{{Short description|Australian politician (1973–2022)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=January 2022}} {{Use Australian English|date=January 2022}} {{Infobox officeholder | name = Troy Pickard | office = Mayor of City of Joondalup | image = Mayor Troy Pickard cropped.jpg | caption = Pickard in 2016 | term_start = 6 May 2006 | term_end = 21 October 2017 | office2 = President of WALGA | party = Liberal | office1 = President of ALGA | term_end2 = 1 July 2015 | term_start2 = 7 April 2010 | birth_date = {{birth date|1973|1|18|df=y}} | death_date = {{death date and age|df=y|2022|1|11|1973|1|18}} | children = 3 | alma_mater = Edith Cowan University • University of Western Australia | occupation = Politician • businessman | awards = See all | education = The Hutchins School | term_end1 = 12 November 2016 | term_start1 = 12 November 2014 | birth_name = Troy Ernest Pickard | predecessor = Council Suspended | successor = Albert Jacob | predecessor2 = Bill Mitchell | predecessor1 = Felicity-Ann Lewis | successor1 = David O’Loughlin | successor2 = Lynne Craigie | relations = Pickard family }}
'''Troy Ernest Pickard''' (18 January 1973 – 11 January 2022)<ref>{{cite web | title=PICKARD, Troy Ernest | Death Notices | Tasmania | url=https://www.mytributes.com.au/notice/death-notices/pickard-troy-ernest/5877831/ }}</ref> was an Australian politician and businessman.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Troy Pickard |url=https://www.businessnews.com.au/Person/Troy-Pickard |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=www.businessnews.com.au |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-01-22 |title=Bullish franchises plan to expand |url=https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Bullish-franchises-plan-to-expand |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=www.businessnews.com.au |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-28 |title=Retail, hospitality hit by rents, slow spending |url=https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Retail-hospitality-hit-by-rents-slow-spending |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=www.businessnews.com.au |language=en}}</ref> He was the longest-serving mayor of the City of Joondalup from 2006 to 2017,<ref name=":8" /> deputy mayor of the City of Stirling from 2001 to 2005, president of the Western Australian Local Government Association from 2010 to 2015, and president of the Australian Local Government Association from 2014 to 2016.
Pickard is widely recognised as a prominent advocate and a transformative figure in local government.<ref name=":10">{{cite web | title=Troy Pickard's family opens up as tributes flow for ex-mayor | date=14 January 2022 | url=https://thewest.com.au/politics/local-government/troy-pickard-former-joondalup-mayors-family-humbled-by-support-as-tributes-flow-for-servant-of-wa--c-5308319 }}</ref><ref name=":4" /><ref name=":5">{{cite web | title=Hockey centre to be renamed in honour of former mayor | date=14 December 2022 | url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/perth/north/joondalup/city-of-joondalup-to-rename-warwick-hockey-centre-after-former-mayor-troy-pickard--c-9160226 }}</ref> As mayor of Joondalup, he played a pivotal role in shaping the city's growth, leading major infrastructure projects and fostering strong community engagement.<ref name="govnews.com.au">{{cite web | title=5 Minutes With... ALGA President Troy Pickard | date=12 June 2015 | url=https://www.govnews.com.au/5-minutes-with-alga-president-troy-pickard/ }}</ref><ref name=":8">{{cite web | title=Former Joondalup mayor Troy Pickard dies | date=13 January 2022 | url=https://thewest.com.au/politics/local-government/troy-pickard-dies-former-joondalup-mayor-and-walga-president-remembered-for-northern-suburbs-legacy-c-5290996 }}</ref><ref name=":5" /> During his tenure as president of WALGA, he opposed the Western Australian Government's proposals for forced council amalgamations<ref name=":6">{{cite web | title=WA Local Government Association withdraws support for council mergers | date=9 February 2015 | url=https://thewest.com.au/news/australia/local-govt-body-withdraws-merger-support-ng-ya-223499 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=WALGA welcomes new president | date=13 April 2010 | url=https://www.governmentnews.com.au/walga-welcomes-new-president/ }}</ref><ref name="businessnews.com.au">{{cite web | title=UPDATE: WALGA calls for mergers to be scrapped | date=9 February 2015 | url=https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/UPDATE-WALGA-calls-for-mergers-to-be-scrapped }}</ref> and highlighted the importance of cooperation between state and local governments to ensure effective and sustainable reforms.<ref name=":6" /> At the national level, as president of ALGA, he successfully led campaigns to restore the indexation of federal Financial Assistance Grants after they had been frozen by the federal government in 2014 and secured a record $1.1 billion in Roads to Recovery funding, the largest single federal funding injection for local government in Australia at the time.<ref name=":4" />
==Political career==
=== City of Stirling === Pickard began his local government career in 2001, elected to the coastal ward of the City of Stirling. There, he was deputy mayor from 2004 to 2005.<ref>{{Cite web |first= |title=Troy E Pickard |url=https://collections.stirling.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/2221 |website=City of Stirling - Arts and History Collection}}</ref>
He left the City of Stirling in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |title=Statement on the passing of Troy Pickard |url=https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/your-city/news/2022/january/statement-on-the-passing-of-troy-pickard |website=City of Stirling |access-date=14 January 2022 |date=14 January 2022 |archive-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114140319/https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/your-city/news/2022/january/statement-on-the-passing-of-troy-pickard |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="GovNews June 2015">{{cite web |last1=Hemsley |first1=Paul |title=5 Minutes With… ALGA President Troy Pickard |url=https://www.govnews.com.au/5-minutes-with-alga-president-troy-pickard/ |website=GovNews |access-date=14 January 2022 |date=June 2015 |archive-date=13 May 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210513071114/https://www.govnews.com.au/5-minutes-with-alga-president-troy-pickard/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== City of Joondalup === In May 2006, Pickard was elected as the third mayor of the City of Joondalup at the age of 33, he was the youngest mayor in WA and one of the youngest in Australia at the time.<ref name="PerthNow 27 June 2017" /><ref name="Sacco 1">{{Cite news |last=Sacco |first=Frances |date=9 May 2006 |title=Mayor by a whisker |work=Wanneroo Times |pages=1}}</ref> He won 15% of the vote, and beat ten other candidates.<ref name="PerthNow 27 June 2017">{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Tyler |title=Joondalup Mayor Troy Pickard declares intention to stand for re-election |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/joondalup-times/joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-declares-intention-to-stand-for-re-election-c-816174 |website=PerthNow |access-date=14 January 2022 |date=27 June 2017 |archive-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090921/https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/joondalup-times/joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-declares-intention-to-stand-for-re-election-c-816174 |url-status=live }}</ref> This was three years after the previous Joondalup council had been sacked. Between December 2003 and his election in May 2006, the City of Joondalup was controlled by state government appointed commissioners.<ref name="The West Australian 8 May 2006">{{cite news |last1=Petchell |first1=Lee-Anne |title=Narrow win for new mayor of Joondalup |work=The West Australian |date=8 May 2006 |page=13}}</ref> He was re-elected in 2009, gaining 54% of the vote and beating two other candidates, and in 2013, gaining 57% of the vote and beating one other candidate.<ref name="GovNews June 2015" /><ref name="PerthNow 27 June 2017" />
