Council
27 June, 2025
Councillor Kylee Isidro resigns after reaching ‘breaking point’
SOMERSET residents are heading to the polls following the resignation of a long-serving councillor.
Council has yet to confirm details, including the cost of filling the vacancy left by Kylee Isidro, who called time last week citing personal and professional pressures over the past 18 months that had tested her “almost to breaking point.”
“My two daughters deserve the best of me, and so does my partner,” Cr Isidro said in a statement.
“Although I have given this role my all, I believe the time is right to step aside and make way for someone who can bring fresh energy and focus to this important work.”
Cr Isidro described her five years in office as a privilege and thanked the community, fellow councillors, and council staff for their support.
Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt thanked Cr Isidro for her service to the region.
“I started with Cr Isidro five years ago in the 2020 local government election and it has been an incredible journey,” Cr Wendt said.
“I want to thank Cr Isidro for her courageous enthusiasm, her resilience and willingness to work as part of a team with our fellow Councillors.
“The life of a Councillor is one of the most rewarding jobs anyone can take on, but can also be one of the most difficult challenges you will ever face.
“I hope the community member who steps forward to fill Cr Isidro’s position does so with the same enthusiastic and collaborative mindset she has shown.”
Somerset Regional Council will now write to the Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) and State Government advising of the upcoming vacancy in anticipation of a by-election.
State Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, said it had been a pleasure working with Cr Isidro.
“I thank Kylee for the time, energy, and commitment she has given to our community over those years,” she said.
“Her contribution has been greatly appreciated, and I wish her all the very best in her next chapter.”
