New Mayor elected

Published on 24 April 2025

The City of Whittlesea Council has elected Councillor Martin Taylor as its new Mayor at an Unscheduled Council Meeting on Thursday 24 April.

Cr Taylor was elected unopposed to role of Mayor for the remainder of the current Mayoral term, until Tuesday 18 November 2025. Cr Daniela Zinni will remain as Deputy Mayor until this date.

Thursday night’s meeting was held to elect a new Mayor following the Minister for Local Government’s suspension of Councillor Aidan McLindon last week.

Councillor Taylor, who was elected to the South Morang ward in 2024, said he was looking forward to the opportunity to serve the community as Mayor.

“I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to lead this Council through what will be no doubt a defining time for our City.

“I recognise the responsibility that the role carries, and I approach it with clear commitment to serve all to unify our diverse voice and to deliver outcomes that strengthen our communities.

“This city belongs to the people of the City of Whittlesea. Our role as your elected Council is to be custodians of your hopes and needs, your aspirations and I commit to leading with integrity, accessibility, fairness and good governance, always placing your interests at the centre of every decision.

“It’s time for a new beginning. A time to rise above the challenges of the last six months and to embrace a shared vision for the future that is inclusive, forward thinking and built on a solid foundation and community trust.”