Committees
- Co-chair Disability Advisory Committee
- Representative Safety and Wellbeing Partnership
- Substitute Western Melbourne Tourism
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Get to know Councillor Maria Kerr
What is your connection to Brimbank?
My family immigrated from Italy in the 1950s and moved to Footscray, where I was born, and then moved to Keilor Downs in 1986. I attended St Mary Mackillop Primary School and Keilor Downs Secondary College. My entire family live within a 5km radius of Keilor Downs.
I am very passionate about the West, and particularly Brimbank. I am motivated to represent my local community. I have watched the area grow and yet have also seen the west continuously overlooked and neglected. I am motivated to make Brimbank a better place for all.
What do you think is the greatest strength of the Brimbank Community?
Brimbank is filled with culture and diversity. We all live in harmony, and it is our greatest strength. We have a wonderful opportunity to embrace our diversity with more community events and celebrating great local cuisine.
What made you decide to run for Council?
I ran for Council because I am passionate about Brimbank. I have lived in the west all my life. I have seen the gap between Melbourne’s eastern and western regions widen. I hear the calls for change from our community—both online and through increasingly loud voices. This has motivated me to stand for election again, to remain active in the community and to keep trying to make a difference.
I vow to actively listen to the community, respond to inquiries, remain accessible, and always act in the best interests of both the community and the municipality.
What do you hope to achieve in your term as a Brimbank City Councillor?
I want to make the best decisions on behalf of the community. I hope to be part of a successful Council and to advocate for more funding for Brimbank. I aim to attract more visitors and investors and advocate for our fair share of funding. I would love to see more open green spaces, parks with updated equipment, better services for the disadvantaged, a focus on youth, and the widening of Taylors Road.
What is your favourite thing to do in Brimbank?
I really enjoy visiting our local parks, especially Brimbank Park and Linear Park. I also love to visit our local cafes and restaurants. I also enjoy going to community events, meeting locals, and sampling our local produce and cuisine.