Jim Rinaldi elected Ballarat mayor unopposed for one-year term
Councillor Jim Rinaldi was elected unopposed as mayor of Ballarat for a 12-month term, replacing Tracey Hargreaves.
Rinaldi has served on council since 2014 and was the sole nominee for mayor. Rinaldi secured majority support from his eight fellow councillors on November 9.
Rinaldi previously served as deputy mayor in 2019. Hargreaves, the outgoing mayor, completed two one-year terms and chose not to renominate.
Councillor Jay Morrison was also elected unopposed as deputy mayor. Rinaldi said his priorities are growth in the Ballarat North Precinct while protecting the city's heritage.
- 12 months
- Mayor's term
- 8 fellow councillors supported Rinaldi
- Council votes
- Since 2014, including deputy mayor in 2019
- Rinaldi's council service
- Tracey Hargreaves, two one-year terms
- Previous mayor
Why it mattersThe mayor sets council priorities and guides the city's growth over the next 12 months.
AustraliaBallarat residents will see new leadership focus on the planned thousands of new homes and businesses in the north precinct, balanced against heritage protection.
