councillors
Cr Arthur Allen
Current Councillor
Former Councillor
Mayor
Deputy Mayor
Elected Terms: 
2020-
Served as Mayor: 
Served as Deputy Mayor: 
2021-2022, 2022-23

Cr Arthur Allen was the Deputy Mayor for 2022-23.

Cr Arthur Allen is a fifth-generation East Gippslander, his family having been involved with the fishing industry since the late 1870s.

Although retired, Arthur maintains an active interest in the industry through various roles.

Arthur was educated at St Patrick's College Sale and holds qualifications as a Master Mariner Class V and Engine Driver 2 and has also earned a Diploma of Environmental Management.

"East Gippsland is such a beautiful area and has so much potential. After the region's devastating fires, we need to not only rebuild but to revitalise. My focus is on ensuring that as a Council we do everything possible to help people rebuild, not only their homes but their lives and their community. Our strength is our people," Cr Allen said.

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