Under Pickard's leadership, Joondalup experienced significant economic development. In 2014, he announced that over $1 billion had been invested in the city within a single year, reinforcing its status as Western Australia's "second CBD" and attracting new business and investment to the northern corridor.<ref>{{cite web | title=Joondalup on the map with $1b bonanza | date=22 March 2014 | url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/joondalup-is-was-second-cbd-amid-1b-investment-bonanza-mayor-ng-69e62bcb6c3dea035da74fb234974b6b }}</ref>
In 2015, Pickard announced the Tri-Cities Alliance, a collaboration between the cities of Joondalup, Stirling and Wanneroo. The alliance aimed to coordinate regional development, promote economic growth and advocate for infrastructure investment. It lobbied the federal government to invest in the area, highlighting the region's potential as a major population and economic hub.<ref>{{cite web | title=Call for investment in Perth's growth coast | date=31 March 2015 | url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/wa/joondalup-stirling-and-wanneroo-cities-form-alliance-to-promote-global-investment-ng-ce96706dca8f784a596478381a9eef21 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Tri Cities Alliance presents united front at Parliament House | url=https://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/news/article/250/tri_cities_alliance_presents_united_front_at_parliament_house }}</ref> The alliance also focused on attracting investment, creating job opportunities, supporting improvements to transport, healthcare and educational infrastructure to meet the needs of the growing community.<ref>{{cite web | title=Cities seek more planning powers | date=26 December 2014 | url=https://thewest.com.au/news/australia/cities-seek-more-planning-powers-ng-ya-382898 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Tri-Cities Alliance showcases region's enormous tourism and jobs growth potential | url=https://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/news/article/308/tri-cities_alliance_showcases_region_s_enormous_tourism_and_jobs_growth_potential }}</ref>
Pickard was instrumental in many major infrastructure projects. He championed the investment of almost $20 million in new community facilities and negotiated the $4 million investment into the State Government owned and operated HBF Arena. Pickard also helped secure State Government support for the Ocean Reef Marina, a $120 Million initiative aimed at transforming the Ocean Reef Boat Harbour into a vibrant marine precinct. He also lobbied for commitments for other key projects including the Joondalup Performing Arts and Cultural Facility, Coastal Kiosks/Cafes and the development of the City of Joondalup's Central Business District.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web | url=https://walga.asn.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Association%20Governance/2022-Honours-Recipients.pdf | title=Embracing Change - Honours Recipients 2022 | website=walga.asn.au}}</ref><ref name="The West Australian 14 January 2022" /><ref>{{cite web | title=Promise of Ocean Reef marina to be delivered by 2029 | date=16 August 2017 | url=https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/promise-of-ocean-reef-marina-to-be-realised-ng-b88553493z }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=State steps in to push marina at Ocean Reef | date=18 September 2016 | url=https://thewest.com.au/news/australia/state-steps-in-to-push-marina-at-ocean-reef-ng-ya-118546 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Joondalup set to become a major tourist and events destination for the future | date=22 October 2024 | url=https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Joondalup-set-to-become-a-major-tourist-and-events-destination-for-the-future }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=$120m Ocean Reef marina plan given EPA approval | date=25 February 2019 | url=https://thewest.com.au/business/commercial-property/ocean-reef-marina-plan-approved-by-environmental-protection-authority-ng-b881117457z }}</ref>
The City of Joondalup undertook other significant projects during his tenure, such as the Warwick Hockey Centre (Later renamed the Troy Pickard Hockey Centre), a $6.3 million facility featuring international-standard pitches and clubroom facilities, which became a hub for hockey in the northern suburbs.<ref>{{cite web | title=Troy Pickard Hockey Centre | url=https://www.whitfordhockey.asn.au/troy-pickard-hockey-centre }}</ref>
In 2011, the City of Joondalup was named the “World’s Most Liveable City” at the UN-endorsed International Awards for Liveable Communities (for Cities with a population from 150,000 to 400,000).<ref name=":1"/><ref>{{cite web | title=City of Joondalup internationally recognised for lifestyle opportunities - Sustainable Sports News | url=https://www.sustainablesportsnews.ausleisure.com.au/news/city-of-joondalup-internationally-recognised-for-lifestyle-opportunities/#:~:text=Latest%20News%20back-,City%20of%20Joondalup%20internationally%20recognised%20for%20lifestyle%20opportunities,environmental%20strategies%20for%20the%20future. }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=WA's Joondalup joins the Green Stars | date=10 July 2013 | url=https://thefifthestate.com.au/articles/was-joondalup-joins-the-green-stars/#:~:text=The%20City%20was%20named%20the,in%20Overall%20Environmental%20Management%20category. }}</ref>
In October 2017, Pickard was recognised in the Australian House of Representatives by the Member for Moore, Ian Goodenough, for his “exemplary service” to the Joondalup community and to local government nationally, highlighting his stable and visionary leadership and his contributions to the economic and community development of the City.<ref>{{Cite web |date=16 October 2017 |title=STATEMENTS BY MEMBERS - Pickard, Mr Troy |url=https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Hansard/Hansard_Display?bid=chamber/hansardr/021e2c73-19c5-4935-b599-76324f196286/&sid=0130 |website=Parliament of Australia}}</ref>
