- Mayor 1998-1999
- Deputy Mayor 1997-1998, 1999-2000, 2004-2006.
- Alderman/Councillor 1991-2008
Mrs Gewandt was first elected as an Alderman at the Council election on 14 September 1991. She served from 1991-1995, 1995-2000 and 2004-2008, as a community Independent.
Cr Gewandt served as Mayor from 23 September 1998 to 29 September 1999 and Deputy Mayor 1997-1998, 1999-2000, 2004-2006.
Mrs Gewandt was the Strathfield Council Manager of Library Services until the late 1980’s.
