Jason Wendt was first elected as a Councillor for Somerset in March 2020 and in March 2024 was elected Mayor.
He has proudly called the Somerset region his home, together with his wife Laurisa and their three boys for more than two decades.
Jason is a qualified vet who graduated with first class honours and has practiced since 1996. In his spare time, you will find him working on the land, in his tractor or the cattle yards across Somerset.
In addition to his passion for animals, Jason is passionate about community and has actively been involved in the Fernvale Rural Fire Brigade for more than two decades, amongst other community roles.
Jason is a progressive thinker who wants to empower the community to help create a sustainable future.
He is an advocate for effective and well-thought-out development that balances the liveability of the Somerset region with its rural amenity.