In June 2017, Pickard announced his intention to stand for re-election at the 2017 mayoral election, citing concerns about other candidates supporting "kneejerk reactions addressing a local issue just to sweep up a handful of votes rather than consider the broader ramifications and implications for the City". He also emphasised the importance of the Joondalup Performing Arts Centre and the need for a mayor who is "youthful, energetic, well-connected, had a vision for the future" and “does not react to the squeaky wheel”. He added that “if I feel that a person puts their hand up that is capable and confident to do the job, then I would step aside.”<ref name="PerthNow 27 June 2017" /> In July, following a meeting with Albert Jacob, former Liberal member for Ocean Reef and former Environment Minister, who flagged his intention to run for mayor, Pickard announced he would retire at the next election. He said, "With a person like Albert Jacob putting his hand up, I'm confident the community will have a good option." Reflecting on a decade of leading the city, he said it was the right time to step aside and "make way for a new mayor".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Brown |first=Tyler |date=27 July 2017 |title=The comback kid |work=Joondalup Weekender |pages=1 & 3}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Brown |first1=Tyler |date=11 October 2017 |title=City of Joondalup Mayor Troy Pickard brings hammer down on 11 years at the helm |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/joondalup-times/city-of-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-brings-hammer-down-on-11-years-at-the-helm-c-827874 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090227/https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/joondalup-times/city-of-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-brings-hammer-down-on-11-years-at-the-helm-c-827874 |archive-date=14 January 2022 |access-date=14 January 2022 |website=PerthNow}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Foster |first=Brendan |date=27 July 2017 |title=Former Liberal MP Albert Jacob to run for Joondalup mayor |url=https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/former-liberal-mp-albert-jacob-to-run-for-joondalup-mayor-20170727-gxk1dd.html |work=WA Today}}</ref> Jacob subsequently won the election, succeeding Pickard as mayor.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bianchini |first1=Justin |date=21 October 2017 |title=Former Ocean Reef MLA Albert Jacob elected Joondalup mayor |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/joondalup-times/former-ocean-reef-mla-albert-jacob-elected-joondalup-mayor-c-829080 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090221/https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/joondalup-times/former-ocean-reef-mla-albert-jacob-elected-joondalup-mayor-c-829080 |archive-date=14 January 2022 |access-date=14 January 2022 |website=PerthNow}}</ref>
=== WALGA === On 13 December 2007, Pickard was elected deputy president of the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA).<ref>{{Cite news |date=13 December 2007 |title=Mayor Pickard to wear two hats |work=Joondalup Weekender |pages=6}}</ref><ref name="PerthNow 7 April 2010">{{cite web |date=7 April 2010 |title=Joondalup Mayor Troy Pickard elected as new WALGA President |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-elected-as-new-walga-president-ng-aa3b1656f82cb2ad8d2548c450255d64 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090754/https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-elected-as-new-walga-president-ng-aa3b1656f82cb2ad8d2548c450255d64 |archive-date=14 January 2022 |access-date=14 January 2022 |website=PerthNow}}</ref> On 7 April 2010, Pickard was elected as the president of WALGA, after previous president Bill Mitchell resigned.<ref name="PerthNow 7 April 2010" /><ref>{{cite web | title=Minister welcomes the new president of WALGA | Western Australian Government | url=https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Barnett%20Liberal%20National%20Government/Minister-welcomes-the-new-president-of-WALGA-20100408 }}</ref>
This period is marked by significant challenges for the local government sector, and Pickard's leadership was instrumental in navigating the complexities of local government reform and financial sustainability. Although WALGA initially supported the state government's proposals for forced council amalgamations,<ref>{{cite web | title=Mayors told 'take a deep breath' over amalgamations | work=ABC News | date=29 July 2013 | url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-07-29/local-government-executives-told-to-digest-changes/4849938 }}</ref> Pickard became a vocal opponent,<ref name=":6"/> arguing that the reforms lacked adequate funding and could place undue strain on councils.<ref name=":2">{{cite web | title=Local councils fear WA Government smear campaign | work=ABC News | date=7 March 2015 | url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-07/local-councils-fear-government-campaign-to-discredit-them/6287996 }}</ref><ref name="businessnews.com.au"/><ref>{{cite web | title=WA councils threaten to abandon reform over insufficient funding | date=16 May 2014 | url=https://www.governmentnews.com.au/wa-councils-threaten-abandon-reform-insufficient-funding/ }}</ref> He also fiercely defended local government against criticism from the state, rejecting claims that councils were a major source of corruption and emphasising the need for collaboration and consultation rather than top-down mandates.<ref name=":2" /> Pickard advocated for sustainable local government through integrated planning, shared services, targeted training, and other sector-led initiatives.<ref name=":2" />
Pickard's tenure also coincided with a period of "reform fatigue" within the sector. Many councils and shires were feeling exhausted following extensive sustainability reviews and community consultations. Pickard acknowledged these challenges and advocated for a reassessment of the reform agenda, emphasising the need for policies that were both effective and considerate of the capacities of local councils.<ref>{{cite web | title=WA councils face 'reform fatigue' | date=21 February 2011 | url=https://www.governmentnews.com.au/wa-councils-face-reform-fatigue/?utm_source=chatgpt.com }}</ref>
He stayed in his role at WALGA until 1 July 2015, wanting to stay until the end of the state government's local government mergers.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Emery |first1=Kate |date=30 June 2015 |title=Councils 'can't do everything' |url=https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/councils-cant-do-everything-ng-ya-123942 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115072832/https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/councils-cant-do-everything-ng-ya-123942 |archive-date=15 January 2022 |access-date=15 January 2022 |website=The West Australian}}</ref>
