The East Gippsland Shire Council election was declared in the Council Chamber by the Victorian Electoral Commission on Monday afternoon, November 9.

Chief Executive Officer Anthony Basford congratulated all successful candidates on their election to Council and thanked the unsuccessful candidates for standing for the election for the betterment of their community.

“The new Council brings a mix o fnew and experienced councillors from across East Gippsland and sees an increase in female representation,” Mr Basford said.

“The executive team, staff and Iare looking forward to working with the new Council on their vision, plans, policies and everything associated with customer focussed service delivery forour community and visitors.”

The new councillors are (in elected order):

• Kirsten Van Diggele – Paynesville (first time Councillor)

• Mendy Urie – Eagle Point (previous Councillor and Mayor)

• Sonia Buckley – Benambra (first time Councillor)

• Arthur Allen – Lakes Entrance (first time Councillor)

• Trevor Stow – Bairnsdale (first time Councillor)

• Dr Jane Greacen – Bairnsdale (first time Councillor)

• John White – Lindenow South (previous Councillor and Mayor)

• Tom Crook – Eagle Point (first time Councillor)

• Mark Reeves – Marlo (previous Councillor and Mayor)

The Statutory Meeting to elect the Mayor and Deputy Mayor (if the councillors seek to appoint a Deputy Mayor) will be held on Tuesday, November 17 from 6pm and will be live streamed on Council’s YouTube channel ‘EastGippyTV’.

Watch the declaration or results.

 View the results.