary era of development and change.
