Cr Taylor-Haynes represents Beckett Ward and has lived in Bayside for nearly 30 years. She is the first Mayor elected for back-to-back terms in the history of the City of Bayside which was established in 1994.
Cr Taylor-Haynes said that being re-elected Mayor was an absolute honour and she had found the role extremely rewarding.
"At the beginning of my first term I vowed to accept every invitation from Bayside's community groups and clubs to see first-hand the great work they do in the community. I will continue to do this during my second term and am committed to giving back to Bayside in a meaningful way", she said.
A small business owner, Cr Taylor-Haynes is passionate about ensuring our communities have access to quality services across the municipality and looking after our local traders so that they thrive.
She nominates planning and development alongside community safety as the biggest issues facing Bayside residents.
Cr Taylor-Haynes was elected to Bayside City Council in November 2024 and served as Deputy Mayor in 2024/2025.
She acknowledged the contribution of the previous Deputy Mayor, Cr Andrew Hockley over the 2025/2026 year and fellow Councillors Cr Hanna El Mouallem, Cr Robert Irlicht, Cr Geoff Leigh, Cr Elli Murray and Cr Kylie McIntosh.
Cr Geoff Leigh was elected Deputy Mayor. Cr Leigh represents Ebden Ward and has lived in Bayside for over 30 years.
He is a former state member of parliament and carpenter who is passionate about cleaning up the foreshore and protecting our unique environment.
