Bayside's Mayor Cr Debbie Taylor-Haynes is taking the community's priorities directly to candidates from across the political spectrum ahead of the Victorian election on 28 November 2026.
Council's role is to advocate for the Bayside community. Council is apolitical, we work with any side of politics on Bayside's behalf to secure the best outcomes for residents.
The Mayor has written to candidates for the state seats of Brighton, Sandringham and Southern Metropolitan Region, outlining Bayside's advocacy priorities - the issues that matter to our community. They include:
- Greater transparency on planning and funding for infrastructure and open space to support population growth
- better maintenance of state roads
- support for community safety
- removal of the mandate for a glass bin
- funding for pavilions and aquatics.
So far, the Mayor and CEO Matthew Cripps have briefed candidates from across the political spectrum on these priorities. This includes meeting with candidates from Victorian Labor, One Nation, The Libertarians as well as sitting members and Liberal Victoria candidates.
The invitation to meet with the Mayor is extended to all candidates, from all parties, because Bayside's priorities don't belong to any one party - they belong to the community. Following the closing of candidate nominations, we will be writing to more recently nominated candidates.
Council will continue to advocate for Bayside, regardless of political party, until election day and with whoever is elected.
