Sambell Cr (Mayor) Brian Donald

**Fast Facts**
Type of person	Individual

Brian Donald Sambell was Elected Mayor of Gawler from 2006 to 2014.

He then was elected as Area Councillor from 2018 and continues in that role now.

Glenys Sambell reflects on Brian’s 8 years as Mayor.-

MOVING ON

Eight years ago Brian became Mayor – had lots of ideas for the Council to share

My advice to him was be honest just do your best – do your job and let God do the rest

8 years commitment to our town you see – a voice for the community was your reason to be

Late nights at meetings – community events, school presentations and greetings to send

Energetic, enthusiastic, proud and mad are some of the words I have uttered – while around me your brain always seems to flutter – I guess this has been a lifelong trend – but I confess it nearly sent me round the bend

You’ve been a hard man to catch in the past 8 years – but now with a job well done its time to move on and have some fun – but I must admit there is now a list on the fridge – work to catchup on, I hope you don’t cringe.

A sounding board I’ve been for years – lots of emotion laughter and tears.

The Gawler car was there to promote – out hops this ordinary bloke – a bloke who’s always been proud of his town – although at times people have looked on with a frown.

Your term as Mayor has come to an end – yeah more time to spend with family and friends. I know there are lots of plans going round in your head - But keep it simple and relax awhile instead.

Take a breath, take a rest – do the things you want to do – cut your pace from run to walk – take some time to visit friends and a talk.

People say what are you going to do with him now? – my answer to them is “time will tell” somehow.

But it’s not the end it’s a new beginning – and let’s move forward tonight. Your one ambition is to write a book or who knows you may learn to cook.

Round your head rolls a thousand things – but take time to reflect and see what the future brings.

Your joined tonight with family and friends – special people in your life who supported you to the end - the support and interest they have shown to you has been your lifeline all the way through.

Your family loved you – take time for them cause in the end they will always be your true friends

From Glenys xxx Nov 7th 2014

Please <click here> to read a Bunyip newspaper article regarding Brian being elected Deputy Mayor, dated 9 Dec 2020.

For more photos of Brian Sambell, please click here.

click here for Brian's oral history