The bayside representative’s post-Christmas party decision to get behind the wheel sparked resignation calls from within his own party.
Veteran Labor councillor Peter Cumming says he is deeply ashamed and considering his future following a drink-driving charge received after a Christmas party, since sparking calls for his resignation.
News of the drink-driving charge, which emerged on Thursday night, marks the second high-profile south-east Queensland council case in less than a year, followingIn a statement, Cumming said he was deeply ashamed and deserved any punishment he received — which could include a maximum penalty of six months in jail or a fine of almost $3000.
I know how dangerous drink-driving is and as I said I am extremely sorry for what happened. There is never an excuse for drink-driving.Labor’s council opposition leader, Deagon ward councillor Jared Cassidy, said he was only recently made aware of the charge and had expressed his disappointment to Cumming.Labor’s state Transport Minister Mark Bailey went further, echoing calls from the state LNP opposition’s integrity spokesperson Fiona Simpson.
The Office of the Independent Assessor, which reviews councillor misconduct complaints and can refer them to the CCT, declined to comment when contacted on Friday about whether it was also now reviewing Cumming’s case.— also its only woman in City Hall — a year out from the next election and 20 years since Labor lost the mayoralty.
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