Cr Daria Kellander
Thank you all for re-electing me to serve the community of Hobsons Bay for another four years.
It is an added honour to lead as mayor for the next 12 months. I thank my fellow councillors for putting their faith in me.
We have an exciting opportunity ahead of us with a new-look council providing fresh ideas and dedication to get the best results for our community.
This year sets the foundation and the vision for what we deliver for our community, in line with what our community has told us they clearly want – a council that always puts
our community first.
A council that enhances our service delivery, strengthens, and supports our local economy. One that protects and preserves our natural environment such as our parks, wetlands area, lake, creeks, and foreshore areas that make Hobsons Bay so unique. A council that is open and transparent.
We heard loud and clear during the election that our community want council to get the basics right. With cost-of-living pressures hurting many residents, it is important that we work hard to deliver the best value for our ratepayers’ money.
I’m looking forward to working with our community and new council to continue to find ways to make Hobsons Bay an even better place to live, work and visit.
As the year draws to a close, there is still plenty to do and see across Hobsons Bay, with plenty of activities to get into the Christmas spirit.
The three community Christmas picnics at Brooklyn, Newport and Seabrook were great successes. It was fantastic seeing plenty of people out and about enjoying this special
time of year.
My family joined plenty of others in meeting Santa for a photo and there will be another chance to get your yearly Santa snap at Newport’s Paine Reserve this Saturday.
And it wouldn’t be Christmas without carols. Get those vocal cords ready for carols at Altona Meadows and Williamstown this weekend.
You can find details on council’s website.
I wish everyone a safe and merry Christmas, full of special time with family and friends.
