Georges River Council has accepted the resignation of Mortdale Ward Councillor Ashvini Ambihaipahar on Tuesday 27 May 2025.
The outgoing Councillor became the Federal Member for Barton after the Federal Election in May.
Councillor Ambihaipahar joined Georges River Council in the position vacated by former Councillor Warren Tegg following his resignation in September 2022. She took the Oath on Monday 26 September 2022 after being elected via a countback process undertaken by the Australian Electoral Commission.
In her first term, Councillor Ambihaipahar served on Council's Environment and Planning Committee, and Community and Culture Committee.
Since being re-elected in the 2024 Local Government Elections, she has served as Chair of the Assets and Infrastructure Committee and as a member of the Finance and Governance Committee.
Councillor Ambihaipahar was a dedicated and influential advocate for the local community and the rebuild of Carss Park Pool during her time in Council.
Georges River Council Mayor Elise Borg said, "Councillor Ashvini Ambihaipahar served her Mortdale Ward with pride, was very diligent in representing solutions for the residents' concerns and being their voice.
"I wish Ash all the best in the future with her new role and I thank her for all her contributions to Council and the Georges River area.
"I look forward to working with Ash as the Federal Member for Barton to deliver for the Georges River community, and in particular, to her continued support and collaboration in delivering the new aquatic facility at Carss Park Pool."
Council has contacted the NSW Electoral Commission after receiving Councillor Ambihaipahar's resignation, to start the process of a countback election to find a replacement.
To learn more about Countback elections visit the NSW Electoral Commission's website.
Council will update the community when the NSW Electoral Commission provides direction.