=== ALGA === On 12 November 2014, Pickard was elected president of the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), becoming the first Western Australian to hold the position in 30 years.<ref>{{cite news |title=New role for Pickard |work=The West Australian |date=13 November 2014 |page=23}}</ref><ref name="governmentnews.com.au">{{cite web | title=Pickard wins Australian Local Government Association presidency | date=13 November 2014 | url=https://www.governmentnews.com.au/troy-pickard-wins-australian-local-government-association-presidency/ }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=New President for Australian Local Government Association | date=November 2014 | url=https://lgfocus.com.au/news/2014/11/01/new-president-for-australian-local-government-association/?utm_source=chatgpt.com }}</ref> His election coincided with a period of concern within the local government sector over federal funding cuts, particularly the freeze on Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs), which collectively affected councils by $925 million through 2017–18.<ref name="governmentnews.com.au"/>
As President of ALGA, Pickard was a member of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG), which comprised the Prime Minister, Premiers and Chief Ministers of the states and territories, and the ALGA President.<ref name=":11">{{cite web | title=President's column – ALGA | url=https://alga.com.au/presidents-column-15/ }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://www.pmc.gov.au/sites/default/files/foi-logs/foi-2022-072.pdf | title=COAG Meeting 17 April 2015 - Attendee list}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=2016 COAG VAW SUMMIT: Troy Pickard Australian Local Government Association (National Showcase) | website=YouTube | date=29 November 2016 | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbFwR9Gznsw }}</ref>
Pickard successfully led ALGA's campaign to restore the indexation of Financial Assistance Grants, controversially frozen by the Coalition government in 2014. ALGA's success in securing an extra $1.105 billion in Roads to Recovery funding in June 2015, was the biggest single funding injection local government had received from the Federal government.<ref name=":4">{{cite web | title=Pickard led fight to successfully restore FA Grants indexation – ALGA | url=https://alga.com.au/pickard-led-fight-to-successfully-restore-fa-grants-indexation/ }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | url=https://walga.asn.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Publications/WAL12744_Western_Councillor_Feb-Mar-22_V6_WEB.pdf | title=Western Councillor | issue=118 | date=February 2022 | website=walga.asn.au}}</ref>
As ALGA President, he advocated for the interests of councils nationwide, emphasising the importance of securing adequate federal funding and representing regional issues. His leadership was described as reflecting the growing significance of Western Australia in national local government discussions and his ability to synthesise the challenges and capabilities of local communities to negotiate outcomes with the federal government.<ref name="governmentnews.com.au"/><ref name="govnews.com.au"/>
On 12 November 2016, Pickard left his role as president of ALGA after serving one term.<ref>{{cite web |title=ALGA lands new president, David O'Loughlin |url=https://www.govnews.com.au/alga-lands-new-president-david-oloughlin/ |website=GovNews |access-date=14 January 2022 |date=November 2016 |archive-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090331/https://www.govnews.com.au/alga-lands-new-president-david-oloughlin/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
=== State politics speculation === In a 2010 interview with Business News, Pickard said he would not rule out entering state or federal politics, stating, “I think it is fair to say when it's in your blood, it's in your blood.”<ref name=":9">{{Cite news |last=Morgan |first=Emily |date=15 April 2010 |title=Bitten by the bug |work=Business News |pages=25}}</ref>
Throughout Pickard's career in local government, there was speculation that he would seek Liberal Party preselection for state parliament.<ref>{{cite web |date=15 October 2011 |title=WA rural rail closure: Betrayal of the bush will increase congestion in the city | Green Left |url=https://www.greenleft.org.au/content/wa-rural-rail-closure-betrayal-bush-will-increase-congestion-city}}</ref> In 2014, Pickard was considered a frontrunner for Liberal preselection in the seat of Hillarys,<ref name=":7">{{cite web |date=30 January 2014 |title=Lib rivals in spending spat |url=https://thewest.com.au/news/australia/lib-rivals-in-spending-spat-ng-ya-364962}}</ref> alongside Peter Katsambanis, amid uncertainty over the position of sitting MP Rob Johnson.<ref>{{cite web | last1=Perpitch | first1=Nicolas | last2=MacMillan | first2=Jade | title=Johnson 'won't be' 2017 Liberal candidate for Hillarys: Premier | work=ABC News | date=17 June 2015 | url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-17/rob-johnson-not-backed-by-premier-2017-election/6552938 }}</ref> Despite this speculation, Pickard did not pursue preselection.<ref>{{cite web | title=Rob Johnson ally Simon Ehrenfeld wins Liberal preselection in Hillarys | work=ABC News | date=May 2016 | url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-01/simon-ehrenfeld-wins-liberal-preselection-in-hillarys/7374134 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | title=Liberal pre-selection battle in WA seat resolved | work=ABC News | date=21 May 2016 | url=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-05-21/liberal-party-pre-selection-battle-in-wa-seat-resolved/7434856 }}</ref>
In 2017, when discussing his decision to retire at the next Joondalup mayoral election, Pickard told the ''Joondalup Weekender'' that he was unsure what was next for him, but it would “definitely not” be state or federal politics.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Brown |first=Tyler |date=27 July 2017 |title=The comeback kid |work=Joondalup Weekender |pages=3}}</ref>
== Private sector == Prior to local government, Pickard was the sales manager for Metso Minerals (Asia Pacific) where he was responsible for the successful reconfiguration of the distribution network in the region.<ref name=":3">{{cite web | title=Troy Pickard | url=https://www.businessnews.com.au/Person/Troy-Pickard }}</ref> Pickard was also a Senior Project Director at The Right Group from 2004–2005.<ref name=":3" />
In June 2016, Pickard founded Franchise Fusion Group, which was the Western Australian master franchisee of the Bucking Bull roast meat restaurant chain.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mckenzie |first1=Matt |title=Bullish franchises plan to expand |url=https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Bullish-franchises-plan-to-expand |website=Business News |access-date=15 January 2022 |date=22 January 2018 |archive-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115072836/https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Bullish-franchises-plan-to-expand |url-status=live }}</ref> In late 2017, Pickard opened a nitro coffee shop named Primal Pantry in Brookfield Place.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bianchini |first1=Justin |title=Former Joondalup mayor Pickard bringing nitro coffee experience to Perth |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/joondalup-times/former-joondalup-mayor-pickard-bringing-nitro-coffee-experience-to-perth-c-830306 |website=PerthNow |access-date=15 January 2022 |date=2 November 2017 |archive-date=15 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220115072851/https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/joondalup-times/former-joondalup-mayor-pickard-bringing-nitro-coffee-experience-to-perth-c-830306 |url-status=live }}</ref> Primal Pantry was operated by a subsidiary of Franchise Fusion Group. By January 2020, Franchise Fusion Group and its subsidiaries were in liquidation, with over $1 million of creditor claims.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Prior |first1=Neale |title=Former Joondalup Mayor Troy Pickard in a Primal pickle |url=https://thewest.com.au/business/former-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-in-a-primal-pickle-ng-b881439553z |website=The West Australian |access-date=15 January 2022 |date=21 January 2020 |url-access=subscription |archive-date=21 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200121134014/https://thewest.com.au/business/former-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-in-a-primal-pickle-ng-b881439553z |url-status=live }}</ref>
