City of Parramatta Council tonight elected Councillor Martin Zaiter as its new Lord Mayor.
Councillor Zaiter, who represents the Parramatta Ward and has previously served four years on Council, said he is looking forward to leading Parramatta as it embarks on its continued transformation.
"We are home to the smartest minds, brilliant creatives and promising talent across many industries and we are committed to making Parramatta the best place to live, work and play," Cr Zaiter said.
"We know the cost of living pressures families are under and recognise the need to ensure bang for buck from the services and projects we deliver across every community in our LGA.
"The next two years will be critical to realising our vision for global Parramatta and the world of opportunity that comes with it for our community - not just in our CBD but in every suburb.
"In the coming months, we will reopen Lake Parramatta's swimming area, deliver our flagship event Parramatta Lanes and open a range of projects for our community to enjoy including the Stewart Street Escarpment Lookout and the Junction Street Plaza which has transformed an unloved area beneath the M4 into a vibrant, recreational space."
Council also elected Councillor Cameron MacLean as its Deputy Lord Mayor at the meeting.
Councillor MacLean, who was first elected to Council in 2021 and represents the Epping Ward, said he was proud to again be able to serve the City as Deputy Lord Mayor.
"I look forward to working alongside Lord Mayor Cr Zaiter and my fellow councillors to deliver on our vision for the City," Cr MacLean said.
"We need to ensure Parramatta is at the forefront of decision making at every level of government and that we continue laying the building blocks for a bright future."
Cr Zaiter will hold the position of Lord Mayor until September 2026. Cr MacLean will hold the position of Deputy Lord Mayor until September 2025.
