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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2025
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■ More than 4500 residents shared their xpectations for the future of the City of Casey through surveys, workshops, pop-up sessions and door knocking campaigns, says Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen. The residents had their say on everything from Casey’s Local Law and Council Plans — including Domestic Animal Management, Municipal Emergency Management and Berwick Village Major Activity Centre Structure Plan — to infrastructure projects and playgrounds, dog parks and skate park renewals, as well as new designs. City of Casey Mayor Cr Stefan Koomen said: “Council’s engagement platform, Casey Conversations, attracted 45,278 visitors, highlighting the community’s strong interest in shaping the future of their city.”
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■ Briars Ward Councillor Anthony Marsh has been reelected Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, while Tanti Ward Councillor Paul Pingiaro will continue in the role of Deputy Mayor. ““I’ve been incredibly privileged and humbled to serve as Mayor over the last 12 months and am proud of what we have delivered for our community — but there is still more to do,” Cr Marsh said. “I’ve loved getting out across our 40 townships.”
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● Cr Kris Bolam, Frankston Mayor
■ Frankston City Mayor Kris Bolam has been formally recognised by the Municipal Association of Victoria with the distinguished Mayor Emeritus Award. The award honours what is described as “his exceptional contribution to local government and the Frankston City community”. The accolade was announced at the MAV State Council meeting in Melbourne, where Cr Nathan Butler accepted the award on Cr Bolam’s behalf, as the Mayor was overseas on a goodwill visit to strengthen ties with Frankston’s sister cities. The Mayor Emeritus Award honours elected representatives who have served multiple mayoral terms and demonstrated exceptional leadership in local government. Cr Bolam becomes the third Mayor in Frankston’s history to receive this prestigious recognition. Frankston City Council Interim Chief Executive Officer Cam Arullanantham said the honour was a fitting recognition of Cr Bolam’s long-standing service and impact. “Mayor Bolam has been a driving force behind some of Frankston City’s most transformative projects and advocacy successes. “His commitment to community outcomes, transparency and civic pride has had a lasting impact on both our organisation and the city as a whole,” said Mr Arullanantham. Fellow Frankston City Councillor David Asker described Cr Bolam as a “Mayor for all seasons”. “Kris has led our city through some of its most challenging and defining periods, from the aftermath of the Global Financial Crisis in 2011, through the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021, and now during a period of extraordinary investment and growth in 2025. His leadership and calm resolve have consistently guided the community through change.” Former Mornington Peninsula Shire Mayor Graham Pittock highlighted Cr Bolam’s role in rebuilding regional trust and strengthening cross-municipal partnerships during his early mayoral term.Cr Bolam was instrumental in re-establishing a strong relationship between Frankston and Mornington Peninsula Shire.