By ALESHA CAPONE
WESTERN metropolitan MP Bernie Finn has hailed the recently-elected Hobsons Bay City Council as a positive change for the municipality.
After municipal elections were held across the state Mr Finn made a speech in parliament congratulating the Minister for Local Government, Jeanette Powell, on her campaign to introduce more women into local government.
During his discourse Mr Finn said he was delighted to see five independent female councillors have become mayors in Melbourne’s West.
“I particularly congratulate Cr Angela Altair and her deputy, Luba Grigorovitch, in Hobsons Bay because they have introduced, I believe, a new era of respect, cooperation and working for the benefit of all residents of Hobsons Bay,” Mr Finn said.
“This is somewhat of a change for the people of that municipality.
“There has been a great time of darkness throughout that region, but it is a delight to report to this house today that the sun is finally shining again in Hobsons Bay.”
After being contacted by Star, Mr Finn said his comments related to the past year at Hobsons Bay City Council.
“I think anyone who has anything to do with local governance in Hobsons Bay knows it has been a very difficult past 12 months in council at Hobsons Bay,” Mr Finn said.
