Mornington Peninsula Shire Council appoints new Mayor

Published on 20 November 2024

(L-R) Newly elected Mornington Peninsula Shire Council Deputy Mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro and Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh

The new Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 

The new Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has met for the first time and elected Briars Ward Councillor Anthony Marsh as Mayor for the coming year. Councillors chose Tanti Ward Councillor Paul Pingiaro to serve as Deputy Mayor.
 
The Mayor and Deputy Mayor were appointed at a special Annual Council Meeting on Tuesday evening at which all 11 new councillors took the Oath of Office and promised to abide by the Councillor Code of Conduct.
 
The meeting also farewelled eight former councillors from the 2020-24 term: Despi O’Connor, Steve Holland, Antonella Celi, Simon Brooks, Debra Mar, Sarah Race, Susan Bissinger and Lisa Dixon.
 
Mayor Cr Anthony Marsh is a second-term councillor and previously served as Mayor in 2021-22. Deputy Mayor Cr Paul Pingiaro is a first-time councillor and a Mornington business owner.

Quotes attributable to Mayor Councillor Anthony Marsh:
“Thank you to my colleagues for their support and trust in choosing me to lead this new team of Councillors as Mayor. It’s a great honour and privilege to serve in this capacity for a second term. 
 
“I can’t wait to start working with Council, the wider organisation and our diverse community to make the Mornington Peninsula the best place to live, work and play. There’s no time to waste!”
  
Quotes attributable to Shire CEO John Baker:
“I’m delighted to officially welcome our new councillors, as well as welcome back those who are returning. Being a councillor can be immensely challenging and rewarding, and I have the greatest respect for everyone who steps forward to serve our community.”

Mornington Peninsula Shire Council 2024-2028

Kate Roper*                 Beek Beek ward
Max Patton                  Benbenjie ward
Anthony Marsh*          Briars ward
Patrick Binyon             Brokil ward
David Gill*                    Coolart ward
Stephen Batty              Kackeraboite ward
Bruce Ranken              Moorooduc ward
Andrea Allen                Nepean ward
Paul Pingiaro               Tanti ward
Cam Williams              Tootgarook ward
Michael Stephens       Warringine ward

*returning Councillors