He was later the General Manager for Global Drone Solutions.<ref name=":3" />
== Controversies ==
=== 2012 police investigation === In April 2012, fellow Joondalup councillor Brian Corr accused Pickard of assault during a council meeting, alleging that Pickard had stood over him and "physically and aggressively attempted to take the report from me".<ref>{{cite news |last1=Adshead |first1=Gary |date=21 April 2012 |title=Mayor assaulted me, fellow councillor claims |work=The West Australian |page=4}}</ref> The police investigation was concluded in June 2012, with no charges laid.<ref name=":17">{{cite web |last1=Adshead |first1=Gary |date=4 June 2012 |title=Joondalup mayor chases scalp |url=https://thewest.com.au/news/australia/joondalup-mayor-chases-scalp-ng-ya-313601 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210124230947/https://thewest.com.au/news/australia/joondalup-mayor-chases-scalp-ng-ya-313601 |archive-date=24 January 2021 |access-date=15 January 2022 |website=The West Australian}}</ref> Pickard described the allegation as “baseless and frivolous” and publicly called for Corr's resignation. Corr accepted the police decision but said he had no intention of resigning.<ref name=":17" />
=== 2018 assault case === On 18 January 2018, Pickard was charged with assault occasioning bodily harm after a dispute with his neighbour, Mark Wild, about dirt sprayed on their driveways.<ref name=":14">{{cite web |last1=Gnowles |first1=Gabrielle |last2=Caporn |first2=Dylan |date=18 January 2018 |title=Ex-Joondalup mayor Troy Pickard charged with assault after alleged neighbour dispute |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/ex-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-charged-with-assault-after-alleged-neighbour-dispute-ng-b88717769z |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090917/https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/ex-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-charged-with-assault-after-alleged-neighbour-dispute-ng-b88717769z |archive-date=14 January 2022 |access-date=14 January 2022 |website=PerthNow}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-01-17 |title=Ex-mayor allegedly threw hot coffee at neighbour |url=https://thewest.com.au/news/wa/ex-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-charged-with-assault-for-allegedly-throwing-hot-coffee-at-neighbour-ng-b88717703z.amp |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=The West Australian |language=en}}</ref> Police alleged that Pickard threw his cup of coffee onto his neighbours face during the altercation.<ref name=":14" /> Following the charge, Pickard stated, “I will be pleading not guilty to the charge and will be vigorously defending the matter when it comes before the court."<ref>{{Cite web |date=18 January 2018 |title=Former Joondalup mayor vows to 'vigorously defend' assault charge |url=https://www.9news.com.au/national/former-joondalup-mayor-to-defend-assault-charge/3a0224c0-70bb-4be0-90eb-9191e36baabf |website=9 News}}</ref>
Pickard appeared in Joondalup Magistrates Court on 2 February and pleaded not guilty to the charge, with a one-day trial set for 10 September 2018.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Hampton |first=Shannon |date=2 February 2018 |title=Former mayor 'looking forward' to day in court |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/crime/former-mayor-looking-forward-to-day-in-court-ng-b88733263z |work=PerthNow}}</ref>
==== Trial ==== On 18 March 2019, Pickard went on trial.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Moulton |first1=Emily |date=18 March 2019 |title=Former Joondalup mayor Troy Pickard on trial for assaulting neighbour |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/court-justice/former-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-on-trial-for-assaulting-neighbour-ng-b881139341z |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090803/https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/court-justice/former-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-on-trial-for-assaulting-neighbour-ng-b881139341z |archive-date=14 January 2022 |access-date=14 January 2022 |website=PerthNow}}</ref> During the trial, it was revealed the dispute began when Pickard sprayed dirt from his property onto Wild's driveway, prompting Wild to use a pressure hose to return the dirt. CCTV footage partially captured the altercation. Wild claimed he was temporarily blinded by the hot coffee and suffered blisters, while Pickard maintained the coffee was lukewarm and said he acted instinctively after being jabbed with the hose. Pickard's lawyer said the relationship between the neighbours deteriorated after the former Mayor voted against a submission made by Wild on behalf of the Paramotor Association in relation to paraglider land use and also highlighted that Wild had received payment from Channel 7 for an interview about the incident. Following the one day trial, Magistrate Hawkins reserved her decision, saying her decision would come down to the CCTV vision.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McNeil |first=Heather |date=18 March 2019 |title=Former mayor defends 'childish water fight' with neighbour during assault trial |url=https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/former-mayor-defends-childish-water-fight-with-neighbour-during-assault-trial-20190318-p5159a.html |website=WA Today}}</ref>
