Queensland mayor to take unpaid leave after alleged drink-driving crash

Redlands mayor Karen Williams is due in court next month after crashing her vehicle while allegedly three times over the legal blood alcohol limit

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A Queensland council mayor will look to take unpaid leave after she was allegedly caught behind the wheel more than three times over the legal blood alcohol limit.

Redlands mayor Karen Williams is due in court next month to face the drink-driving charges but will seek unpaid leave from council on Monday.