Christopher Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Deputy Mayor of Ryde | |
| In office 26 September 2017 – 11 September 2018 | |
| Mayor | Jerome Laxale |
| Preceded by | Jane Stott |
| Succeeded by | Simon Zhou |
| Councillor of the City of Ryde for East Ward | |
| In office 9 September 2017 – 4 December 2021 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1956 |
| Political party | Greens New South Wales (since 2017) |
Christopher John Gordon (born 1956) is an English-born Australian composer and politician best known for his film scores, but has also received major classical commissions.[1] His film scores include, Ladies in Black (2018), Mao's Last Dancer (2009), Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003) and On the Beach (2000).[2]
In 2016, Gordon ran for the Arts Party in the City of Ryde based seat of Bennelong, achieving 1.08% of the vote.[3]
In 2017, he was elected as councillor on the East Ward of the City of Ryde for the Greens and was chosen as deputy mayor, serving a single term in 2017–2018.[4][5][6] Gordon sought re-election for a second term on Council on 4 December 2021, but was unsuccessful.[7][8]
- ^ "Christopher Gordon : Represented Artist". The Australian Music Centre. Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ^ "Christopher Gordon". Internet Movie Database (IMDb). Retrieved 28 October 2012.
- ^ scheme=AGLSTERMS. AglsAgent; corporateName=Australian Electoral Commission; address=50 Marcus Clarke Street, Canberra. "House of Representatives division information". Australian Electoral Commission. Retrieved 29 April 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Visentin, Lisa (27 September 2017). "New approach on Bondi Pavilion upgrade under Greens-Labor controlled council". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ "Greens on Council Christopher Gordon". Greens New South Wales. 28 July 2017. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ Deare, Steven (26 September 2017). "LABOR'S JEROME LAXALE IS RYDE COUNCIL MAYOR". Northern District Times. Retrieved 27 September 2017.
- ^ "Cr Christopher Gordon - candidate for The City of Ryde, East Ward". Greens On Council. The Greens NSW. Retrieved 11 November 2021.
- ^ "City of Ryde – East Ward". NSW Local Council Elections 2021. NSW Electoral Commission. Retrieved 21 December 2021.