Brimbank has its first Greens councillor in 15 years, after Lucy Nguyen knocked out incumbent councillor Sam David in the Kororoit Creek Ward.
Cr Nguyen secured 55.46 per cent of the final vote, marking a significant win for the Greens in Brimbank.
In a series of social media posts, Ms Nguyen said her election was a win for people who wanted politics to be done differently.
“This victory is made up of a collective effort of people who believe we deserve a better, safer and greener neighbourhood. This is just the beginning. I’m excited to get to work,” she wrote.
“I am determined to lead by example. Great outcomes can be achieved for our community through kindness, compassion and integrity.”
Cr Nguyen is one of four new faces on Brimbank council this term. She will be joined by Joh Bauch, Daniel Kruk and Katharine Nikolic.
Cr Kruk said his win followed “hundreds of door-knocks, thousands of steps walking Sunshine, 15,000 flyers hand delivered, round the clock social media and about 50 báhn mì’s”.
” Your voices are clear, we need strong local advocacy to improve liveability and quality of life for our people,” he wrote on social media.
“From rubbish dumping to crime prevention and environmental protection, I can’t wait to get working for you.”
Crs Victoria Borg, Thuy Dang, Maria Kerr, Ranka Rasic and Virginia Tachos were re-elected having served on council from 2020-2024, while Cr Cr Duyen Anh Pham and Cr Kim Thien Truong served an earlier term on council.
Brimbank council chief executive Fiona Blair extended congratulations to the new councillors.
“It is both an honour and a tremendous responsibility to be voted to represent the best interests of the community,” she said.
“Together we can build a transformed Brimbank that is beautiful, thriving, healthy and connected – a city that is a great place to live, work and grow.”
The first meeting of the new council is scheduled for 6pm on Wednesday, November 20.
The mayor and deputy mayor will be voted on this night.
