Election of New Mayor and Deputy Mayor of the Central Coast

Sep 30, 2026

I offer my sincere congratulations to Councillor John McNamara on being elected Mayor of the Central Coast, and Councillor Rachel Stanton on being elected as Deputy Mayor of the Central Coast this week.

Both Mayor McNamara and Deputy Mayor Stanton are highly capable individuals, who are committed to harnessing and unlocking our region’s enormous potential, and I look forward to working closely with them.

I would also like to thank the outgoing Mayor Lawrie McKinna and Deputy Mayor John Mouland for their contribution and dedicated service to our region, and it has been a pleasure working with both of them.