NSW council elections 2024: Blacktown councillors elected

The new and returning Blacktown councillors have spoken about their election wins after they were officially declared a part of the incoming council. Find out who is representing you here.

A combination of old and new faces have been revealed for Blacktown Council after the results of the September local elections were finalised.

The 15 incoming councillors were declared re-elected on October 1, with six new councillors embarking on their first terms.

The next Blacktown mayor will be chosen by the councillors at a later date, all of which have been contacted for comment.

Find out who was elected for your area below.

Ward 1

(L-R) Moninder Singh, Jess Diaz and Allan Green have all been re-elected for Blacktown Council.

Labor councillors Moninderjit Singh and Liberal candidates Jess Diaz and Allan Green have been re-elected for Ward 1.

Ward 1 includes Vineyard, Grantham Farm, Riverstone, Rouse Hill, Tallawong, The Ponds, Kellyville Ridge, Stanhope Gardens, Parklea, Acacia Gardens and Quakers Hill.

This term will be Mr Singh’s third stint as councillor, Mr Diaz’s fourth and Mr Green’s seventh.

Mr Singh thanked the community for electing him for his third term.

“It’s a very humbling experience for me personally,” he said.

“We have made plans to transform Blacktown City including (the) CBD and we will work for that in the next term.”

He said Ward 1 needed better infrastructure, which he intended to continue advocating for with the state and federal governments.

Mr Diaz thanked voters for their continued support.

“I am happy with the results of these elections, with voters moving significantly away from the Labor Party,” he said.

“The results show (voters) demand for a say and greater transparency on how the city can be transformed and that the basic services are not neglected.”

He said the new council has a Labor majority, but only by one councillor, and that the long-standing attitude of ignoring the opposition “should not prevail”.

Mr Green said he was very thankful to be re-elected, having been first elected in 1987.

“I want to give special thanks to my wife Malu, my running mates councillors Jess Diaz and Rahul Rawal and the members of the local community who supported my campaign,” he said.

Mr Green has been elected to council seven times, making him the longest serving council member.

“I am committed to continue giving good representation to the residents of Ward 1 and I am focused on improving basic services and local and community facilities,” he said.

Ward 2

(L-R) Julie Griffiths, Mohit Kumar and Damien Atkins (not pictured) have been elected for Ward 2 at Blacktown Council.

Labor councillor Julie Griffiths, incoming Liberal candidate Mohit Kumar and Greens candidate Damien Atkins have been elected for Ward 2.

Ward 2 includes Glenwood, Kings Langley, Lalor Park, Seven Hills, Marayong, Quakers Hill, Kings Park and Blacktown.

Ms Griffiths has been re-elected as a councillor for her third consecutive term, while this stint will be Mr Kumar’s and Mr Atkins’ first.

Ms Griffiths said she was “truly humbled” by community’s continued support.

“I am looking forward to the next four years to continue making a positive difference in our community,” she said.

“I will continue to advocate on behalf of all my constituents over the coming term.”

Ward 3

(L-R) Pradeep Pathi, Carol Israel and Susai Benjamin have been elected for Ward 3 of Blacktown Council.

Liberal candidate Pradeep Pathi and Labor candidates Carol Israel and Susai Benjamin have been elected for Ward 3.

Ward 3 includes Blacktown, Doonside, Arndell Park, Huntingwood, Prospect, Toongabbie and Seven Hills.

This term is Mr Pathi’s first as a councillor, while Ms Israel is preparing for her third and Mr Benjamin is about to enter his fourth.

Ward 4

(L-R): Bob Fitzgerald, Dorothy Del Villar (not pictured) and Peter Camilleri have been elected for Ward 4 of Blacktown Council.

Labor candidates Bob Fitzgerald and Dorothy Del Villar, and Liberal councillor Peter Camilleri have been elected for Ward 4.

Ward 4 includes Colebee, Nirimba Fields, Dean Park, Glendenning, Doonside, Woodcroft, Mount Druitt, Rooty Hill, Minchinbury and Eastern Creek.

It marks Mr Camilleri’s third term as a councillor, Mr Fitzgerald’s second and Ms Del Villar’s first.

Ward 5

(L-R): Brad Bunting, Talia Amituanai (not pictured) and Jugandeep Singh have been elected for Ward 5 of Blacktown Council.

Labor councillor Brad Bunting, running mate Talia Amituanai and Liberal candidate Jugandeep Singh have been elected for Ward 5.

Ward 5 includes Vineyard, Richards, Angus, Schofields, Nirimba Fields, Marsden Park, Nirimba Fields, Melonba, Shanes Park, Willmot, Ropes Crossing, Tregear, Lethbridge Park, Emerton, Whalan, Blackett, Mount Druitt, Hebersham, Plumpton, Oakhurst and Hassall Grove.

Mr Bunting, who was elected mayor for the latter part of his most recent term, is about to enter his third stint in council, while Ms Amituanai and Mr Singh are embarking on their first.

Mr Bunting said he was pleased with the election result.

“Labor councillors still hold the majority (of) spots on council so we can continue with our vision to transform our city,” he said.

“I am looking forward to working alongside the new councillors as well as the returning ones.

“We have a lot to do in a growing city and we will get on with the job of providing the services our residents expect.”