Central Coast Council Mayor, Lawrie McKinna, today announced that Chief Executive Officer David Farmer has advised of his intention to retire, with his final day on duty to be 2 September 2026.
Mayor McKinna said Mr Farmer had led the organisation through one of the most challenging periods in its history and leaves the Council in a significantly stronger and more stable position.
“David joined Council at a time of considerable difficulty and uncertainty,” Mayor McKinna said.
Mr Farmer informed the Mayor of his decision ahead of today’s announcement.
“After 45 years of full time work, including 28 continuous years as a CEO across five councils, David has decided it is the right time to move into the next phase of his life,” Mayor McKinna said.
“He has made an enormous contribution to the Central Coast and to local government more broadly.”
Mayor McKinna said during his 5.5 years at Central Coast Council, David helped stabilise the organisation following the 2016 amalgamation and the subsequent financial crisis and Administration in 2020.
Central Coast Council Media Release
