COUNCILLOR Alison Bleaney resigned from the Break O'Day Council yesterday, just 11 months into her three-year term.
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In December, the East Coast general practitioner joined the council after recording 322 more votes than her closest candidate Cr John McGiveron in the local government election, which saw Henry Holder and Vic Cato lose their seats.
The reason behind Cr Bleaney's resignation is unknown, as she was unavailable for comment yesterday.
However, her husband Michael passed away on October 24.
Cr Bleaney has raised concerns over drinking water at St Helens containing traces of eucalyptus nitens toxins, which she linked to an increase in cancer patients in the area.
The allegations regarding the George River water quality were later ruled incorrect after a panel convened by Premier David Bartlett found the water was safe to drink.
Two separate Code of Conduct complaints were also recently filed against Cr Bleaney and her fellow nine councillors for not complying with the provisions of the Council Code of Conduct in performing the functions and exercising the powers of a councillor.