John White has been elected mayor of East Gippsland Shire Council for the next 12 months.
A farmer from Lindenow South, Cr White brings experience as a returning councillor and a focus on addressing the priorities of our communities.
Cr White is in his third consecutive term as a councillor, and is a former Mayor, having served from 2019-20 through the Black Summer Bushfires.
Supporting Cr White will be Cr Sonia Buckley who was elected Deputy Mayor. Cr Buckley is a returning councillor, serving her second term.
John said he is honoured to take on the role and looks forward to working collaboratively with Council and residents to ensure East Gippsland remains a great place to live, work and visit.
“Residents have elected a robust and representative councillor group. We have a variety of backgrounds and a strong
range of skillsets. These include environmental expertise, leading and managing successful businesses, accounting, and strategic planning. We all have a history of working with people and focussing on outcomes,” he said.
The Mayor emphasised his commitment to working to ensure council remains focused on local priorities and continues to provide value for ratepayers.
“I will put engagement with and support for residents before anything else,” he said.
“My vision is to start our journey together by bringing out the best of our knowledge, skills and experiences, and produce great outcomes for our community.”
