Hume councillor Jack Ogilvie has been granted three months’ leave as he continues to recover from a serious stroke.
As reported by Star Weekly, Cr Ogilvie was paralysed on one side after suffering a stroke on July 6.
The Jackson Creek Ward councillor was organising a community event when the stroke happened.
Council chief executive Domenic Isola wished the former mayor a speedy recovery.
‘‘Cr Ogilvie remains in our thoughts as he recovers in hospital,’’ Mr Isola said. ‘‘We are thinking of him and his family, and wish them all the very best. We look forward to seeing him back in the chamber.’’
More than $11,000 in goods and services has been donated since a committee began planning a gala ball and auction for Cr Ogilvie, hoping to collect $100,000 for home modifications and equipment, including a motorised wheelchair.
Committee spokesman Adam Mizzi said offers of items had flooded in.
‘‘To hear Jack [is] worried about how he was going to pay for a motorised wheelchair … it just broke my heart,’’ Mr Mizzi said. “He’s dedicated his whole life to the community.”
Mr Mizzi said Cr Ogilvie appreciated the cards, letters and Facebook messages.
The ball at Pitruzzello Estate is on October 17.
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