‘Strategic Opportunity’: Katter’s Australian Party MP to Run for Regional Mayor

Queensland MP Nick Damatto is throwing his hat in the ring to become mayor of the regional Queensland city of Townsville.

KAP MP Nick Damatto will run for Townsville mayor. Courtesy of Ben Fusco

Katter’s Australian Party (KAP) Hinchinbrook MP Nick Damatto has confirmed he will run for mayor of the regional Queensland city of Townsville once the anticipated local government election is called.

Hinchinbrook sits beside Townsville, a city with a population of around 200,000 residents.