O'Shannassy Ward covers Beenak, Big Pats Creek, Don Valley, East Warburton, Gilderoy, Gladysdale, Hoddles Creek, Launching Place, McMahons Creek, Millgrove, Powelltown, St Clair, Three Bridges, Reefton, Warburton, Wesburn, Yarra Junction, Yellingbo and most of Matlock and Woori Yallock.
About
Cr Jim Child is a fifth-generation resident of Yarra Ranges who is passionate about supporting and encouraging community, local business and tourism.
Jim’s long time dedication to the area he calls home is evidenced by the fact that he was first elected to local government as a Councillor with the Upper Yarra Shire in 1982, where he served for two consecutive Council terms. Jim held the honour of Shire President during 1985. He also proudly served as the Yarra Ranges Mayor in 2012-13, 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2024-2025 and is currently serving as Mayor.
Jim has a background in information technology, telecommunications, hospitality and company directorships spanning some 45 years.
He is keen to provide much needed local employment opportunities, especially for young people. He advocates for sensible management of Council finances, managing our local environment and planning processes.
Committees
- Audit and Risk Management Committee (member)
- Eastern Region Group of Councils (member)
- Health and Wellbeing Advisory Committee (sub-Chair)
- Municipal Association of Victoria (Chair)
- Municipal Emergency Management Planning Committee (member)
- Outer Melbourne Councils (Chair)
- Yarra Valley ECOSS (member)
- Your Library (formerly known as Eastern Regional Libraries Corporation) (member)
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