Vale Ted Sands

Published on 06 April 2022

Launceston Mayor Albert van Zetten has paid tribute to former City of Launceston Alderman Ted Sands, who passed away suddenly on Monday.

Mr Sands was first elected to the Launceston City Council for a three-year term in 1999. He was elected again in 2005, but bowed out at the 2018 local government elections.

Mayor van Zetten said Mr Sands had been a proud and passionate advocate for Northern Tasmania, devoting 16 years of service to the Council.

"Ted was driven to make Launceston a better place," Mayor van Zetten said.

"Ted took a common-sense approach to issues, but he was also someone who could think outside the box and wasn't afraid to explore creative solutions to problems.

"His focus was on rolling up his sleeves and getting to work, because he was a 'can do' councillor.

"He had a wicked sense of humour and was always ready to laugh.

"Ted spoke with passion and conviction on issues like the state of the kanamaluka / Tamar River, planning matters and community issues; he was determined to use his formidable skills and life experience to make a positive difference.

"On behalf of the people of Launceston I extend sincere sympathies to Ted's wife Anne, their daughter Chelsea, and their family and friends."