Mayor and Councillors

Councillors are your local elected representatives, they advocate on behalf of residents and work to assist them. Councillors are responsible for managing the City's assets, provide a wide range of services and facilities and ensure finances are allocated in the best interests of the whole community.

Journalists should email media@darebin.vic.gov.au for comments.

Wards

The City of Darebin is divided into 9 wards.

View the Darebin Ward Map(PDF, 5MB)

For details of the nine wards visit the Victorian Electoral Commission website.

Mayor and Council elections

On 13 November 2024, councillors-elect for the 2024–28 Council term were officially sworn in.

On 20 November 2025, Council elected Cr Emily Dimitriadis as Mayor and Cr Matt Arturi as Deputy Mayor.

Councillors

Cr Emily Dimitriadis (Mayor) – South East Ward 

Mobile: 0437 918 708
Email: Emily.Dimitriadis@darebin.vic.gov.au

Cr Matt Arturi (Deputy Mayor) – North East Ward

Mobile: 0417 294 158
Email: Matt.Arturi@darebin.vic.gov.au

Cr Connie Boglis OAM – West Ward

Mobile: 0427 938 376
Email: Connie.Boglis@darebin.vic.gov.au

Cr Ruth Jelley – South Central Ward

Mobile: 0459 949 340
Email: Ruth.Jelley@darebin.vic.gov.au

Cr Julie O'Brien – South Ward

Mobile: 0459 406 253
Email: Julie.O'Brien@darebin.vic.gov.au

Cr Kristine Olaris OAM – Central Ward

Mobile: 0427 450 751
Email: Kristine.Olaris@darebin.vic.gov.au

Cr Alexandra Sangster – South West Ward

Mobile: 0411 292 273
Email: Alexandra.Sangster@darebin.vic.gov.au

Cr Vasilios Tsalkos – North Central Ward

Mobile: 0461 389 079
Email: Vasilios.Tsalkos@darebin.vic.gov.au

Cr Angela Villella - North West Ward

Mobile: 0436 918 095
Email: Angela.Villella@darebin.vic.gov.au