Moorabool will soon have a new mayor, with Cr Pat Toohey confirming he will not put his hand up for the top job this year.
Councillors will vote for a new leader at the Ballan chambers tomorrow evening, with Paul Tatchell and Tom Sullivan expected to stand.
“We’ve got some really experienced councillors and it’s a tough question over who could win, but I’ll be standing,” Cr Tatchell said.
Cr Sullivan said he was standing because he believed he had much to offer. “It’s a healthy part of democracy, the more people that are involved,” he said.
Cr Toohey said it had been a privilege to work for the people of Moorabool.
“Between family and business commitments, I’ve determined I’ll be stepping aside and opening the position up for another councillor,” he said.
This was Cr Toohey’s third stint as mayor, following terms in 2009 and 2010.
Councillors Tonia Dudzik, David Edwards, Allan Comrie and John Spain have indicated they will not run.
