Council has elected Councillor Eddy Kontelj as Deputy Mayor after Councillor Ron Nelson announced he would step down from the role at last month.
Cr Kontelj will serve as Deputy Mayor until November, when Council will vote on both the mayor and deputy mayor positions.
Hamlyn Heights Ward Councillor Eddy Kontelj has served as a councillor for almost 15 years during two stints on Council from March 2010 to April 2016 and from November 2017 to the present.
Cr Kontelj chairs Council's Arts & Culture, Hospitality & Live Entertainment portfolio and Sports & Recreation portfolio.
He represents Council on the Geelong Major Events Delegated Committee, the Planning Committee, the Submissions Review Panel and the Geelong Art Gallery board.
Mayor Stretch Kontelj OAM
Cr Kontelj brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position, and is passionate about representing Greater Geelong.I look forward to working constructively with him.
Deputy Mayor Eddy Kontelj
To the community, thank you for trusting in me since 2010.To represent you at Council in this chamber is one of the greatest honours of my life. It's not something I take lightly. I am extremely proud and will do the best possible job for the community.
I certainly feel like today I'm in the strongest position I've ever been in to take on Deputy Mayor, both in capacity and capability.
In those almost 15 years I've held almost every portfolio that we have. I've worked closely with nine Deputy Mayors and nine Mayors. I'd like to think I've been a good contributior and I've learned a lot about civic leadership in that time.
