The City of Perth appoints former chief executive Garry Hunt as temporary CEO for 12 months after the council sacks Michelle Reynolds. Multiple outlets report the change comes as the local government faces a governance and leadership crisis.
The council orders a paid inquiry into what it describes as “fractured” leadership and also refers to allegations of a toxic council environment. Coverage characterises Hunt as a returning executive with prior experience leading local governments, presenting him as a stabilising figure while the city responds to the fallout from Reynolds’ removal. Reporting across outlets notes the inquiry is expected to cost $120,000, and that Hunt’s appointment is positioned as interim management during the review period.
