Ron Clarke was preceded by Gary Baildon ( 1997 - 2004 ) and Ray Stevens ( 1995 - 1997 ) who was the first post-amalgamation Mayor of City of Gold Coast .
Clarke was originally elected as an independent in 2004 and re-elected in 2008 .
Clarke   was preceded by Gary Baildon ( 1997 - 2004 ) and Ray Stevens ( 1995 - 1997 ) who was the first post-amalgamation Mayor of City of Gold Coast .
Clarke was originally elected as an independent in 2004 and re-elected in 2008 .