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Glennys James
Glennys Louise James (born 1955, 18th of August) has been a key element towards the growth of Blacktown, being the first female to become a member of Blacktown City’s executive, back in 1990.

Career
Glennys James began her journey as a student trainee at Blacktown City Council back in 1976, later finishing her Degree of Town Planning at the University of New South Wales in 1979 - Shortly after she became a Deputy Department Head at only 26 years of age. An inspiration to women in her field in 1990, when she became the first female to be a member of Blacktown City’s executive as a Department Head (Director Environmental Planning) at only the age of 34.

Later in her career she received the role as Assistant General Manager, in 2006 and in 2013 she received a Commendation in the development industries awards for excellence by women in development.

"Put simply, Glennys James is the heart and soul of Blacktown City Council", Mayor Stephen Bali