Golden Plains Shire has a new mayor.
Emma Robbins was elected the top job at Tuesday evening’s council meeting, after serving as Deputy Mayor for the last 12 months.
Former mayor Owen Sharkey chose not to run again, but has been elected the Deputy.
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Meantime, Geelong Deputy Mayor Eddy Kontelj has announced he will not recontest the position in two weeks.
He has taken to social media, saying it has been a privilege and honour to serve the people of Greater Geelong over the last ten months.
He says he is grateful to the community, fellow councillors, mayor and brother Stretch Kontelj, staff and officvers for their support.
