Brimbank council has a fresh face.
Janev Aziz was sworn into council last week, filling the vacancy in Grasslands Ward created by the shock resignation of former mayor Lucinda Congreve in March.
Cr Aziz said it’s been a whirlwind appointment, but was keen to get down to business.
As you can appreciate, the news has come as an absolute shock to me. But in these uncertain and testing times, I am ready to step up and serve my community,” she said.
“Over the next few weeks, I will take my time speaking to the community and various organisations to seek their views on what needs to be done, and of course. expectations of me as their new councillor.
“I will be looking for ways to support my community especially during the coronavirus pandemic.”
Cr Aziz paid tribute to her predecessor.
“In my opinion, she has done an outstanding job representing the community to the best of her abilities,” Cr Aziz said.
“She gave me valuable insight into some of her activities. Of course – I will be looking to continue this advocacy for the community.
Cr Aziz said a collaborative approach was needed during this time of crisis.
“I will also reach out to council colleagues very soon to connect – I also want to listen to their valuable input,” she said.
“There is plenty that needs to be done but I want to do it together with my fellow councillors, the community, council officers, governments and everyone I will now be working with.
“I am generally excited by fulling one of my dreams and that is representing my community in local government.”
