Whitehorse City Council is proud to announce the appointment of Councillor Kirsten Langford as the city's new Mayor, supported by Councillor Kieran Simpson as Deputy Mayor.
Both were elected by their fellow Councillors at the annual election of the Mayor at the Council Meeting for the Election of Mayor and Deputy Mayor on Wednesday 12 November.
Cr Langford (Mayor) represents Kingsley Ward. She is also Council's representative on a number of committees including Whitehorse Business Group and the Whitehorse Disability Advisory Committee. Cr Simpson (Deputy Mayor) represents Cootamundra Ward. He is Council's representative for the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) and the Metropolitan Transport Forum.
Cr Langford said this position is about being a leader amongst equals and representing the whole community. Cr Langford also highlighted the importance of celebrating and preserving the city in the face of future challenges.
"Our role is to represent every person in Whitehorse. Our city faces significant challenges over the next 25 year, with significant housing growth, 2 new SRL stations, 3 new activity centres, North East Link and many others. We must protect open space and respond to threats to our neighbourhood character. It will be vital that we provide bipartisan advocacy for the community" Cr Langford said.
Cr Simpson spoke to the need for collaborative leadership with a focus on local issues and building out shared services. He also said he looked forward to embracing the challenges and opportunities the Deputy Mayor role would bring.
Cr Langford thanked outgoing Mayor Cr Andrew Davenport and outgoing Deputy Mayor Cr Prue Cutts for their service over the past 12 months. Both will continue as representatives for Wattle Ward and Simpson Ward respectively.
Cr Langford (Mayor) and Cr Simpson (Deputy Mayor) will serve in their new positions until 12 November 2026.
