Annette Death has been elected Macedon Ranges Shire mayor for a one-year term.
The East Ward councillor from Riddells Creek was elected unchallenged last week and welcomed the opportunity to lead the team of councillors and work closely with the council’s leadership team and community.
“I look forward to growing in this role with you all,” she said.
“For me, the role of mayor is about bringing people together, encouraging diversity and different points of view, and working closely with the community to achieve positive outcomes.
“As mayor my focus will be forward looking, solutions oriented, and working together with everyone in a constructive and supportive approach. To be in the best position we can be to govern in the best interests of the community.”
Cr Death thanked outgoing mayor, Cr Jennifer Anderson, for her commitment to the role over the past two years and in her five terms as mayor.
“Cr Anderson has shown incredible service to our community and on behalf of councillors, I would like to thank her for her dedication and leadership,” she said.
Cr Anderson’s leadership duties will continue as she has now taken up the position of deputy mayor. She was elected to the role in a 5-3 vote in a contest with fellow past mayor Cr Janet Pearce.
Cr Anderson thanked the community, staff and councillors for their support during her time as mayor, and said she was looking forward to her new role.
“We have achieved so much as a team over the last couple of years with the community beside us. We have a new CEO and four new directorates in place that are working really well together,” she said.
