Local Leaders - Cr Tina Samardzija, Mayor Monash City Council

Next up on the VLGA Connect Local Leaders series is Cr Tina Samardzija, the Mayor of Monash City Council."This is your local community and you're a part of it."Tina Samardzija is the Mayor of the City of Monash in Victoria, Australia.She was elected as a councillor in 2020 and became Deputy Mayor before being elected as Mayor.Tina's main motivation for joining local government was to have a say in the local facilities and services that young families rely on.She is particularly interested in improving maternal health services and providing more information and support for mothers.Tina's background is in law and economics, and she previously worked in state and federal government.She sees the role of local government as being more directly connected to the community than state and federal government.The City of Monash is a populous and diverse area, with a growing population and a focus on sustainable growth and transport infrastructure.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