A Maribyrnong kindergarten could be re-named after former mayor Sarah Carter after council gave in-principle approval for the idea at its April meeting last week.
Under the proposal the kindergarten at the Maribyrnong Community Centre would be re-named as the Sarah Carter Kindergarten in honour of the former mayor whose sudden death last year aged 45 shocked the local community.
The kindergarten was chosen as the appropriate location given Cr Carter advocated for its redevelopment and for early childhood services more generally.
Community feedback on the proposed name will be sought from early next month.
Maribyrnong mayor Pradeep Tiwari said Cr Carter was an outstanding person and an exceptional public servant who spent 16 years on council and was fully deserving of such an honour.
“The community has been supportive of honouring her memory, first in calling for her to be recognised in some way, and second for providing kind words as part of the tribute book that was presented to her family last month,” Cr Tiwari said.
“I look forward to hearing from the community regarding this opportunity to recognise Sarah.”
To provide feedback, visit Your City Your Voice from early May: yourcityyourvoice.com.au
