Bass Coast Councillors
Bass Coast Shire has seven elected Councillors, representing the wards of Anderson, Churchill, Hovell, Leadbeater, McHaffie, Thompson and Townsend.
Which ward am I in?
There was an electoral review in 2007, which resulted in adjustments to some ward boundaries within the Shire. Visit the
Victorian Electoral Commission website to find out information about wards in Bass Coast and what ward your property is located in.
Current Council
The current Councillors were elected for a four year term in November 2008. The next election will be held in November 2012. The Mayor is elected each December for a one year term.
Cr Dowman is the representative for Leadbeater Ward, taking in Grantville, Coronet Bay, Corinella, Bass, Glen Alvie, Archie's Creek and surrounds. She was elected Mayor in December 2010.
Cr Gareth Barlow is the representative for Anderson Ward, which includes Anderson, Churchill Island, Dalyston, Kilcunda, Newhaven, San Remo, South Dudley and Woolamai. He was elected Deputy Mayor in December 2010.
Cr Paul is the representative for Thompson Ward, which includes Cowes and surrounds.
Cr Phil Wright is the representative for the Churchill Ward which includes Cape Woolamai, Smiths Beach, Sunderland Bay and Surf Beach
Cr Ross Smith is the representative for Townsend Ward which includes Inverloch and Pound Creek.
John Duscher is the representative for Hovell Ward, which includes most of Wonthaggi, Wattle Bank and Cape Paterson. He was elected Deputy Mayor in 2011.
Cr Dore Daly is the representative for McHaffie Ward which includes Rhyll, Sunset Strip, Ventnor and Wimbledon Heights.