New Deputy Mayor for City of Canterbury Bankstown
Councillor Rachelle Harika has been elected unopposed to serve as City of Canterbury Bankstown Deputy Mayor for the next 12 months.
A lifelong Yagoona resident, Councillor Harika began her career on Council in 2017 when the community voted her in to serve as a representative of the Bass Hill Ward.
Since then, she has been a tireless advocate for improving community access to Council services, building better infrastructure across the City, ensuring the residents of the Bass Hill ward get their fair share of investment.
“It is an honour to be appointed as Deputy Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown,” Councillor Harika said.
“This is my third time serving in this role and I am deeply grateful for the trust and support of Mayor El-Hayek, Councillors and our local community.
“I remain committed to working hard for our diverse and vibrant community, ensuring that every voice is heard and that together we continue building a stronger, fairer and more inclusive city.”
Mayor Bilal El-Hayek said he wished Councillor Harika all the very best in her new role.
“Councillor Harika’s experience, strong connections to the community and passion for Canterbury-Bankstown make her a great choice for the important Deputy Mayor role,” Mayor El-Hayek said.
“I look forward to working with Councillor Harika and continuing to ensure our communities are well serviced by Council.”
Mayor El-Hayek paid tribute to outgoing Deputy Mayor Karl Saleh OAM who served in the role for the past 12 months.
“Councillor Saleh’s dedication and commitment to the role has been very much appreciated by Council and we thank him for his service,” Mayor El-Hayek said.