Councillor Kerry Hayes will seek re-election to the position of Mayor in the March 2020 election.

I am grateful for the opportunity to serve the community in local government going on 20 years and the great responsibility of Mayor to lead our region. The Central Highlands needs someone who has the knowledge skills and passion to take our communities forward. I have done that and am keen to continue to build on our strengths in communities small and large.

Central Highlanders saw what I committed to at the last election and can see that they have been delivered.

It has been challenging and there are challenges ahead that will need not only a strong Mayor but a committed Council team.

I have been working extremely hard to rebuild our economies and am proud to say that the initiatives through Council and the Central Highlands Development Corporation have strengthened our industries and provided greater opportunity.

Our region is a stronger and more viable place with more potential because of the hard work that has been done.

That’s what I’m about. Giving the Central Highlands the best chance of being the best it can be.