As I reflect on over a decade of service in the community, I am grateful to my colleagues for their faith in me and deeply honoured to embark on my second term as mayor of this vibrant municipality.
I am immensely proud to represent such a welcoming and inclusive city, underpinned by a rich and multi-layered cultural tapestry where neighbours support and help each other thrive, and commit to maintaining a dialogue between different faith and cultural groups, while ensuring all voices are heard.
I have always enjoyed welcoming new citizens at monthly ceremonies, hearing the stories of centenarians, and sharing in music, food, and culture. I intend to remain both visible and accessible to all residents and will welcome any opportunity to meet with our community at child care facilities, libraries, the MAC [Maribyrnong Aquatic Centre], and the host of events and activities hosted annually.
It is clear our community also values our diversity with 650 residents taking the opportunity to share their thoughts with officers and 250 more providing comments online during engagement on the council’s first Intercultural Maribyrnong Strategy.
I look forward to this important document being considered by council in December.
Here in Maribyrnong, diversity is not just a demographic. It is a collection of life experiences shaping thoughts and opinions. Embracing respectful discussion and courtesy, my mayoral pledge is to celebrate our differences through understanding, support, and above all, listening.
Together with fellow councillors, I commit to our shared goal – delivering for the community we proudly serve.
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