Term expires as Mayor: 2026
Term expires as Councillor: 2026
First elected: 2022
Living in the Northern Suburbs with his wife Michelle, daughter Billie and 3 pups, Matthew is born and raised Launceston. With a heart for community and a passion for people, Matthew is heavily integrated into the Launceston municipality and after 8 years working in local radio with LAFM & CHILLI FM, has jumped fully into the role of Mayor.
Having performed throughout the country and represented the city around the world, Matthew has stepped up to continue contributing to a community that has given him so much, and is honoured to be your City of Launceston Mayor.
As Mayor, Matthew's vision is one of connectedness. Connected through infrastructure, transport, arts and culture, identity, gastronomy, sport and recreation, bringing a focus on communication and conversation and creating a sense of pride, purpose and belonging.
Exuberating fresh ideas, energy and enthusiasm, Matthew also brings a wealth of leadership experience from his varied roles on State and local committees.
Special Committees: Community Grants (Organisations) Program, Event Sponsorship Assessment Panel, Launceston City Heart Reference Group, Northern Youth Coordinating Committee, Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery Governance Advisory Board and Youth Advisory Group
External Committees: Local Government Association of Tasmania and TasWater Owners Representative
Mayor Garwood is Patron of: Friends of the Library Launceston and Launceston Competitions Association
Mayor Garwood is Vice Patron of: Royal National Agricultural and Pastoral Society of Tasmania Ltd