THE first woman elected to Wodonga City Council and its first female mayor, Pam Stone, has died.
The Swan Hill-born local government stalwart was 93.
Ms Stone was elected to Wodonga City Council in 1977 before serving a term as deputy mayor from 1979 to 1980.
She would eventually become the city’s mayor in August 1985, serving for a year after she decided not to seek a second term.
Ms Stone was also awarded an Order of Australia Medal and made a Justice of the Peace.
Wodonga Mayor Cr Kev Poulton paid tribute to Mrs Stone as a trailblazer in local government.
“As our first female councillor and then mayor, she had a passion for improving education and caring for those less privileged and has left an indelible mark on our city and the stronger and more compassionate community we are today,” he said.
“Her contribution to city has been recognised, in part, through the naming of Pam Stone Park, along with her husband Les Stone, who were both great servants of our city.”
