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Our Councillors

Benalla Rural City has welcomed the Councillors elected in the 2020 Council Election. Councillors hold office until September 2024 and include five former Councillors, three former Mayors and two first time Councillors.

The Council was sworn in on Wednesday 18 November 2020. Read the news article for more information.

Councilor Bernie Hearn was re-elected Mayor for a second term in November 2022.

Cr Bernie Hearn (Mayor)

0417 367 602
bernie.hearn@benalla.vic.gov.au

Cr Danny Claridge

0447 775 416
danny.claridge@benalla.vic.gov.au

Cr Peter Davis

0428 575 313
peter.davis@benalla.vic.gov.au

Cr Don Firth

0428 573 389
don.firth@benalla.vic.gov.au

Cr Punarji Hewa Gunaratne

0438 762 572
punarji.gunaratne@benalla.vic.gov.au

Cr Gail O'Brien

0438 783 771
Gail.OBrien@benalla.vic.gov.au

Cr Justin King (Deputy Mayor)

0401 356 823
justin.king@benalla.vic.gov.au

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