Cr Virginia Tachos has been declared the Mayor of Brimbank for the next 12 months after being elected by her fellow Councillors at the Council Meeting on 25 November 2025, which was livestreamed to the public.
This is Cr Tachos’ first term as Mayor. She was first elected to Council in 2016 and is currently serving her third term as a Brimbank Councillor.
Cr Tachos said she was humbled and filled with gratitude to be elected Mayor and thanked residents, supporters and her fellow Councillors for their confidence in her.
“I’m truly honoured to serve as Mayor of Brimbank and to represent our vibrant, diverse and resilient community.”
Mayor Tachos acknowledged the work of outgoing Mayor Thuy Dang, and outgoing Deputy Mayor Victoria Borg, and reaffirmed her commitment to collaborative leadership.
“My fellow Councillors’ dedication has laid a strong foundation for our community, and I look forward to working collaboratively with Council, with CEO Fiona Blair and the Brimbank Executive Team to ensure Brimbank continues to thrive.
Reflecting on her personal story, Mayor Tachos spoke about the experiences that shaped her dedication to public service.
“Growing up in a working-class migrant family shaped who I am. My father, a staunch unionist who tragically lost his life to workplace-related cancer, inspired my lifelong commitment to standing up for people whose voices aren’t being heard.
“Every part of my journey — from raising a family in the west, to working across the corporate, not-for-profit and disability sectors — has strengthened my commitment to this community I love so deeply.
“Brimbank is entering an energising new chapter, and I’m committed to guiding Council to create a more liveable, inclusive and opportunity-ready city.
“I assure the Brimbank community that I will work tirelessly to represent, advocate for and fight for your needs. Together, we can achieve great things — our community deserves nothing less,” Mayor Tachos said.
Cr Maria Kerr was elected Deputy Mayor, this being her first term in the role.
Brimbank Council recently adopted the We Are Brimbank Council Plan 2025–2029, setting out a clear roadmap for a proud, thriving and connected city.
Key advocacy priorities include the full and urgent delivery of the Sunshine Station Masterplan, unlocking major residential and commercial opportunities. Council is strongly advocating for action on homelessness, calling for greater government investment and close collaboration with local services to support people in need. Another call is for Taylors Road to be declared a state-managed arterial road and duplicated west of Kings Road to improve safety, planning, traffic flow and connectivity.
