By Alesha Capone
Wyndham councillor Mia Shaw has declared she will put her hand up for the municipality’s top job.
The council will hold a meeting next Wednesday, November 28, to elect Wyndham’s new mayor and deputy mayor.
Outgoing mayor Peter Maynard and deputy mayor Walter Villagonzalo have held their positions for 12 months.
Cr Shaw, who represents Iramoo ward, said that after speaking with some of her fellow councillors, she had decided to nominate.
“I believe I would be a good mayor for this council – I have the years of experience and the skills to successfully do the role and represent our community at the highest level,” she said.
“I grew up in this community, my great grandfather was the shire president on three occasions between 1917 and 1946 and my passion, commitment and advocacy since being elected has always been about putting our ratepayers and residents first.
“If I am fortunate enough to be elected by my fellow councillors I will continue the good work of this council and act in the best interests of our residents and ratepayers.”
Star Weekly understands that at least one other councillor will nominate for the mayoral role.
Cr Kim McAliney said she would not stand for either position, but would support Cr Shaw.
Cr Henry Barlow said he was not planning to nominate.
Cr Villagonzalo and Cr Tony Hooper, who are both on leave from council duties to stand in the state election, said they would not stand for the role of mayor.
Star Weekly was unable to contact Cr Aaron An (who has taken leave from council to stand in the state election), Cr Josh Gilligan (who has taken leave from the council to campaign for the Labor Party in the lead-up to the state election), Cr Intaj Khan (who is on leave and travelling overseas), Cr Heather Marcus (who is on leave for medical reasons) and Cr John Gibbons.
