Clr Sarkis Yedelian OAM has been elected as the new City of Ryde Mayor following an Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 13 December.
A Central Ward Councillor, Clr Yedelian was first elected to City of Ryde Council in 2004 and is currently the longest-serving Councillor. He has served as Deputy Mayor three times and in 2009 he was awarded an Order of Australia Medal for his services to the community.
Clr Yedelian OAM acknowledged the support of his fellow Councillors and City of Ryde staff.
"I would like to thank outgoing Mayor Clr Jordan Lane for his outstanding leadership over this year. I would also like to thank my fellow Councillors and Council staff for their support and will continue to work collaboratively to make Ryde an even better place into the future."
"We have already achieved so much in this term of Council – including saving the iconic TG Millner Fields – and I look forward to further progressing our ambitious reform agenda."
Clr Yedelian OAM is focused on working to create a clean, green, safe, inclusive and efficient City.
Outgoing Mayor Clr Jordan Lane will continue in his role as Councillor for East Ward.
