Newcastle市长Ross Kerridge于2026年2月辞职, 原因是淋巴瘤治疗导致健康问题, Newcastle Mayor Ross Kerridge resigned in February 2026 due to health issues from lymphoma treatment, prompting a by-election.

69岁的Newcastle市长Ross Kerridge由于非Hodgkin淋巴瘤治疗的健康问题而辞职,理由是他目前无法履行职责的副作用。 Newcastle Mayor Ross Kerridge, 69, has resigned due to health issues from non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment, citing ongoing side effects that prevent him from fulfilling the role. 经过2025年10月的诊断,他于2026年1月在10月中旬至1月19日休假后返回工作岗位,但遗憾地辞职。 Diagnosed in October 2025, he returned to office in January 2026 after a leave from mid-October to January 19 but stepped down with regret. 2024年9月独立获奖者出乎意料, 他旨在减少党派影响, 并关注核心服务。 A surprise independent winner in September 2024, he aimed to reduce partisan influence and focus on core services. 补选将填补空缺,因为下一次定期选举是在2028年9月。 A by-election will fill the vacancy, as the next regular election is in September 2028. 安理会成员定于2月10日会晤,任命一名临时市长,格林斯副手夏洛特·麦凯贝可能任职。 Council members are set to meet February 10 to appoint an interim mayor, with Greens deputy Charlotte McCabe likely to serve.