Our Councillors
Councillors are your democratically elected representatives. They represent the community and are responsible for setting strategic direction, deciding on council policies, engaging constituents on their values and needs, debating community issues and monitoring performance.
The 2020–24 Bayside City Council was officially sworn in at the Annual Meeting of Council on 19 November 2020.
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Councillor profiles and contact details
Click on a Councillor's name to view their profile, or find their contact details below.
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Cr Hanna El Mouallem
Mayor and Dendy Ward Councillor
Email: helmouallem@bayside.vic.gov.au
Contact number: 0437 859 978
Cr Jo Samuel-King MBBS
Deputy Mayor and Castlefield Ward Councillor
Email: jsamuel-king@bayside.vic.gov.au
Contact number: 0419 772 291
Cr Sonia Castelli
Ivison Ward Councillor
Email: scastelli@bayside.vic.gov.au
Contact number: 0466 356 794
Cr Alex del Porto
Bleazby Ward Councillor
Email: adelporto@bayside.vic.gov.au
Contact number: 0417 390 641
Cr Laurence Evans OAM
Ebden Ward Councillor
Email: levans@bayside.vic.gov.au
Contact number: 0407 735 993
Cr Clarke Martin
Beckett Ward Councillor
Email: cmartin@bayside.vic.gov.au
Contact number: 0466 356 805
Cr Fiona Stitfold
Boyd Ward Councillor
Email: fstitfold@bayside.vic.gov.au
Contact number: 0409 608 419