Mornington Peninsula Shire Council has elected Cr Stephen Batty as its new mayor, after a dramatic contest for the top job. Initially, councillors Paul Pingiaro and Kate Roper nominated for the role but, just like the last meeting to elect a mayor, the votes were tied five all. The chair of the meeting, shire CEO Mark Stoermer, the adjouned the meeting for 15 minutes to allow discussions to take place. On resumption of the meeting, when nominations were called for Cr David Gill nominated Batty, and Cr Andrea Allen nominated Pingiaro. Put to a vote, Batty garnered six votes, clinching the…
Tuesday, June 16
