Cr Rhonda Sanderson

Born and raised in Seymour, Cr Sanderson was first elected to Council in 2012 and re-elected in 2016. She has served as Deputy Mayor (2013/14) and Mayor (2016/17 and 2017/18).

Community service is important to her — both through employment and voluntary work. Cr Sanderson’s career has been spent mostly in administration and management in law enforcement and training. She holds a BA (ANU 2007) and is an AICD Company Directors' Course Graduate (2015).

Cr Sanderson is committed to pursuing:

• improved consultation and transparency
• fair treatment of all residents and ratepayers
• township beautification
• economic development and job creation
• effective planning and development
• more youth activities
• a safe network of footpaths and trails
• community infrastructure which meets local needs

Cr Sanderson has been an active volunteer on numerous community committees and in community organisations. She views her role on Council as a continuation of her service to the community and enjoys working to improve the quality of life of Mitchell Shire residents.

Cr Sanderson is a representative of the following Committees and Organisations:

• Australian Local Government Women’s Association – Victorian Branch
• Kings Park Recreation Reserve Committee
• Australian Light Horse Memorial Park
  
• Seymour Bushland Park Committee
• Australia Day Awards Committee