07/09/2026
Signing off as Mayor
Today, I formally bring a close to my time serving as Mayor of Greater Shepparton.
From this point, while I am on leave from Council and campaigning for the State Election, I will not receive any Council remuneration.
Being Mayor of Greater Shepparton has been one of the greatest privileges of my life.
To be trusted to represent the community where I was raised, and where my family and I have built our life, is something I will always be incredibly proud of.
I came into Council wanting to make a difference and to get things done. There have been challenges, difficult decisions and plenty of lessons along the way, but I have always tried to lead with the best interests of our community at heart.
I’m proud of what we have achieved together advocating strongly for our region, securing investment, supporting local businesses and jobs, progressing important infrastructure and making sure Greater Shepparton’s voice was heard well beyond our municipal boundaries.
But what I will remember most, is the people.
The volunteers, sporting clubs, community groups, businesses, farmers, families and individuals I have met across every corner of Greater Shepparton. I have seen our community celebrate together, and I have seen it stand together through some incredibly difficult times.
Those experiences have shaped me and strengthened my belief in just how special this region is.
Thank you to the Greater Shepparton community for placing your trust in me and allowing me the privilege of serving you as Mayor. Thank you to my fellow Councillors, Council staff and everyone I have had the opportunity to work alongside.
I also want to thank my family. Public life asks a lot of the people closest to you, and I’m incredibly grateful for the support they have given me throughout my time as Mayor and continue to give me as I take this next step.
While today closes an important chapter for me, my commitment to this community hasn’t changed.
Greater Shepparton is my home. It always will be.
I leave the role enormously grateful for the opportunity I was given, proud of what we achieved and even more determined to keep fighting for the region and the people I love.
Thank you, Greater Shepparton.
It has been an absolute privilege!