New Mayor and Deputy Mayor elected
Published on 20 November 2024
The City of Whittlesea’s new Council last night elected Councillor Aidan McLindon as its Mayor and Councillor Daniela Zinni as Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months.
Councillor McLindon, who was recently elected to the Kirrip Ward, said he was looking forward to working collaboratively with Council to deliver for the community.
“Tonight marks the start of a new era. We have a group of Councillors on board who have been chosen by their communities and who are all keen to roll up their sleeves and get on with the job at hand.”
“As a collective, we are now looking forward to doing the basics brilliantly,” he said.
“We want to focus on delivering the services our community needs as efficiently as we can. It is also our duty to make sure we are looking after the most vulnerable people in our community including those without food or shelter.”
“My aim is for the community to restore faith in local government so that we can all be proud to call this city our home.”
Councillor Zinni, who is the Bundoora Ward Councillor, said she was humbled and honoured to serve the community as Deputy Mayor.
“I grew up in the municipality and I’m proud to give back.”
Councillor Zinni said she valued informed decision-making and would work to ensure Council continued to be transparent and accountable.
“I’m excited to make my community proud.”