Councillor Julie Shannon has been elected Mayor of the City of Melton, and Councillor Steve Abboushi, Deputy Mayor for the 2026/27 term at a Council meeting held on Thursday 5 November 2026.
Cr Shannon is serving her second term on Council and was Deputy Mayor in 2022/23. This will be her first time serving as Mayor.
Cr Abboushi is serving his third term on Council and was Deputy Mayor in 2019/20 and 2023/24, and Mayor in 2024/25.
In her acceptance speech Cr Shannon said she was truly honoured to be the elected Mayor of the City of Melton for the next 12 months.
Cr Shannon also thanked outgoing Mayor Cr Lara Carli for her hard work and dedication to the community over the past year.
"Thank you to my fellow Councillors for placing their trust in me to lead our beautiful City over the next 12 months. I promise to lead with integrity, transparency and passion."
"The City of Melton is one of the fastest growing cities in Australia. I don't take that lightly and I am very aware of our urgent need for investment in roads, infrastructure and services. I will wholeheartedly advocate for the things our growing City needs."
"I care deeply for those doing it tough, value the wisdom of our seniors, celebrate the contribution of volunteers, and stand alongside people living with disability or invisible illness."
"I believe in a community where business, sport and tourism should thrive. Where children should learn, families should be celebrated, safety should be a given, residents should be heard and Council's role is to lead and support the City well."