==== Acquittal ==== On 8 April 2019, Pickard was acquitted.<ref name=":15">{{cite web |date=8 April 2019 |title=Former mayor cleared of assaulting neighbour during water fight |url=https://www.9news.com.au/national/perth-news-former-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-cleared-of-assaulting-neighbour/592945a6-9dc6-49cf-91df-52e33b7577b0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090221/https://www.9news.com.au/national/perth-news-former-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-cleared-of-assaulting-neighbour/592945a6-9dc6-49cf-91df-52e33b7577b0 |archive-date=14 January 2022 |access-date=14 January 2022 |website=9 News}}</ref> Magistrate Hawkins said the prosecution had not been able to prove its case that Pickard had thrown the coffee into Wild's face first and that the key one-second moment captured in the CCTV did not clearly show the event because it was obscured by Wild's boat. She said after being able to slow down the footage Wild appeared to move forward before the coffee was thrown. While she considered Pickard's behaviour “rude and reprehensible,” she found his evidence more reliable than Wild's.<ref name=":16">{{Cite news |last=Moulton |first=Emily |date=8 April 2019 |title=Former Joondalup mayor Troy Pickard acquitted of assaulting neighbour with coffee throw |url=https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/former-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-acquitted-of-assaulting-neighbour-with-coffee-throw-ng-b881161640z |work=The West Australian}}</ref> Pickard maintained he was acting on “natural instinct” when he threw the coffee, claiming Wild had sprayed water into his face first.<ref name=":16" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Parry |first=Geoff |date=8 April 2019 |title=Former Joondalup mayor acquitted of assaulting neighbour - but legal woes not over |url=https://7news.com.au/news/court-justice/former-joondalup-mayor-acquitted-of-assaulting-neighbour-after-coffee-throw-c-48670 |website=7 News}}</ref><ref name=":15" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Barry |first1=Hannah |last2=McNeill |first2=Heather |date=8 April 2019 |title=Former Joondalup mayor lashes 'corrupt' WA police over handling of assault case |url=https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/former-joondalup-mayor-lashes-corrupt-wa-police-over-handling-of-assault-case-20190408-p51by7.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090235/https://www.watoday.com.au/national/western-australia/former-joondalup-mayor-lashes-corrupt-wa-police-over-handling-of-assault-case-20190408-p51by7.html |archive-date=14 January 2022 |access-date=14 January 2022 |website=WAtoday}}</ref>
Speaking to reporters outside court, Pickard said he was "delighted" with the outcome but said he had "no respect or confidence" in the WA Police Force, labelling them "corrupt" for its decision to proceed with its case against him. Pickard also stated he had "seen first hand how corrupt the culture of the West Australian police service is" and how easily they are "fooled by embellished statements"<ref>{{Cite web |last1=Barry |first1=Hannah |last2=McNeill |first2=Heather |date=2019-04-08 |title=Former Joondalup mayor lashes 'corrupt' WA police over handling of assault case |url=https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/western-australia/former-joondalup-mayor-lashes-corrupt-wa-police-over-handling-of-assault-case-20190408-p51by7.html |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=Brisbane Times |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-08 |title=Former Joondalup mayor slams 'corrupt' WA Police |url=https://thewest.com.au/news/court-justice/former-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-label-wa-police-corrupt-ng-b881161297z.amp |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=The West Australian |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-08 |title=Ex-mayor's 'corrupt' call on cops |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/court-justice/former-joondalup-mayor-troy-pickard-labels-wa-police-corrupt-ng-b881161839z.amp |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=PerthNow |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=8 April 2019 |title=Former Joondalup Mayor cleared of assaulting a neighbour |url=https://www.smh.com.au/national/former-joondalup-mayor-cleared-of-assaulting-a-neighbour-20190408-p51c65.html |website=Sydney Morning Herald}}</ref>
==Personal life== In October 2006, Pickard married Felicity Cooper at St Edmunds Anglican Church in Wembley.<ref>{{Cite news |first= |date=26 October 2006 |title=Mayor ties the knot |work=Joondalup Times |pages=2}}</ref> The couple had three children: a son (born 2007)<ref>{{Cite news |date=15 November 2007 |title=It's a boy for mayor |work=The Joondalup Times |pages=7}}</ref> and two daughters (born 2009 and 2013).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Eakins |first=Bevan |date=3 June 2012 |title=Bell tower a WA Day hit |work=The West Australian |pages=3}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=24 October 2013 |title=PerthNow - Wanneroo/Joondalup |url=https://www.facebook.com/PerthNowWannerooJoondalup/photos/a.250377801654656/761771133848651/?type=3&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=YIzEU6KwlJxi6Nmw&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1B5gQFBEJ1%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr# |website=PerthNow - Wanneroo/Joondalup}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 January 2022 |title=MyTributes - Pickard, Troy |url=https://www.mytributes.com.au/notice/death-notices/pickard-troy/5876858/ |website=MyTributes}}</ref><ref name=":12">{{cite web |date=24 July 2014 |title=Latter-day Saints and Anglicans Recognize Western Australian Mayors for Service |url=https://news-au.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saints-and-anglicans-recognize-western-australian-mayors-for-service-to-families}}</ref> Pickard lived in Kingsley.<ref name="Sacco 1" />
Pickard was a long-term member of the Liberal Party,<ref name=":7" /> and served briefly as the president of its Stirling division.<ref name=":9" />
Pickard was a volunteer lifesaver and charity fundraiser. He was instrumental in starting Cancer Council's Relay for Life Joondalup–Wanneroo, serving as its chair for a decade and raising more than $3 million.<ref name=":8" /><ref name=":10" /><ref>{{Cite news |last=Rutherford |first=Lucy |date=2018 |title=Help raise funds for Cancer Council at Joondalup-Wanneroo Relay For Life at HBF Arena October 20–21 |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/community-news/joondalup-times/help-raise-funds-for-cancer-council-at-joondalup-wanneroo-relay-for-life-at-hbf-arena-october-20-21-c-856734?fbclid=IwVERFWAM8Yb9leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHt6Pu18bAQw7wOQQBo_-2FaKi4C87FemqSaXicCBgjYiHHycOgwBsFm978-z_aem_0-3z8NFXidDimQzFnEmP2Q |work=Perth Now}}</ref>
=== Death === Pickard died suddenly on 11 January 2022, at the age of 48.<ref name="The West Australian 14 January 2022">{{cite web |last1=Bianchini |first1=Justin |url=https://thewest.com.au/politics/local-government/troy-pickard-dies-former-joondalup-mayor-and-walga-president-remembered-for-northern-suburbs-legacy-c-5290996 |title=Mayor mourned as a visionary |website=The West Australian |date=13 January 2022 |page=14 |url-access=subscription |access-date=14 January 2022 |archive-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090238/https://thewest.com.au/politics/local-government/troy-pickard-dies-former-joondalup-mayor-and-walga-president-remembered-for-northern-suburbs-legacy-c-5290996 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Murray |first1=Jordan |title=Pickard dead at 48 |url=https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Pickard-dead-at-48 |website=Business News |access-date=14 January 2022 |date=13 January 2022 |archive-date=14 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114090802/https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Pickard-dead-at-48 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-13 |title=Former Joondalup mayor Troy Pickard dies |url=https://thewest.com.au/politics/local-government/troy-pickard-dies-former-joondalup-mayor-and-walga-president-remembered-for-northern-suburbs-legacy-c-5290996 |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=The West Australian |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-14 |title=Troy Pickard's family opens up as tributes flow for ex-mayor |url=https://thewest.com.au/politics/local-government/troy-pickard-former-joondalup-mayors-family-humbled-by-support-as-tributes-flow-for-servant-of-wa--c-5308319 |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=The West Australian |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Vale former WALGA President and City of Joondalup Mayor Troy Pickard |url=https://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/City-and-Council/Events-and-News/Latest-News/Vale-former-WALGA-President-and-city-of-Joondalup |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=City of Cockburn |language=en}}</ref>
