Hume council will be led by an all-female leadership team for the first time.
Cr Carly Moore has been elected mayor for a historic fourth term at the 12 November council meeting.
Cr Moore is now the first councillor in Hume to be elected mayor four times.
She said she was honoured by the appointment.
“As I step into this role again, I will work hard. I will listen. I will lead with honesty, integrity and heart and I will strive to ensure every resident – regardless of background or circumstance – feels seen, heard, and valued,” she said.
Cr Moore said her connection to Hume runs deep, with her growing up in the area, and now raising a family here as well.
“When I say Hume is home, I don’t just mean it’s my home. I mean it’s our home, all of ours,” she said.
“No matter how long you’ve been here or how far you’ve travelled to get here.”
Cr Moore, from Aitken Ward, spoke of her commitment to working together, building a community for all residents, and achieving positive outcomes as a council team.
“Looking ahead, the upcoming state election presents a vital opportunity to advocate for Hume,” she said.
“Just like other parts of Melbourne, we deserve the very best of services and infrastructure, great schools, safe roads and healthcare when and where we need it.”
Cr Ally Watson was elected deputy mayor.
This is her first term on council, and said she was very deeply honoured and humbled by the nomination.
“I make this commitment because I believe leadership is not about titles or power, it’s about service,” she said.
“It’s about listening, learning and acting in the best interest of all.”
Cr Watson, from Yubup Ward, has called Hume home for 10 years.
Alongside chief executive officer Sheena Frost, the election makes this Hume’s first all-female leadership team.
All councillors present at the meeting congratulated Cr Moore and Cr Watson on their appointments, with Cr Kate Hamley an apology of the evening.
Councillors also took the time to thank outgoing mayor Cr Jarrod Bell and outgoing deputy mayor Cr Naim Kurt on both of their service to the municipality.
Cr Moore and Cr Watson will both serve a one year term in their roles.
