New Mornington Peninsula Shire Council announced
Published on 12 November 2024
Newly elected to Mornington Peninsula Shire Council: (L-R) David Gill, Max Patton, Andrea Allen, Bruce Ranken, Paul Pingiaro, Anthony Marsh, Kate Roper, Michael Stephens, Cam Williams (absent: Stephen Batty, Patrick Binyon)
The Victorian Electoral Commission today declared the successful candidates for the 2024-2028 Mornington Peninsula Shire Council.
This next term of council will see three returning councillors and eight new faces in a new configuration of 11 single councillor wards.
The successful candidates are:
Kate Roper Beek Beek ward (Somerville/Tyabb)
Max Patton Benbenjie ward (McCrae/Rosebud)
Anthony Marsh Briars ward (Mount Martha)
Patrick Binyon Brokil ward (Safety Beach/Dromana)
David Gill Coolart ward (Flinders/Red Hill/Balnarring)
Stephen Batty Kackeraboite ward (Mount Eliza)
Bruce Ranken Moorooduc ward (Moorooduc)
Andrea Allen Nepean ward (Blairgowrie/Sorrento)
Paul Pingiaro Tanti ward (Mornington)
Cam Williams Tootgarook ward (Capel Sound/Rosebud)
Michael Stephens Warringine ward (Hastings)
The new candidates will be officially sworn in as Councillors at a council meeting on Tuesday 19 November where the mayor and deputy mayor will also be elected.
Quotes attributable to CEO John Baker:
“I’d like to congratulate our new 2024-2028 Councillor group and extend my thanks to everyone who ran in the elections to represent their local community.
“To our returning councillors, welcome back and to our new councillor colleagues welcome and best wishes for an exciting and fulfilling experience.
"The role of a Councillor is of paramount importance. As representatives of our community, they hold a unique position to drive positive change, address the needs of residents, and help shape a sustainable and prosperous future for the Mornington Peninsula."