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Meet our Councillors

Clr Bernard Purcell

Central Ward

  • 0435 696 963
  • BernardP@ryde.nsw.gov.au
  • Denistone East NSW 2112
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After living and working around the world, Bernard Purcell been a proud resident of the City of Ryde for nearly 20 years. Read More

Clr Penelope Pedersen

East Ward

  • 0435 697 314
  • PenelopeP@ryde.nsw.gov.au
  • North Ryde NSW 1670
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Councillor Pedersen is a performer/producer who has held board positions at NFP organisations. She is passionate about the environment, inclusion, gender equity and the arts. Read More

Clr Charles Song

West Ward​

  • 0416 011 040
  • CharlesSong@ryde.nsw.gov.au​
  • North Ryde NSW 1670​
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Clr Charles Song is a principal lawyer of Sejong Legal based in West Ryde providing legal services for various types of clients. 

He also has a bachelor degree in Building and Construction Management (UNSW) and worked as a construction manager in commercial field for several years before he became a lawyer. He was elected to the City of Ryde as a councillor at the 2021 Local Government Election. Clr Song is committed to work closely with the community with his vast experience and expertise in both construction and legal field.

Clr Katie O’Reilly​

Central Ward​

  • 0481 282 873​​
  • KatieOr@ryde.nsw.gov.au
  • North Ryde NSW 1670
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Councillor Katie Hope O’Reilly was elected to the City of Ryde Council in December 2021 Local Government elections.

Katie has a background in customer service, accounts and business development.
With a long history of involvement in her local community, participating in a wide range of volunteer and fundraising events, Katie is passionate about Ryde and is committed to helping make it the best place to live, work and visit.

As a life long resident of Ryde, Katie remains an active volunteer in community-based organisations within the LGA and believes in open communication to deliver the best outcome

  • 0416 011 040
  • CharlesSong@ryde.nsw.gov.au
  • North Ryde NSW 1670​

Clr Charles Song

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West Ward

Clr Charles Song is a principal lawyer of Sejong Legal based in West Ryde providing legal services for various types of clients. He also has a bachelor degree in Building and Construction Management (UNSW) and worked as a construction manager in commercial field for several years before he became a lawyer. He was elected to the City of Ryde as a councillor at the 2021 Local Government Election. Clr Song is committed to work closely with the community with his vast experience and expertise in both construction and legal field.

Clr Katie O’Reilly

Central Ward​

  • 0481 282 873​
  • KatieOr@ryde.nsw.gov.au
  • North Ryde NSW 1670
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Councillor Katie Hope O’Reilly was elected to the City of Ryde Council in December 2021 Local Government elections.

Katie has a background in customer service, accounts and business development.
With a long history of involvement in her local community, participating in a wide range of volunteer and fundraising events, Katie is passionate about Ryde and is committed to helping make it the best place to live, work and visit.

As a life long resident of Ryde, Katie remains an active volunteer in community-based organisations within the LGA and believes in open communication to deliver the best outcome