Christine Leahy Takes Office As Briars Ward Councillor

Christine Leahy has been sworn in as Briars Ward councillor after securing 64.17 per cent of the vote. She will serve until October 2028.

Christine Leahy has been sworn in as Briars Ward councillor after securing 64.17 per cent of the vote. She will serve until October 2028.

Independent Tracee Hutchison has confirmed she will contest Nepean again at November’s Victorian state election, following Saturday’s by-election result. Anthony Marsh’s win also means Briars Ward residents will vote in a council by-election, with ratepayers expected to meet an estimated cost of about $200,000.

Mornington Peninsula Shire ratepayers are facing an expected $200,000 Briars Ward by-election bill after Anthony Marsh’s Nepean win leaves a council vacancy and ends his time as mayor.