By NICOLE VALICEK
FORMER mayor Carl Marsich was elected the new councillor for Wetlands Ward last week, replacing outgoing councillor Luba Grigorovitch.
Cr Marsich was sworn in at an official ceremony last Friday at the Hobsons Bay Civic Centre.
He was first elected in 1996 following the amalgamation of Cities of Altona and Williamstown, making him one of the first councillors of the new Hobsons Bay City Council.
Cr Marsich served on the Council until 2008 and was twice the Mayor of Hobsons Bay in 2000 and 2005.
During his Mayoral term in 2005-2006, Cr Marsich initiated the Hobsons Bay Community Fund as part of his mayoral program. The fund aims to strengthen social justice initiatives and to provide an additional source of funding opportunities for the Hobsons Bay community.
Cr Marsich was re-elected via a countback by the Victorian Electoral Commission following the resignation of Councillor Luba Grigorovitch.
Accepting the new position at the official ceremony, Cr Marsich said he felt proud to have the opportunity to serve the Hobsons Bay community.
“It is quite humbling to be given the chance to represent my community again and I feel proud to be here today as the new councillor for Wetlands Ward,” he said.
“Council is about working together as a team for the betterment of the community and I look forward to working with my fellow councillors over the coming years.”
“Through collaboration and partnership, we can ensure Hobsons Bay continues to move in a positive direction.”
Hobsons Bay City Mayor Sandra Wilson said she looked forward to working with Cr Marsich in to create “a well-planned, vibrant place and an inclusive, resilient and healthy community.”
“Having previously served as the Mayor and through his ongoing involvement with the local community, Cr Marsich has continued to demonstrate a strong commitment to the community of Hobsons Bay and will make a valuable contribution to civic life,” she said.
