Your Councillors
Cr Tony Dib JP, Mayor
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Eastfield WardMobile : 0400 873 350 |
A Croydon resident for over 12 years, Tony is also a successful businessman. He has experience in public office having served as a Councillor in a northern Melbourne metropolitan suburb prior to making his home in Croydon.
Tony has a keen interest in local sports particularly cricket and football. He is also very supportive of new arrivals settling in Maroondah and the development of strategies for successful multicultural integration in the community.
Tony represents Council on the Audit Advisory Committee, Business Advisory Board, Mitcham – Frankston Freeway Community Advisory Group, Municipal Association of Victoria and the Ringwood Town Centre Working Group. In his role as Mayor, he is also patron of the Maroondah District Scout Association, the Bone Marrow Donor Registry of Victoria – Croydon Branch, the Red Cross Calling Appeal – Maroondah Area and the Ringwood Pipe Band.
During his term of office the Croydon Leisure and Aquatic Centre will open, Ringwood Transit City precinct will continue to be a focal point for an exciting town centre, EastLink works will be drawing to a close in Maroondah and work will continue on the Croydon Structure Plan. Each of these exciting projects will bring many new opportunities to Maroondah.
Cr Peter Gurr
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Arrabri WardMobile : 0417 377 145 |
A Maroondah resident for over 30 years, Peter has extensive experience in senior management and 13 years experience operating his own business. Peter is married to Helen, and has one adult son.
This is his fourth term as a Maroondah City Councillor. Peter has a great interest in Arrabri Community House and represents Council on the Committee. Peter is also a representative on the Audit Advisory Committee, Business Advisory Board, Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation, Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety & Wellbeing Committee, Maroondah Tourism and Heritage Advisory Board, Melbourne Valley of the Arts Marketing Board and the Ringwood Town Centre Working Group.
Cr Natalie Thomas
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Clocktower WardMobile : 0400 560 253 |
Natalie has long-standing ties with Maroondah as she grew up in Heathmont and now lives here with her teenage son. A successful businesswoman, Natalie runs her own marketing business and has professional associations with Maroondah Homebiz and the Chambers of Commerce. She is also well-known to many local school committees as an active participant.
Natalie represents Council on the Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation, Maroondah Tourism and Heritage Advisory Board, Melbourne Valley of the Arts Marketing Board and Roadsafe-Melbourne Eastern Ranges Inc.
Cr Alex Makin
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Loughnan's HillMobile : 0408 311 645 |
Alex has lived in Ringwood for over 20 years. He is well known to the community through his advocacy and representation for the Public Transport Users Association and through his membership on the Ringwood Transit City Community Reference Group. Alex has a keen interest in theatre and the arts and is a committed community advocate.
His Council representation includes the Eastern Transport Coalition, Maroondah Partners in Health, Safety & Wellbing Committee, Maroondah Tourism & Heritage Advisory Board and the Melbourne 2030 Committee.
Cr Jo-anne Taylor
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Mullum WardMobile: 0409 003 048 |
With husband Alistair, Jo-anne has three children and is very involved with school programs. Jo-anne has lived in Maroondah for over 15 years and has been an active participant in many local groups including Neighbourhood Watch, Safety House program, Maroondah Red Cross Unit and ANTaR (Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation).
Cr Les Willmott JP
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Wyreena WardMobile : 0417 391 743 |
With his wife Lorna and five children, Les has lived in the Maroondah area for over 40 years. He served as a Councillor with the former Croydon Council for over nine years, four of which he served as Mayor. He was returned unopposed at the last Council elections and this is his fourth term of office.
Les is Publicity Officer for the Croydon Branch of the Bone Marrow Donor Registry.
Les represents Council on the Melbourne 2030 Committee, Metropolitan Waste Management Group and the Ringwood Town Centre Working Group.
Cr Maureen Naylor
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Yarrunga WardMobile: 0417 371 017 |
Maureen has lived in the area for over 40 years and has three adult children and five grandsons.
She is a registered civil marriage/funeral celebrant. Maureen served on the former Croydon Council and was the first woman Mayor of Maroondah. This is her fourth term as a Maroondah Councillor.
Maureen has a keen interest in the arts and was heavily involved in the concept and development of the Yarrunga Community Centre in Croydon Hills. She has been appointed to the Ringwood Eisteddfod and the Wyreena Committee of Management.







