Originally from Newcastle, Cr Mike Yarrington moved to Maitland more than 20 years ago where he owns and runs a trophy and promotions business. 

As a longstanding member of the Rotary Club of Maitland Sunrise, Mike is passionate about giving back to the community and supporting the less fortunate. He's also a member of Maitland City Choir, having joined the group in 2024 to pursue his love of music.

Now in his second term, Mike is determined to continue driving positive change for the city.   

'I love the fact that Maitland has a country feel, even though it's becoming bigger and busier. I want to see improvements to Maitland's road network, particularly around Thornton and I want to see our infrastructure development keep pace with our growing population.'

In his spare time, Mike loves spending time outdoors, working in his garden and takes a lot of pride in his home brewing. He even took out the award for Maitland's Best Home Brew in 2016 thanks to his tasty wheat beer.