Contact Information Email: selmir@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au Mobile: 0410 654 310 Ward: Blakehurst Ward Documents Disclosure of Interest Return 2022 Signed Councillor Affirmation - Sam Elmir

 

Councillor Sam Elmir was elected as Mayor of Georges River Council at the Extraordinary Council Meeting held on 25 September 2023.

Cr Elmir is a lifelong resident of the Georges River area and has served as a Councillor on both Kogarah Council (2008 – 2012) and is currently serving his first term as Mayor and third term on Georges River Council, having first been elected in 2017.

He is involved in a number of local charitable organisations and has been a proud sponsor of the Kogarah Cougars Junior Rugby League Football Club and many other grassroots sporting clubs.

Cr Elmir is passionate about improving the liveability and facilities in the area. Cr Elmir has initiated action through Council on a number of important issues such as anti-social driving; requesting the installation of bike racks and investigating alternate active transport models; identifying possible locations for a new Regional Aquatic Facility; and the creation of a Creative Cultural Strategy.

 

Mayoral Responsibilities

• Member of the Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils inc. (SSROC)