Overview
- Jos Mitchell resigned on Tuesday, saying sustained threats, a coordinated smear campaign and ongoing health problems made it impossible to continue.
- Her resignation triggers a by-election for the Redland City mayoralty and ends a period of extended medical leave that began in May.
- Mitchell said about 70 complaints were lodged against her with the Office of the Independent Assessor and that external investigators found the complaints investigated to be unsubstantiated.
- Long‑running governance disputes preceded her departure, including the 2024 resignation of CEO Andrew Chesterman and controversy over the recruitment that confirmed Louise Rusan as chief executive.
- The vacancy will test local alliances and raise fresh scrutiny of how councillor conduct complaints and council procedures are used, and it leaves staff and residents facing continued political division and personal safety concerns.