In the 160 year history of Ipswich City Council one of the youngest councillors ever elected is Andrew Fechner - one of two candidates aged under 30 elected in March 2020. The other is Jacob Madsen. Ipswich Today caught up with Cr Fechner this week, five months since being elected, and four and a half months after being sworn in.
Published: 31 August 2020.
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Meet Andrew Fechner: Why he ran for council, about his campaign and first five months in the job

Local voices, news, commentary and community information for residents and businesses in Ipswich, Queensland, Australia. Originally launched as Ipswich Election Watch 27 February 2020 the show was renamed Ipswich Today 23 April 2020. www.ipswichtoday.com.au