MELTON mayor Justin Mammarella is the only councillor yet to confirm his intentions ahead of next month’s council election.
Incumbent councillors Sophie Ramsey, Broden Borg, Bob Turner, Garry Stock, Renata Cugliari and Kathy Majdlik have indicated they will seek re-election. Cr Mammarella told the Weekly he had not made a decision but was overwhelmed with encouragement he had received so far.
Melton Residents Association president Peter Rowan said he had decided to “take the next step”.
Cambridge Coburn and Watts Residents Association members have also put their hands up for elections. In a statement, CCWRA secretary Michael Matilewski and president Rhiannon Philpot-Hale said they would give community members “a new dynamic voice”.
Three community campaigners have also decided to run for council. Melton father and 979FM community radio host Simon Ellis and hospital campaigner John Southall were among the first to declare their intentions ahead of the October 27 poll.
Toolern Vale Landcare vice-president Brad MacPherson declared his candidacy last month. Candidates can officially nominate on September 26.
