Statement from Councillors at the City of Whittlesea

Published on 24 January 2025

“We, the undersigned Councillors of the Whittlesea City Council, wish to clarify recent social media commentary regarding Council policies.

Council policy is adopted collectively by a majority of Councillors sitting as council and not by any one individual Councillor.

We acknowledge that our Mayor, Cr McLindon, has chosen to stand for a by-election in Werribee. This is his democratic right as an elector in the State of Victoria. From 12pm on the 23 January to 11.59pm on the 8 February 2025, Cr McLindon has indicated his intention to take personal leave, and Cr Zinni will perform Mayoral duties during this time for the City of Whittlesea.

Any comments made by Mr McLindon as a candidate during this period are his own personal views and do not represent the position of council, councillors and/or the City of Whittlesea. 

Only official statements issued by the City of Whittlesea should be regarded as the Council’s official policy position(s).”

Deputy Mayor Cr Zinni, Cr Cox, Cr Stow, Cr Taylor, Cr Lappin, Cr Lenberg, Cr Gunn, Cr Colwell, Cr Kozmevski, and Cr Brooks