Jenny Hill (politician)

Jennifer Lorraine Hill AM is an Australian former politician who served as mayor of Townsville from 2012 until 2024.

Prior to serving as mayor, Hill was a city councillor and previously held the position of Deputy Mayor under the previous pre-amalgamation Townsville City Council in the Labor administration of Tony Mooney between 2007 and 2008.

She worked as a scientist, and later received a master's degree in public health.

In 2020, Hill was charged with driving without due care and attention causing death following a fatal collision with a motorcycle on 30 January 2020.

[7] On 27 March, more than a week after the 2024 local government elections, Hill conceded to Troy Thompson, ending her 12 year tenure as mayor.