MRGC Welcomes new Chair, Cr Jason Modica

The Murray River Group of Councils welcomed Mildura Mayor, Cr Jason Modica as Chair of the Group for 2021.

Cr Modica was elected as Mayor of Mildura Rural City Council following his re-election as a councillor there in November last year. He steps into the position which was previously held by Swan Hill Mayor, Cr Bill Moar.

As Chair, Cr Modica will be the principal spokesperson for the MRGC throughout the year and will Chair its quarterly meetings. Cr Modica is passionate about regional economic development, energy transition and water literacy. He lives in Mildura and is a strong advocate for the region.

At its last meeting for 2020, held in Swan Hill in December, the Group reconfirmed its advocacy priorities for the coming year and will focus on Digital Connectivity, Unlocking renewable energy in the region, Water reform, especially Basin Plan implementation and Murray River Tourism.

MRGC was guided well through a difficult year in 2020 by Cr Moar and looks forward to continuing to advocate strongly on behalf of the region and our communities under Cr Modica’s leadership.