DAREBIN: Dimitriadis elected as Mayor
Cr Emily Dimitriadis has been elected as Mayor of the City of Darebin. Cr Matt Arturi is Deputy Mayor.
The election took place at a Council meeting held in the Preston City Hall on last Thursday (Nov. 20).
“It is an incredible honour to be elected as the Mayor of Darebin. I take on this role with humility and pride,” Cr Dimitriadis said.
Cr Dimitriadis says she is committed to working collaboratively with the entire community.
“I will lead with integrity, and I will walk beside our community – a community that shows up for one another and chooses connection, hope and respect.
“I will listen to our community and ensure a commitment to inclusion, justice and human rights, action on climate emergency and I will commit to building a city that reflects the very best of who we are,” Cr Dimitriadis said.
Darebin covers the inner northern suburbs of Northcote and Fairfield to Reservoir and Bundoora.
Cr Arturi said, “I am looking forward to working with this fantastic community who I am so lucky to represent and be a part of, and I will ensure that we place the Darebin community at the centre of all our decision-making.
“I commit to working respectfully and collaboratively with the councillor group for everyone in Darebin.”
Cr Dimitriadis represents South East Ward and Cr Arturi represents North East Ward in the City of Darebin.
Pictured: Cr Emily Dimitriadis with Cr Matt Arturi