EXCLUSIVE: Former Hedland mayor Kelly Howlett puts herself forward as potential commissioner for troubled Town

Former Port Hedland mayor Kelly Howlett has been advocating for the Town of Port Hedland council to be placed under government-appointed administration, citing dysfunction and a lack of community support, especially following the recent resignation of Mayor Peter Carter. She proposed a model with three commissioners, including a local leader, to restore governance and community confidence, while former mayor Camilo Blanco and others are calling for a special meeting to pass the town’s budget instead of appointing a commissioner.