Parramatta councillors have elected Cameron MacLean as Lord Mayor, making the 28-year-old the youngest person to hold the position.
Cr MacLean, who represents Epping Ward, was elected on Monday night alongside Dundas Ward councillor Kellie Darley, who will serve as Deputy Lord Mayor. Their terms run until September 2028 and September 2027 respectively.
“It is an incredible honour to be elected Lord Mayor and to serve the community I am proud to call home,” Cr MacLean said. He takes on the role as the council plans new projects and events for a growing city, though it gave no details of the projects in its announcement.
Cr MacLean said he wanted the council to attract investment, deliver infrastructure and create public spaces while preserving Parramatta’s character. His focus, he said, was to ensure the city “delivers for our growing communities”.
He also put council services among his priorities. “Under my leadership, we will continue to deliver the services that our community wants, needs and can be proud of,” he said.
Cr MacLean cited Parramatta Lanes among the events ahead, alongside the opening of major projects and other initiatives for residents, businesses and visitors.
Cr Darley said she looked forward to working with councillors and staff as they pursued plans to “strengthen and rebuild our organisation”. She said strong governance and transparency would be central to her work as Deputy Lord Mayor, along with ensuring residents had the services they needed.
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