WHITEHORSE: New Mayor named
Whitehorse City Council has announced the appointment of Cr Kirsten Langford as the city’s new Mayor, supported by Cr Kieran Simpson as Deputy Mayor.
Both were elected by their fellow Councillors at the annual meeting n Wednesday, November 12.
Cr Langford represents Kingsley Ward. She is Council’s representative on a number of committees including Whitehorse Business Group and Whitehorse Disability Advisory Committee.
Cr Simpson represents Cootamundra Ward. He is Council’s representative for the Municipal Association of Victoria and the Metropolitan Transport Forum.
Cr Langford said this position is about being a leader amongst equals and representing the whole community. Cr Langford highlighted the importance of celebrating and preserving the city in the face of future challenges.
“Our role is to represent every person in Whitehorse. Our city faces significant challenges over the next 25 year, with significant housing growth, two new SRL stations, three new activity centres, North East Link and many others,” Cr Langford said.
“We must protect open space and respond to threats to our neighbourhood character. It will be vital that we provide bipartisan advocacy for the community.”
Cr Simpson spoke to the need for collaborative leadership with a focus on local issues and building out shared services.
He said he looked forward to embracing the challenges and opportunities the Deputy Mayor role would bring.
Cr Langford thanked outgoing Mayor Cr Andrew Davenport and outgoing Deputy Mayor Cr Prue Cutts for their service over the past 12 months. Both will continue as representatives for Wattle Ward and Simpson Ward respectively.
Cr Langford and Cr Simpson will serve in their new positions until November 12, 2026.
Pictured: Whitehorse Mayor Cr Kirsten Langford with Cr Kieran Simpson