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Mitch Mazzarella | |
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| Councillor of the Shire of Yarra Ranges for Melba Ward | |
| Assumed office 9 November 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Sophie Todorov |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 July 2005 |
| Political party | Independent Liberal |
| Other political affiliations | Liberal Party |
| Website | https://www.mitch4melba.com/ |
Mitchell Mazzarella (born July 24th 2005) is an Australian politician. He is a Liberal Party member and is a sitting Councillor on the Shire of Yarra Ranges for Melba Ward as an Independent Liberal since 2024.[1].
Career
editPrior to running for Council, Mazzarella worked as a teachers aide at a local school whilst studying teaching at Australian Catholic University.[2]
Mazzarella was elected as a Councillor at the 2024 Victorian Local Government Elections to represent Melba Ward on the Yarra Ranges Shire Council, defeating incumbent mayor Sophie Todorov by 104 votes, the closest of any ward in the Yarra Ranges[3]. Mazzarella is the youngest Councillor elected to the Yarra Ranges Shire Council at 19 years of age and one of the youngest Councillors elected in Victoria[4][5]
Personal Life
editMazzarella grew up in Mooroolbark and was educated at local schools. Mazzarella plays Ice Hockey and Squash and is a member of the Lilydale Squash Club.
References
edit- ^ "New Councillors Welcomed". www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ Van Loon, Mikayla (2024-09-15). "Mitch's Melba election moment". Lilydale Star Mail. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ VEC. "Results". www.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ Steele, Tanya (2024-11-11). "Old meets young as new council set to serve in the Yarra Ranges". Lilydale Star Mail. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
- ^ Waters, Rachael Dexter, Tom Cowie, Adam Carey, Sophie Aubrey, Benjamin Preiss, Patrick Hatch, Cara (2024-11-13). "Victorian council election results 2024 LIVE updates: Suspected postal vote tampering in council elections". The Age. Retrieved 2024-11-13.
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