=== Legacy === Following Pickard's death, his family released a statement saying they were "humbled by the outpouring of support."<ref name=":10" /> ''The West Australian'' described Pickard as a 'visionary', and a 'servant of WA', highlighting his legacy in Perth's northern suburbs.<ref name="The West Australian 14 January 2022" /><ref name=":10" /> City of Joondalup Mayor Albert Jacob described him as “one of the most influential people in the City of Joondalup’s history”, stating that “History will reflect kindly on Troy’s many achievements, particularly within Joondalup,” and that “He has left behind a legacy that will be hard to match.”<ref>{{Cite web |date=22 February 2022 |title=Minutes - Ordinary Meeting - 15/02/2022 |url=https://api.joondalup.wa.gov.au/files/councilmeetings/2022/220215_CNCL_MIN.pdf |website=City of Joondalup}}</ref><ref name=":13">{{Cite web |date=March 2022 |title=WALGA Western Councillor Feb/Mar 2022 |url=https://walga.asn.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Publications/WAL12744_Western_Councillor_Feb-Mar-22_V6_WEB.pdf |website=Western Australian Local Government Association}}</ref> City of Cockburn Mayor Logan Howlett emphasised Pickard's contributions to local government, stating that, “Troy leaves a legacy for those who aspire to serve their community at a grass roots level, who bring with them a level of energy and enthusiasm and remain passionate in all they do".<ref>{{Cite web |date=14 January 2022 |title=Vale former WALGA President and City of Joondalup Mayor Troy Pickard |url=https://www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/City-and-Council/Events-and-News/Latest-News/Vale-former-WALGA-President-and-city-of-Joondalup |website=City of Cockburn}}</ref>
City of Stirling Mayor Mark Irwin acknowledged "the passing of a servant of WA", noting Pickard's extensive public service record and stating he "went on to lead Joondalup for over a decade with distinction through a period of sustained growth and development".<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 February 2022 |title=Council-Minutes-15-February-2022 |url=https://www.stirling.wa.gov.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/City%20and%20Council/Council-Minutes-15-February-2022-compressed.pdf |website=City of Stirling}}</ref> WALGA President Karen Chappel highlighted Pickard's 15 years of service as an elected member, his representation of local government at state and national levels and his commitment to achieving positive outcomes within the sector, and said that “Never one to back away from difficult situations, Troy worked hard to establish strong relationships with our stakeholders whilst still pursuing the best outcome for Local Government with determination and tenacity”.<ref name=":13" /> ALGA President Linda Scott said Pickard's contributions to local government were significant and lasting, highlighting his passion and energy in representing local communities and adding that local government “owes him a debt of gratitude for helping to end the indexation freeze on Federal Assistance Grants.”<ref name=":11" /><ref name=":13" />
==Honours and awards==
In 2002, Pickard became a Fellow of the Australian Marketing Institute for his contribution to the marketing profession.<ref name=":0" />
WALGA Distinguished Service Award (2005): Recognising distinguished service to the community through local government.<ref>{{Cite book |title=Western Australian Local Government Honours 2005 |publisher=Western Australian Local Government Association |year=2005 |pages=14}}</ref>
Business News 40under40 Award (2002 & 2007): Honoured twice for excellence in business and leadership among young professionals in Western Australia.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2002-10-01 |title=Recognition brings rewards for inaugural awards group |url=https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Recognition-brings-rewards-for-inaugural-awards-group |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=www.businessnews.com.au |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2002-02-12 |title=The 40under40 winners |url=https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/The-40under40-winners |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=www.businessnews.com.au |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-13 |title=Pickard dead at 48 |url=https://www.businessnews.com.au/article/Pickard-dead-at-48 |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=www.businessnews.com.au |language=en}}</ref>
In 2012, Pickard was one of 77 mayors worldwide nominated for the World Mayor Award.<ref>{{cite web | title=World Mayor: 2012 Longlist | url=http://www.worldmayor.com/contest_2012/longlist-2012.html }}</ref>
Family Values Award (2014)''':''' Presented by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Anglican Church, recognising leaders and members of the community who help strengthen families and promote traditional family values.<ref name=":12" />
WALGA Local Government Medal (2022): WALGA's highest honour, recognising outstanding achievement and contribution to the Local Government sector and/or the WA Local Government Association.<ref name=":18">{{Cite web |title=2022 Honours Recipients |url=https://walga.asn.au/awcontent/Web/Documents/Association%20Governance/2022-Honours-Recipients.pdf |website=WALGA}}</ref>
WALGA Honorary Life Membership (2022): Acknowledging outstanding service and contributions to WALGA and its members over an extended period.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Our Members |url=https://walga.asn.au/who-we-are/our-members |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=WALGA |language=en}}</ref><ref name=":18" />
