Mayors from across NSW are gathering at the Bondi Pavillion Thursday, 18 December, in a moment that symbolises the collective grief of communities across the state.
Waverley Mayor Will Nemesh extended an invitation to all Mayors to join him in laying tributes at the Bondi Pavillion, which has become an unofficial memorial to those killed in Sunday’s terrorist attack.
Mayor Nemesh said the show of love and support from fellow Mayors and the communities they represent was a source of great comfort at a difficult time.
“I know our entire community will be deeply touched by the presence of so many of my Mayoral colleagues – not just from across Greater Sydney, but as far as Byron, Tweed, Orange and Newcastle, to name just a few.”
President of Local Government NSW, Mayor Darcy Byrne said communities across NSW wanted to stand in solidarity with the people of Bondi and the Jewish community.
“Mayors are coming from every corner of the State to send a message of love and support for the people of Bondi, the Waverley Council and our Jewish brothers and sisters,” Byrne said.
“What happened on Sunday was an appalling and horrific act of antisemitism, of pure evil. But it will be countered with a wave of love and support and kindness from across NSW. ”
“The Waverley Council has such a sad and heavy burden to bare and we are here to make clear that they will not have to do that alone.”
Mayors and Deputy Mayors laying tributes on behalf of their communities:
(listed in alphabetical order by Council)
Mayor Cr Will Nemesh Waverley Council
Mayor Cr Darcy Byrne Inner West Council, President of LGNSW
Mayor Cr Ed McDougall Bayside Council
Mayor Cr Brad Bunting Blacktown City Council
Mayor Cr John Faker Burwood Council
Mayor Cr Sarah Ndiaye Byron Shire Council
Mayor Cr Therese Fedeli Camden Council
Mayor Cr Darcy Lound Campbelltown City Council
Mayor Cr Michael Megna City of Canada Bay Council
Deputy Mayor Cr Rachelle Harika City of Canterbury Bankstown
Councillor Cr Callum Pull City of Newcastle
Lord Mayor Cr Clover Moore, AO City of Sydney
Mayor Cr Frank Carbone Fairfield City Council
Deputy Mayor Cr Sam Stratikopoulos Georges River Council
Councillor Cr Mike Creed Hawkesbury City Council
Mayor Cr Warren Waddell Hornsby Shire Council
Mayor Cr Cameron Mcdonald Kiama Municipal Council
Mayor Cr Christine Kay Ku-ring-gai Council
Mayor Cr Merri Southwood Lane Cove Council
Mayor Cr Ned Mannoun Liverpool City Council
Mayor Cr Ann Marie Kimber Mosman Council
Mayor Cr Zoe Baker North Sydney Council
Deputy Mayor Cr Candy Bingham Northern Beaches Council
Mayor Cr Tony Mileto Orange City Council
Mayor Cr Todd Carney Penrith City Council
Mayor Cr Benjamin Cai Strathfield Council
Mayor Cr Jack Boyd Sutherland Shire Council
Mayor Dr Michelle Byrne The Hills Shire Council
Mayor Cr Chris Cherry Tweed Shire Council
Mayor Cr Tanya Taylor Willoughby City Council
Mayor Cr Matt Gould Wollondilly Shire Council
Mayor Cr Sarah Dixson Woollahra Municipal Council
