In sad news, former Prahran and Stonnington Councillor and Mayor, Christopher (Chris) Gahan passed away on Tuesday 13 December 2022.
Chris was first elected to Council at the age of 21. Chris served multiple terms as a Councillor and Mayor for both the former City of Prahran and the City of Stonnington, during the following terms:
- Former City of Prahran Councillor: 1966 - 1972 and 1979 - 1994
- Former City of Prahran Mayor: 1969/70 and 1981/82
- City of Stonnington Councillor: 1996 - 2008
- City of Stonnington Mayor: 1998/99
From an early age, Chris was encouraged by his father, George Gahan a former City of Prahran Councillor and Mayor himself, to take an active interest in Council. He prided himself on taking personal responsibility for others and believed that every community member was entitled to receive the same level of service from Council, no matter who they were or who they voted for. He was particularly passionate about being actively involved in supporting the elderly and members of the culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities.
In 2008, Chris retired from Council after more than 33 years of service to the City of Stonnington and the former City of Prahran. At his last Council meeting, Councillors recognised his extensive service to the community, and the ongoing support provided by his wife Joy and family.
Chris will be remembered fondly by all who knew him and benefitted from his dedication to what is now the City of Stonnington, and we thank him for his service.
A memorial service for the former Councillor Chris Gahan will be held in the Malvern Banquet Hall, cnr Glenferrie and High St, Malvern on Wednesday 21 December at 2.30pm.
Members of the public are welcome and invited to attend. Any enquiries please contact the Governance department on 8290 1333.
