The City of Whittlesea’s new council recently elected Councillor Aidan McLindon as its mayor and Councillor Daniela Zinni as deputy mayor for the next 12 months.
Cr McLindon, who was recently elected to represent the Kirrip Ward, said he was keen to work with council to meet the needs of 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,” he said.
“As a collective, we are now looking forward to doing the basics brilliantly.
“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.”
Cr Zinni, who is the Bundoora Ward councillor, said she was both humbled and proud to serve the community as deputy mayor.
“I grew up in the municipality and I’m proud to give back,” she said.
Cr Zinni said she valued informed decision-making and would work to ensure council continued to be transparent and accountable.
For more information, visit www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au.
