The results of the 2024 City of Casey Council elections were announced by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) on Friday 8 November.
Ten new Councillors were declared by the VEC, with the results for Akoonah Ward and River Gum Ward to undergo a recount and results likely to declared in coming days.
The following declared Councillors have been elected to represent the Casey community for the next four years:
Akoonah Ward: Not yet declared
Casuarina Ward: Kim Ross
Correa Ward: Gary Rowe
Cranbourne Gardens Ward: Michelle Crowther
Dillwynia Ward: Anthony Walter
Grevillea Ward: Dave Perry
Kalora Ward: Melinda Ambros
Kowan Ward: Shane Taylor
Quarters Ward: Carolyn Eaves
River Gum Ward: Not yet declared
Tooradin Ward: Jennifer Dizon
Waratah Ward: Stefan Koomen
City of Casey Chief Executive Officer Glenn Patterson said the 2024 local government elections represented an exciting new chapter for Casey.
'Congratulations to all of the successful candidates and I welcome the newly elected Councillors to their roles. The community has elected a gender diverse group, with 50 per cent women being successful, and a group that offers a healthy mix of experience and perspectives,' he said.
'The return of a democratically elected Council is an exciting time for the City of Casey. Casey staff and I are looking forward to working with the new Councillor team, continuing to deliver the required services and infrastructure to meet the growing needs of our city. Together, we will work towards fostering collaboration, addressing local challenges and driving positive change on behalf of the community.'
Over the coming months, all Councillors will undertake mandatory induction training, with mandatory Mayoral training also introduced as part of the Local Government (Governance And Integrity) Amendment Regulations 2024 to be completed by Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Acting Mayors.
Casey's new Mayor and Deputy Mayor will be elected at a Special Council Meeting at 4.00 pm on Tuesday 19 November. Members of the community are welcome to attend the meeting, which will be held in the Bunjil Place Function Room, 2 Patrick Northeast Drive, Narre Warren.
The meeting will also be live streamed through our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