=== Namesakes === In 2022, WALGA established the Troy Pickard Young Achievers Award. This award recognises individuals aged 35 years or under who have made notable contributions to local government and demonstrated potential for professional excellence.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Local Government Honours Program |url=https://walga.asn.au/who-we-are/corporate-governance/local-government-honours-program |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=WALGA |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=City of Mandurah Mayor Rhys Williams wins Troy Pickard Young Achievers… {{!}} WA Local Government Association (WALGA) |url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/wa-local-government-association_city-of-mandurah-mayor-rhys-williams-wins-activity-7109142919105708033-OgaX |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=www.linkedin.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=I was delighted to be honoured last night with WA Local Government… {{!}} Peter Rogers {{!}} 64 comments |url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rogerspc_i-was-delighted-to-be-honoured-last-night-activity-7225283943514652673-kgSX |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=www.linkedin.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-08-27 |title=Three Mandurah councillors recognised for service |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/wa/mandurah-councillors-dave-schumacher-peter-jackson-and-peter-rogers-receive-walga-awards-for-service-c-15804760.amp |access-date=2025-04-10 |website=PerthNow |language=en}}</ref>
The Troy Pickard Conference Room at the Global Drone Solutions office.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 July 2022 |title=The training room in our new office. In memory and appreciation to the late Troy Pickard... |url=https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=411017371045941&id=100064130435682&mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=xLO7XTqbF6aFzP3r# |website=Facebook}}</ref>
In December 2022, the City of Joondalup council voted to rename the Warwick Hockey Centre to the Troy Pickard Hockey Centre.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Makse |first1=Sarah |title=City of Joondalup to rename Warwick Hockey Centre after former Mayor Troy Pickard |url=https://www.perthnow.com.au/local-news/perthnow-joondalup/city-of-joondalup-to-rename-warwick-hockey-centre-after-former-mayor-troy-pickard--c-9160226 |website=PerthNow |access-date=9 June 2023 |date=15 December 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Troy Pickard Hockey Centre |url=https://www.whitfordhockey.asn.au/news/troy-pickard-hockey-centre/ |website=Whitford Hockey Club |access-date=9 June 2023 |date=13 April 2023}}</ref>
== Electoral history == {| class="wikitable" !Election !Local Government !Position !Votes !% !Result |- !2001 |City of Stirling |Councillor – Coastal Ward |3033 |59.53 |{{nowrap|{{tick|15}} '''Elected'''}}<ref>{{Cite web | title=Local Government Elections {{!}} Western Australian Electoral Commission | url=https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/election#/01de1ec1-abcd-abcd-abcd-000000000026/Stirling | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215165218/https://elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/election | access-date=2025-12-07 | archive-date=2017-02-15}}</ref> |- !2006 |City of Joondalup |Mayor |4039 |15.34 |{{tick|15}} '''Elected'''<ref>{{Cite web | title=Local Government Elections {{!}} Western Australian Electoral Commission | url=https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/election#/01de1ec1-abcd-abcd-abcd-000000000074/Joondalup | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215165218/https://elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/election | access-date=2025-12-07 | archive-date=2017-02-15}}</ref> |- !2009 |City of Joondalup |Mayor |14,243 |53.57 |{{nowrap|{{tick|15}} '''Elected'''}}<ref>{{Cite web | title=Local Government Elections {{!}} Western Australian Electoral Commission | url=https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/election#/92e12e4f-df91-462c-a10f-44901e539f15/Joondalup | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215165218/https://elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/election | access-date=2025-12-07 | archive-date=2017-02-15}}</ref> |- !2013 |City of Joondalup |Mayor |12,598 |59.90 |{{tick|15}} '''Elected'''<ref>{{Cite web | title=Local Government Elections {{!}} Western Australian Electoral Commission | url=https://www.elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/election#/e885f29a-80e4-43e0-9135-5478b128abb5/Joondalup | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170215165218/https://elections.wa.gov.au/elections/local/election | access-date=2025-12-07 | archive-date=2017-02-15}}</ref> |} {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" |2001 – City of Stirling, Coast Ward |- !Candidates !Votes !Percentage !Expiry of Term |- |Eion Martin |1590 |31.21% | |- |Enrico Pennacini |472 |9.26% | |- |'''Troy Pickard''' |'''3033''' |'''59.53%''' |'''7 May 2005''' |- |Total valid votes |5095 |100.00% | |} {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" |2006 – City of Joondalup, Mayor |- !Candidates !Votes !Percentage !Expiry of Term |- |Jim McNamara | align="right" | 3924 | align="right" | 14.90% | align="center" | |- |Stephen Kobelke | align="right" | 2695 | align="right" | 10.24% | align="center" | |- |Marie Evans | align="right" | 2697 | align="right" | 10.24% | align="center" | |- |'''Troy Pickard''' | align="right" | '''4039''' | align="right" |''' 15.34%''' | align="center" |''' 2 May 2009''' |- |Russ Poliwka | align="right" | 1495 | align="right" | 5.68% | align="center" | |- |John Bombak | align="right" | 1281 | align="right" | 4.87% | align="center" | |- |Paul Filing | align="right" | 3703 | align="right" | 14.07% | align="center" | |- |Sue Hart | align="right" | 3567 | align="right" | 13.55% | align="center" | |- |Glen Wood | align="right" | 677 | align="right" | 2.57% | align="center" | |- |Allison Walker | align="right" | 1529 | align="right" | 5.81% | align="center" | |- |Louis Prospero | align="right" | 720 | align="right" | 2.73% | align="center" | |- | align="right" |Total valid votes | align="right" |26327 | align="right" |100% | |} {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" |2009 – City of Joondalup, Mayor |- !Candidates !Votes !Percentage !Expiry of Term |- |'''Troy Pickard''' | align="right" |'''14,243''' | align="right" |'''53.57%''' | align="center" | '''2 May 2009''' |- |Russ Poliwka | align="right" |6,710 | align="right" |25.24% | align="center" | |- |Brian Corr | align="right" | 5,634 | align="right" | 21.19% | align="center" | |- | align="right" |Total valid votes | align="right" |26,327 | align="right" |100% | |} {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="4" |2013 – City of Joondalup, Mayor |- !Candidates !Votes !Percentage !Expiry of Term |- |'''Troy Pickard''' | align="right" |'''12,598''' | align="right" |'''56.90%''' | align="center" |'''21 October 2017''' |- |Teresa Ritchie | align="right" |9,542 | align="right" |43.10% | align="center" | |- | align="right" |Total valid votes | align="right" |22,140 | align="right" |100% | |}
== References == {{reflist}}
==External links== * [https://collections.stirling.wa.gov.au/nodes/view/2221 Troy E Pickard] City of Stirling Arts and History Collection * [https://www.businessnews.com.au/Person/Troy-Pickard Troy Pickard] Business News * [https://thewest.com.au/search?search=troy+pickard Troy Pickard] The West Australian * [https://www.governmentnews.com.au/tag/troy-pickard/ Troy Pickard Archives] Government News {{Authority control}}
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