Local Leaders - Cr Jim Magee, Mayor, City of Glen Eira

"We need to tell our story to our ratepayers."The Mayor of Glen Eira, Cr Jim Magee, is passionate about the state of the local government sector and the challenges it faces.Cr Magee has had discussions with mayors from across Victoria and interstate, and they all face similar problems in their municipalities.He believes that councils need more support from state and federal governments, as they are facing increasing costs and limited resources.Cr Magee argues that councils are often blamed for issues that are beyond their control, such as planning decisions and cost shifting from higher levels of government.He believes that councils need to communicate their challenges and the impact of government decisions to ratepayers, so they understand the need for rate increases and additional funding.Cr Magee is part of the current Mayoral Advisory Panel and hopes to address the issue of financial sustainability in local government. He is committed to his role as mayor and plans to continue serving as long as his residents believe he has something to offer.Support the showTo learn more about the events, programs, and training offered by the Victorian Local Governance Association (VLGA), please click here. If you'd like to contact us about the podcast, please send us an email to [email protected] or call us on 03 9349 7999