In 1974 Malone was elected to the Nelson City Council .
In 1974 Malone was served as a Councillor from 1974 to 1980 and then as Mayor from 1980 to 1992 .
In 1974 Malone was elected to the Nelson City Council and served as a Councillor from 1974 to 1980 and then as Mayor from 1980 to 1992 .