Greek Australians secure prominent council positions in Victoria elections

by | Nov 23, 2024 | Greek Diaspora

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Two Greek Australian women have secured prominent positions in councils in the Melbourne metropolitan area following recent elections, marking a significant milestone for the diaspora in the view of the Neos Kosmos newspaper.

In Stonnington, longtime councillor Melina Sehr, who is Greek on her mother’s side, was elected to her fifth term as mayor, while in Merri-bek Labor’s Helen Politis has taken the role of deputy mayor.

Stonnington City Council also includes Greek Australians Jami Klisaris and Steve Stefanopoulos.

Merri-bek’s former mayor, the Greens’ Angelica Panopoulos, was defeated by Politis last month.

The council also includes Greek Australian Katerine Theodosis.

Across the state of Victoria, at least 17 candidates of Greek heritage won council seats in the recent elections, underscoring their growing influence in local government.

Notable winners include: Paul Klisaris, who has been re-elected as mayor of Monash for a fourth term, Jim Grivas (Manningham), Virginia Tachos (Brimbank), Chris Pattas (Boroondara) and in other councils such as Darebin, Kingston and Greater Geelong.

The elections for mayors and deputy mayors in a number of municipalities continue.

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