That was Brenda Lyon’s thought when she found out last Wednesday she had been elected to a new-look Oberon Council.

Ms Lyon, who was the second-last person confirmed for the new council, admitted she thought as late as last Wednesday morning that she was not in the running after she only received 57 first preference votes.

"On Wednesday night I was at the Oberon Business and Tourism Association meeting when the news came through that I had been successful in winning a spot on council,” she said.

"With preferences, I think two women on council was required.

"I thought to myself, well, here we go, this is what I signed up for and now the work is all ahead of me.

"I thank everyone who thought I deserved a position on council."

Ms Lyon was one of nine councillors confirmed as being elected from 18 candidates after the final preferences were distributed last Wednesday. 

In order, those elected were Kathy Sajowitz, Mick McKechnie, Kerry Gibbons, Clive McCarthy, Mark Kellam, Andrew McKibbin, Don Capel, Brenda Lyon and Ian Doney.

There are five new faces on council: Mr McKechnie, Mr Kellam, Mr McKibbin, Mr Capel and Ms Lyon.

Ms Lyon, who was elected to council in 1976 for a four-year term, said her priorities this time will include a heated indoor swimming pool complex and investment in parks and gardens.

The first meeting will be held tonight at the Council Chambers starting at 5.30pm.

New councillors will be required to take and sign the oath or affirmation of office confirming their pledge as a result of the recent amendments to the Local Government Act 1993.

A new mayor and deputy mayor will be voted in and councillors will be asked to volunteer as representatives on the various external organisations and section 355 council committees.

Ms Sajowitz has told the Review she intends to nominate again for mayor.