City welcomes five new Councillors

Five new Councillors have been elected to the City of Stonnington Council in the 2020 Local Government Elections.

Alexander Lew, Polly Morgan, Kate Hely, Mike Scott and Nicki Batagol will join returning Councillors Jami Klisaris, Matthew Koce, Marcia Griffin and Melina Sehr following the declaration of the election results in the Malvern Town Hall today.

The nine-person Council, will be sworn in at the Malvern Town Hall on Monday 9 November and will meet to elect a Mayor on 23 November.

East Ward

Jami Klisaris

Alexander Lew

Polly Morgan

North Ward

Matthew Koce

Marcia Griffin

Kate Hely

South Ward

Melina Sehr

Mike Scott

Nicki Batagol

CEO Jacqui Weatherill said despite the challenges of a mid-pandemic Election, the process was extremely well managed by the Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC).

“I congratulate all Councillors on their election, and look forward to working with the new Council on the opportunities and challenges ahead,” Ms Weatherill said.

“I thank the VEC for a smooth election period despite the restrictions imposed on candidates and indeed ratepayers.

“I take this opportunity to thank all candidates for the professionalism and respect that was on display throughout the campaign.”

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