New councillors welcomed

Published on 08 November 2024

Moyne Shire extends a warm welcome to the newly elected councillors Lisa Ryan, Susan Taylor, Lloyd Ross and Myra Murrihy, and re-elected councillors Jim Doukas, Karen Foster and Jordan Lockett, following the 2024 local government elections.

Chief Executive Officer, Mark Eversteyn, expressed thanks to outgoing councillors James Purcell after a total of 10 years of service, Daniel Meade (8 years), Ian Smith (8 years), and Damian Gleeson (4 years) for their valuable contributions to Council.

“I thank the outgoing councillors for their dedication and commitment to the Shire, and congratulate those councillors re-elected for another term,” Mr Eversteyn said.

“Being a member of a local Council can be both demanding and rewarding, so we thank all those who put up their hand to represent their community,” he said.

“On behalf of all Shire employees, I welcome the new Council and look forward to continuing to work towards a strong and prosperous community.”

Moyne Shire election results were declared by the Victorian Electoral Commission on Friday 8 November 2024, as follows:

Jim Doukas (re-elected)

Karen Foster (re-elected)

Jordan Lockett (re-elected)

Lisa Ryan (new councillor)

Susan Taylor (new councillor)

Lloyd Ross (new councillor)

Myra Murrihy (new councillor)

The swearing in of the new Council will take place at 10am on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at Port Fairy chambers.

The councillors will elect a Mayor at the Ordinary Council Meeting at 2pm on Tuesday 26 November 2024 at Mortlake chambers.