David Gill elected mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire Council
Passionate environmentalist David Gill has beaten five colleagues to take the Peninsula’s top civic role.
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PASSIONATE environmentalist David Gill has beaten five colleagues to take the Peninsula’s top civic role.
Cr Gill was victorious in the hotly contested mayoral vote on Monday, disappointing hopeful councillors Sam Hearn, Hugh Fraser, Antonella Celi, Kate Roper and Simon Brooks.
Cr Gill said protecting the green wedge and enhancing the council’s accountability and transparency would be his top priorities.
“The Mornington Peninsula is such a beautiful and unique part of Victoria,” he said.
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“My focus will be on continuing the council’s strong advocacy on green wedge preservation and planning issues to ensure the unique character of Mornington Peninsula is well protected.
“I look forward to working closely and openly with our local community towards having an accountable and transparent council.”
Cr Rosie Clark was elected deputy mayor.
Outgoing mayor Bryan Payne said he had been greatly impressed by the shire’s young people and volunteers during his stint — praising volunteers from the CFA, Food for All, Rotary, Meals On Wheels and other groups for their valuable efforts.
“Without volunteers, where would be? We depend so much on volunteers” he said.
Cr Payne also thanked councillor colleagues for their support, quipping: “Without you I would be hopeless — some say I am.”
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